Daniel | Teacher #5721
About Daniel
Daniel is a dedicated cello instructor with a Bachelor’s degree in Cello Performance from Santa Catarina State University. With 16 years of experience in the Camerata Florianópolis orchestra and extensive teaching background in the Suzuki method, he offers a wealth of expertise in classical and popular genres. Daniel provides online lessons and in-home instruction across the GVRD, including Vancouver and Burnaby. He teaches in both English and Portuguese.
Cello Music History Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation Suzuki
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Rock Rock and Roll Heavy Metal Progressive Rock Baroque
English Portugese
Teaching Philosophy
Music has always been a fundamental part of who I am, and I believe it plays an essential role in every person’s education and development. Rhythm and sound already live within us—from the steady beat of the heart to the natural flow of the breath—and learning the cello is an extension of something deeply human that already exists. My goal as a teacher is to help students discover and develop that innate musicality through thoughtful, mindful training. Above all, I believe that joy and play are essential to meaningful learning at any age. I strive to create a supportive, low-stress environment where curiosity and creativity can flourish. Without joy, there is no music—and without music, there is no joy. Because cello playing is both physical and musical, I place a strong emphasis on healthy technique from the very beginning. Lessons include age-appropriate physical warm-ups to support good posture, ease of movement, and injury-free playing. This foundation helps students progress more comfortably and confidently while building skills that will serve them long-term.
Musical Education
I began my cello studies in Florianópolis, Brazil. I attended various music workshops with teachers from Brazil and abroad, including the Curitiba music festival. I was a member of the Camerata Florianópolis orchestra for 16 years, taking part in public performances in theaters and communities in Florianópolis and an international tour of various cities in Italy. I played with the orchestra in operas such as Bizet's Carmen, Mozart's The Magic Flute, Verdi's Rigoletto and La Traviata, Rossini's The Barber of Seville, among others. He has also performed major orchestral works by Beethoven, Mozart, J.S. Bach and Tchaikovsky. I have a large experience In the popular genre, I constantly performs works from MPB, jazz, folk and rock, arranged for orchestra. I had recorded CDs and DVDs, as well as soundtracks for institutional videos, commercials and films. I hold a bachelor's degree in cello performance from Santa Catarina State University - UDESC, under the guidance of Professor Hans Twitchell (USA/Brazil). I had worked as a teacher at the Camerata Florianópolis school back in my hometown and in Calgary at the Suzuki Talent Education Society. In Calgary I worked as cello teacher, conductor, chamber music teacher and early child music educator. I was one of the founders of the Educando com Música (Educating with Music) Project, where I worked for ten years as a teacher and conductor, using the Suzuki method to teach children aged between 7 and 17, which culminated in the formation of the first string orchestra in the rural municipality of São Pedro de Alcantara in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Lessons in your home
Daniel is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Burnaby, BC
- Coquitlam, BC
- Delta, BC
- North Vancouver, BC
- Port Coquitlam, BC
- Richmond, BC
- Surrey, BC
- Vancouver, BC
- West Vancouver, BC
Lessons on an online platform
Daniel can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.Reviews
Associate Teacher Lesson Rates:
Daniel is a Beethoven at Home Associate Teacher
- 30 minutes: $39
- 45 minutes: $49
- 60 minutes: $59
Home visit fee: $15 minimum fee. Teachers may negotiate a higher travel fee if the travel distance is longer than they are comfortable with. Most arrangements use the minimum fee.
One-Time Family Registration: $25. This covers your entire family for life - once you're in, everyone can take lessons!
Our Promise to You
Getting Started Together
We don't offer free trials, but we do something better - a relaxed 2-lesson getting-to-know-you period. You can pause anytime with just 24 hours notice. After your third lesson, we ask for a friendly 2-lesson heads up if you need to stop.
Life Happens - We Get It
Give us 24 hours notice for any cancellation or reschedule and you'll receive full credit. Planning a family vacation or summer break? Perfect - just let us know a day ahead and we'll pause your lessons.
When You're Under the Weather
If illness strikes with short notice (less than 24 hours), you'll still be charged since your teacher has reserved that time. However, most teachers are happy to offer makeup lessons when possible - they have the final say, especially if last-minute cancellations become a pattern.
Stopping Lessons
Need to take a break? We just ask for a 2-lesson notice:
Weekly lessons = 2 weeks notice
Every other week = 3 weeks notice
Twice weekly = 1 week notice
Summer breaks are different - no notice period needed when you return in the fall!
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