Cello / Bass

Individual Cello / Bass Lessons

Individual Lessons starting at ages 3+ Offering deep, rich tones, the cello and bass’s size are matched only by the beauty of their sounds. We offer a robust strings program designed to help cello and bass students excel through individual lessons.

Myelin Chamber Ensemble

Age 18+

Cello for Adults

Ages 18+

Tailor-made for grown-ups curious about the cello – this class uses an adapted String Sprouts curriculum to teach adults the basics of the cello.

Rock Lab

Ages 12-18

Rock Lab is a modern-band experience for vocalists and students who play guitar, bass guitar, drum set, or keyboard/synthesizer!

Cello Choir

Ages 7+

This premiere cello ensemble is composed of intermediate and advanced cellists who play at a Suzuki Book 4 level or higher.

Suzuki Repertoire

Ages 3+

Suzuki group repertoire classes reinforce concepts and repertoire students learn in their individual lessons. These group classes also develop tone and ear training through fun games and activities. Students listen to their friends while playing in unison in a supportive, fun environment.

Strings Chamber Ensembles

Ages 8-18

Our Chamber Ensembles program provides a structured coaching, rehearsal, and performance experience that facilitates high-level chamber music collaboration among students.

Conservatory Players Orchestra

Ages 6–12

Conservatory Players is a reading string orchestra program. Allegro is for string players who have some experience on their instrument. Brio is for returning Conservatory Players ready for the next level.

Masterclasses

All Ages

Step up your musical skill level with an expert in your chosen area of study. The calibre of instructors give students more than just music education; it’s a chance for learners of all types to engage and network with world-class musicians and people.

Tuneful Tots

Ages 0–4

An early childhood music class for children ages 0–4. This class provides a pressure-free space for kids to learn music through rhymes, songs, and rhythms.

Performance Club

Students ages 5+, join us for this low-pressure & supportive performance opportunity!

Suzuki Strings

The Suzuki philosophy teaches every child can learn through the mother-tongue approach and immersion in music as a second language.

Collaborations & Partner Events

We love supporting Omaha arts programs! Click here to see the partnership performances and activities we’ve been working to bring to the community.

String Sprouts

Founded in 2013 by the Omaha Conservatory of Music, String Sprouts is a revolutionary music education program providing thousands of children with lessons for violin, viola, cello, and bass at no or limited costs to families.

Stories From Childhood

A brand new, revamped version of the classic concept of Stories from Childhood featuring Conservatory students creating their own music and visuals!

Adult Musicians Retreat

June 23-24, 2023: a special retreat for all adult musicians of any instrument and skill level!

Teacher Training at Suzuki Institute

Expand your Suzuki toolkit during Omaha Conservatory of Music’s Suzuki Institute.

Suzuki Institute

A week-long comprehensive program that brings Suzuki students, families, and teachers together to expand and deepen their knowledge and playing.

SoundWaves

Grow musicianship and forge musical bonds in a supportive and dynamic summer music program for strings, piano, and voice students ages 9–18!

Summer Camp Programs

Join us for premier summer music program experiences in the heartland of America! SoundWaves is for ages 9-18 studying strings, piano, and voice. Omaha Conservatory of Music Suzuki Institute is recommended for Suzuki teachers, families and string students ages 0-18.