Voice, piano & Songwriting Lessons

Serving the greater Philadelphia area with in-home 30-minute and 60-minute private music lessons. Virtual lesson options available!

Music lessons should be fun, engaging, and for everyone! Whether your child needs an enriching weekly activity, is preparing for college auditions, or you just want to play for fun, I’m here to help!

• All ages and abilities starting at 6 years old (15-minute younger sibling add-ons available for kids under 6!).

• Lessons can include voice, piano/keyboard, songwriting, or all of the above!

• Repertoire includes pop, rock, jazz, and is tailored to students taste and goals.

• Healthy technique

• Music theory

• Style & Performance Skills

My students learn to trust their instincts and have more confidence on and off stage! Music lessons foster creativity, problem solving skills, and leave lots of room for personal growth and expression.

I have been teaching music lessons for 10+ years. My proudest and most gratifying moments is seeing my students succeed and grow! I've toured to many places in the US, performed at all sorts of venues from rock and jazz clubs to festivals, studied closely with notable jazz musicians, folk singers, an opera singer, and a world-renowned Balkan singer. I graduated with honors from Temple University with a degree in Jazz Vocal Performance. I've learned that the more hard work and persistence you put into music, the more fun and satisfying it is!

My teaching philosophy revolves around nurturing individuality, fostering a love for music, and instilling lifelong learning habits. I strive to create a supportive environment where students can explore their unique musical voices while developing fundamental skills. Through personalized guidance and encouragement, I aim to empower students to embrace music as a source of joy, growth, and self-expression. Together, we explore a wide range of repertoire while taking my student's musical taste and goals in mind.

Serving the greater Philadelphia are with in-home private lessons. Virtual lessons available from anywhere!

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Student testimonials

”When COVID happened, Cecilia seamlessly transferred us to online lessons. It has been a blessing to have a productive and well-conducted activity for my son to attend each week. He always looks forward to his piano lessons and feels motivated to practice. Cecilia now has him playing the first part to Fur Elise and he loves putting on concerts for us at home” -Charlotte, parent, 2020

“Cecilia is a patient and adaptive teacher. She provides incredible feedback and critique and was able to make me feel much more confident in my vocal abilities. Her demeanor allowed me to feel relaxed and comfortable despite my anxiety in learning a new skill. She can take complex theory and make it easy to understand. Not once did I feel overwhelmed or defeated. I look forward to my lessons with her."
-Laura Szklarski, voice student and professional musician and vocalist

“Cecilia is professional, friendly, and knows her craft. She teaches a variety of approaches to identify and improve my vocal technique and performance skills.” -Devorah, voice student and performing vocalist

"I studied vocal technique with Cecilia for a semester and was really thrilled with the experience and the results. She is experienced, patient, and well-rounded in her approach to both teaching and singing."
-Chris Coyle, voice student, music teacher, and professional bassist

"I feel more confident after studying with Cecilia. Every week she ties in theory and technique we've worked on earlier and breaks everything down to a manageable level."
-Lisa, voice student