Roy Lawson

I’m a dedicated classical cellist with a passion for bringing the rich traditions of historic performance practice to today’s learners. I am a native of Florida and have had the pleasure of performing and teaching music internationally. I studied music performance studied at the University of South Florida with Scott Kluskdahl and Helga Winold. I have performed with ensembles of the Tampa Bay area such as the St. Pete Baroque, Tampa Bay Symphony, the Venice Symphony, The Florida Orchestra, University of Tampa and the University of South Florida. I have had the opportunity of working with ages 4-70+ in groups and one-on-one at the Patel Conservatory, with Creative Keys Music School, and Rockatar Music Academy.

My mission is simple: empower every student with the technical tools, musical insight, and confidence they need to create beautiful music, all from the comfort of their own home. Whether you’re exploring Baroque phrasing, mastering modern repertoire, or simply picking up the cello for the first time, I tailor each lesson to your goals, background, and learning style.

What you’ll get:

• Personalized instruction grounded in historically informed techniques.
• Clear, step‑by‑step guidance that builds solid fundamentals and expressive freedom.
• Flexible, online lessons that fit your schedule and learning pace.

Let’s embark on a musical journey together—where tradition meets modern convenience, and every note you play reflects both skill and confidence.

I anchor each lesson in the student’s own interests—whether it’s a favorite genre, hobby, or piece—and use those relatable references to illustrate musical concepts. Rather than delivering generic rules, I guide the learner with focused questions that translate familiar ideas into technique, phrasing, and interpretation. I then personalize the technical approach, observing the student’s posture, hand position, and tension cues, and adapt exercises to fit their unique anatomy and movement patterns. This blend of interest‑based analogies and individualized physical feedback creates a practical, self‑directed learning path that feels both relevant and comfortable.