Biography

Comfortable on the stage, in the lecture hall, or in the private studio, cellist Kenneth Law enjoys a diverse career as performer, teacher and author. A native of Columbia, SC, he is a member of the Main Street Chamber Players, Davenport Chamber Players, Cirrus Ensemble and Colour of Music Festival…

Teaching Philosophy I believe that every child can be taught to play an instrument; the degree of proficiency and artistry to which a student aspires, however, varies from child to child. The child's natural ability to play the instrument, the desire to excel, and the willingness to open the mind and…

LESSONS: PERFORMANCES OR PRACTICES? Classical music and sports share several similarities when it comes to the level of dedication and commitment needed to be successful. However, there are also some very important differences between them as well. In many ways, the roles and responsibilities of a…

Dual-Track Studio Structure In light of the differences for why students play the cello, I have developed two tracks of study. Aggressive Track The aggressive track is a strenuous, time-sensitive, graded curriculum for students who wish to pursue a college degree in music. Students on the aggressive…