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Dale

5 (6 reviews)

Rate $208
Response 14h
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Number of students Dale has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Dale has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (6 reviews)

$208/h

1^st lesson free

Cello

Inspiring experienced exceptional master cellist, New England Conservatory of Music grad, former wunderkind, music movement founder. Makes learning fun.

Cello

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About Dale

Described by Yo-Yo Ma as “a very gifted musician, a natural cellist,” Dale Henderson was intensely inspired by classical music at a young age, training with top musicians, and performing regularly as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral cellist in Boston’s rich musical community.

At 13 Dale debuted professionally with the Buffalo Philharmonic, performing Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations to critical acclaim. Other performance highlights included regular solo and chamber music recitals at Boston’s Gardner Museum, Haydn C Major Concerto performances in Tokyo, and numerous other concerti performances with the Erie Philharmonic, Marlboro Orchestra, New England Philharmonic, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, Indian Hill Symphony, Newton Symphony Orchestra, Mozarteum Chamber Orchestra, New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, and Greater Boston Youth Symphony Chamber Orchestra.

Dale attended the Greenwood, Musicorda, Kneisel Hall, Aspen, Taos, and Banff music festivals. He won 1st Prize in the Harry Dubbs Memorial Award, Framingham State College’s Christa McAuliffe Memorial Medallion for Excellence, Leonard D. Wood Memorial Award, New England Symphony Competition (Lasker Young Soloist Award), Wellesley Symphony Competition, Springfield Symphony/Musicorda Competition, New England Philharmonic Competition, Marlboro Symphony Competition, Indian Hill Symphony Competition, and the Philharmonic Society of Arlington Competition.

After performing privately for Sir Yehudi Menuhin in 1992, Menuhin wrote: “I was expecting to hear beautiful cello playing from what Eiji [Oue] said and I was not disappointed.” The following year Dale accepted Menuhin’s invitation to attend the International Menuhin Music Academy in Switzerland. From 1996 to 2000 Henderson earned a Bachelor of Music at Boston’s New England Conservatory, and then pursued a Master of Music at UCLA. Excelling as a traditional performer, Henderson’s core belief that classical music belongs to everyone often clashed with mainstream culture’s disconnect from the art form. Ever dwindling classical music audiences, a shrinking market, major orchestra closures, and constant budget cuts to arts organizations and education confirmed Henderson’s sense of a serious divide between art and audiences. First taking action in 2004, Dale joined the Community Music Center of Boston in their mission to bring quality classical music education to underserved urban youth. He served as the cello faculty there for four years. After moving to New York, Dale took a more direct approach, breaking conventional boundaries for classical music and reinventing where and how the art form connects to audiences. In 2010 Henderson began his impassioned campaign of “Bach in the Subways” performances in New York City to transcend the cultural barriers that prevent people from connecting with classical music. His vision caught on, and within five years he grew his solo project into a global music movement which now brings new audiences to classical music in hundreds of cities in dozens of countries. Dale is based in New York City and performs around the world.

About the lesson

Always passionate to share his joy and excitement for music, Dale Henderson began teaching cello while still a teenager. Honing his skills through decades of private students, Dale also served as the cello faculty at the Community Music Center of Boston from 2004-2008. He has taught privately in New York City since 2008.

An avid student of the psychology and neurology of learning and music, Dale insistently provides an environment of unconditional support while within this context gently demanding excellence. He also passes on the musical lineages of his teachers: Eiji Oue, protégé of Leonard Bernstein & Seiji Ozawa; Benjamin Zander, student of Benjamin Britten; Laurence Lesser, student of Gregor Piatigorsky; Philippe Muller, student of Mstislav Rostropovich & Paul Tortelier; and Eugene Lehner, original violist from the Kolisch Quartet. Combining all these elements with over 3½ decades experience as a performing cellist, Dale creates tailor-made curricula designed to support the strengths, needs, and goals of each student.

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5 (6 reviews)

El
- 5
Perfect! Dale is an amazing, kind, and talented cellist and teacher! He has helped me to reclaim my confidence and is helping me strive towards continuing a career in music again, thank you Dale!
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El

Perfect! Dale is an amazing, kind, and talented cellist and teacher! He has helped me to reclaim my confidence and is helping me strive towards continuing a career in music again, thank you Dale!

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An accomplished cellist and delightful person.
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  An accomplished cellist and delightful person.
Garfield
- 5
Perfect! He’s a masterful cellist with real-world experience. He’s musically connected and explains things very well. He’s also very patient and understanding, and I really enjoy the lessons.
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Garfield

Perfect! He’s a masterful cellist with real-world experience. He’s musically connected and explains things very well. He’s also very patient and understanding, and I really enjoy the lessons.

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My absolute pleasure – a promising musician!
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  My absolute pleasure – a promising musician!
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Jayne
- 5
Perfect! Dale is an extraordinary cellist and teacher. Among his many gifts is his capacity to meet my individual needs as a learner. While appropriately challenging, he always manages to make the lessons fun. He has clearly set out a path through which I have realized many musical achievements--but the journey remains varied and enjoyable. The ultimate professional, Dale is prompt and gives all of himself for all of the lessons.
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Jayne

Perfect! Dale is an extraordinary cellist and teacher. Among his many gifts is his capacity to meet my individual needs as a learner. While appropriately challenging, he always manages to make the lessons fun. He has clearly set out a path through which I have realized many musical achievements--but the journey remains varied and enjoyable. The ultimate professional, Dale is prompt and gives all of himself for all of the lessons.

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A dedicated student with much promise and fascinating perspectives.
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  A dedicated student with much promise and fascinating perspectives.
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Jeffrey
- 5
Perfect! I am currently studying with cellist Dale Henderson. He is knowledgeable, encouraging, and exceptionally patient. Though Dale is an accomplished cellist able to teach at the highest level, his versatility makes him the perfect choice for beginner and non-beginner alike. I respect Dale for both his musical expertise and his unfailing professionalism.
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Jeffrey

Perfect! I am currently studying with cellist Dale Henderson. He is knowledgeable, encouraging, and exceptionally patient. Though Dale is an accomplished cellist able to teach at the highest level, his versatility makes him the perfect choice for beginner and non-beginner alike. I respect Dale for both his musical expertise and his unfailing professionalism.

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A pleasure to work with, a thoughtful and deeply intelligent student.
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  A pleasure to work with, a thoughtful and deeply intelligent student.
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Rachelebrown

I have been taking cello lessons from Dale for two years, and feel incredibly lucky to have him as a teacher. He has incredible musical passion and insight, and is a kind and supportive teacher, while also being able to pinpoint areas to work on to improve your playing. He is extremely helpful with questions about bowing, music, technique, and his work with Bach in the Subways shows his passion for spreading the love of great music.
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Rachelebrown
I have been taking cello lessons from Dale for two years, and feel incredibly lucky to have him as a teacher. He has incredible musical passion and insight, and is a kind and supportive teacher, while also being able to pinpoint areas to work on to improve your playing. He is extremely helpful with questions about bowing, music, technique, and his work with Bach in the Subways shows his passion for spreading the love of great music.
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Daniela

Dale is an experienced cello teacher who understands that an adult learner may need a different approach to learn new concepts. Most importantly he makes learning/playing fun and I look forward to our lessons weekly.
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Daniela
Dale is an experienced cello teacher who understands that an adult learner may need a different approach to learn new concepts. Most importantly he makes learning/playing fun and I look forward to our lessons weekly.
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