CONSERVATORY of MUSIC

ian woodman

PRIVATE LESSONS | CELLO

I teach a syllabus-based style, using scales, studies and pieces to develop each student's talents.

About

Ian Woodman began his musical training in Edmonton when he was eight years old in the EPSB Strings Program. Lessons with Edmonton Symphony Orchestra cellists Anna Hyder, then Tim Khaner prepared him for post-secondary studies with Claude Kenneson. Moving to Victoria to learn from James Hunter, one of Canada’s best teachers, prepared him for a professional cello career.

Ian spent six years as Principal Cello of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, playing, teaching and adjudicating throughout central British Columbia. A year in Montreal, as principal of Les Jeunes Virtuoses de Montreal, was followed by a move back to Edmonton in 1996 to teach cello and bass in the public schools until 2009. He has spent time building a teaching studio, becoming one of the city's busiest, most sought-after cello teachers.

He maintains a busy performing career as well, freelancing as an orchestral, chamber, recording and theatre musician throughout Alberta and B.C., playing often with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and for the Citadel Theatre. Ian joined the MacEwan University Alberta College Conservatory of Music in 2004.

Lessons

Ian Woodman offers classical cello lessons in-person at his home studio in the Inglewood area. Lessons are available for ages 4 and up, from beginner to advances levels (RCM Level 1 to ARCT). Students can also look forward to performance recitals.

Professional associations and memberships

Principal Cello of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra

I decided that I’d always wanted to learn the cello and finally went online and was introduced the possibilities thru the conservatory website. I signed up with Ian Woodman and have thoroughly enjoyed every minute I have spent learning a completely new skill. Ian ALWAYS finds something positive to say even when all that has come out of my cello are sounds that are tough to call ‘music.’ It has been a slow process but I can now play a tune or two and continue to enjoy every minute. While Ian teaches all ages and levels, I feel that he is especially gifted with us ‘seniors’. He makes me want to keep at it which is 1/2 of the battle!!!

Colleen, Cello Student