- Expert Private Cello Instruction in Grand Rapids, MI
GR Cello Lessons
Looking for top-quality cello instruction in Grand Rapids, MI? Our private cello lessons in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are taught by experienced professional musicians and educators who tailor instruction to each student’s goals — whether that’s playing in your first ensemble, preparing for auditions, or performing on stage with friends who share your passion.
- About GR City Strings
Personalized music instruction in a welcoming community - where young musicians grow and belong.
At GR City Strings, Miss Jill and Miss Alicia offer exceptional cello instruction that blends expertise, warmth, and genuine care for every student. We use traditional and Suzuki methods of instruction.
Lessons are individualized to match each player’s goals and learning style, ensuring meaningful progress at every level. Both teachers emphasize technique, musicianship, and the joy of playing, creating a balanced and inspiring approach to learning.
Students thrive through regular feedback, encouragement, and both solo and chamber performance opportunities, including small ensemble coaching that builds confidence, collaboration, and stage experience.
Together, Miss Alicia and Miss Jill foster a supportive, family-like environment where young musicians feel valued, motivated, and inspired to grow — both as cellists and as people.
- Meet GR Cello Instructors
🎻 Our Expert Teachers
Our teachers combine expert technique with a gentle, creative approach that keeps students inspired. We believe that every student can find their voice on the cello, and our lessons are designed to balance discipline, artistry, creativity and joy!
- GR City Strings Testimonials
See why families love cello lessons
Miss Jill and Miss Alicia bring years of performance and teaching experience to help each student grow into their fullest musical potential.
August 2023
This program is beyond fantastic! My daughter has participated for the last two years and has grown in her musicality, confidence, and overall teamworking skills. The staff is exceedingly knowledgeable and kind. From day one to the night of the final performance, my daughter participated in a range of different classes that were both engaging and fun! We look forward to joining again next year!
August 2018
This program is a treasure! My daughter learned so much. She sounded better playing in her quartet at the Friday recital than I have ever heard her. She loved learning from Rodney Page, and she made new friends. We plan to sign her up next year!
August 2018
My daughter participated in the 2018 GRCMP camp and I am beyond impressed at the quality of the program that Alicia Gregorian Sawyers put together. The quality of instruction the kids received was top notch and there were fun creative elements and activities woven throughout the week. Alicia did an excellent job of bringing together a diverse group of kids with varying levels of experience and the end result was that everyone had fun, learned, made new friends and performed a stellar concert at the end. I am so thankful that my daughter was able to be a part of it all, and we will definitely be back next year if the camp is offered again! Thank you to Alicia and all of the faculty for a wonderful experience!