Welcome to Houtz Cello Academy
Online private lessons reinvented with the Houtz Cello Method.
Meet HCA's teacher
Jezreel Houtz is an award-winning cellist and
dedicated teacher. Within just three years of
learning the cello, he performed as a soloist
with the CKYO Symphony Orchestra. He has
also won competitions including the Borchardt
Concerto Competition and was named a finalist
in the Hilton Head Concerto Competition.
Jezreel studied with renowned cellist
Suren Bagratuni (1986 Tchaikovsky
Competition silver medalist), as well as
other exceptional teachers including
Dr. Nathan Jasinski (EKU), Sean
Hawthorne (ETSU), and Nicola Rohr
(Fayette County Schools Orchestra
foundation of his artistry and fueled
his passion for teaching.
As a teacher, Jezreel is known for his
creative approach. He continually
develops new methods to help
students practice more effectively,
improve faster, and achieve a richer
sound. This dedication to student
growth inspired him to create the
Houtz Cello Method.
Jezreel Houtz
Introduction to the Houtz Cello Method
Why did we create it?
There are two major flaws in traditional lessons:
1. They don't ensure that the student is practicing at home.
2. Students must cram a week's worth of info into a singular hour.
The Houtz Cello Method offers a solution to both issues.
How Our Method Works
Our method offers online private lessons through what we call Guided Practice Sessions.
What is a "Guided practice Session"?
It's a style of private lesson where the teacher alternates between 3-4 students using an innovative two-phase structure:
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Phases of focused 1-on-1 time, and phases of practice time.
How do these phases work?
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Each student receives phases of focused 1-on-1 time through several mini-sessions sprinkled throughout a 60 minute Guided Practice Session.
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After each mini-session, a phase of practice time ensues to allow the student to master each tip in real-time before the teacher circles back around to follow up with more guidance.
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Guided Practice Sessions are held on Zoom, and designed to be held multiple times per week.
What do Guided Practice Sessions offer that traditional lessons can't?
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The ability to rigorously practice each tip while it's still fresh.
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Drives students to practice diligently during practice time with teacher accountability.
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Solidifies each tip in the student's mind before taking in new information.
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Gives students access to private coaching multiple times per week.
Unbeatable Value
What does each 60 minute Guided Practice Session cost?
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Depending on the frequency plan you choose, the rate is only $15 - $18 per session!
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Instead of spending $45-60 per week on traditional lessons, why not invest that into into multiple Guided Practice Sessions each week for maximized benefit?
Pricing Plans
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The Hobbyist - 2 sessions/week – $154/Monthly - ($18 per session on average)
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The Troubadour - 3 sess/week – $212/Monthly - ($16.50 per session on average)
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The Virtuoso - 4 sess/week – $258/Monthly - ($15 per session on average)
Ready to Begin?
Start your Free Trial today and experience 4x Guided Practice Sessions completely free!
Never practice by yourself again!