Patrycja Skowronska

Passion for cello and music! 

Hello! Are you also in love with the beautiful sound of the cello? Are you starting with cello lessons for the first time? Or do you want to play more freely, confident and relaxed in your ensemble or orchestra? It is my passion to help you achieve your goal! 

Touched from the start!

I am Patrycja Skowronska, Polish cellist and cello teacher in Rotterdam South. I had my first cello lessons when I was 6. The wonderful warm sound of the cello and all kinds of music that I started playing immediately moved me and my passion for music was born!

Private Lessons - All Ages and Levels

I highly value personalised attention, to enable you to learn at your own pace, playing the music genre you like best, no matter your age or experience.

Young children welcome?

Yes! I love working with young students! With easy classical and popular tunes, your child learns to read sheet music in a playful way.  Alongside playing fun exercises that will help discover what music is all about, my lessons offer also basic music theory and easy tunes both classical and popular. From the first lesson we play duets and have a lot of fun!

Cello Lessons Advanced

Intermediate and advanced level etudes and famous concert pieces offer an engaging and enjoyable learning experience towards fulfilling musical dreams! Bach, Fauré, Brahms, Bridge, Vivaldi, Marcello, Saint Saëns and more!

What can you expect?

Discover how to produce a wonderful warm cello sound with various colours and textures! Position playing, thumb position, phrasing, articulation, vibrato, double stops, advanced bowing techniques.

Trial Lesson

In the trial lesson I love to hear you play and  you will get an impression of my lesson location and way of teaching. I'm curious about your goals and what repertoire you like best! If you have no instrument yet, I'm happy to advise about where to rent or buy a good and affordable cello.

Spacious Studio

I am teaching in a spacious studio in Rotterdam Zuid with all of the necessary tools. I am committed to finding an approach that works best for you!

Lessons at your Home

If preferred I am happy to come to your home. in Rotterdam zuid, Barendrecht, Rhoon, Capelle, Charlois, Ridderkerk or Poortugaal. Depending on distance and schedule I may charge extra for travel. 

Student Concerts

Twice a year, I am offering class concerts which give you a chance to meet other students, enjoy performing and making music together in a relaxed atmosphere.

About Me 

I was born in Poland. When I was 6 years old I started playing the cello. My education begins at the State Music School in Olsztyn for 12 years. Where I also developed a solid understanding of music theory and history during that time. Aside from participating in several Polish and international competitions, I had a chance to play as a soloist with the Warmian-Masurian Philharmonic Orchestra.

Cum Laude

For over seven years I have been a resident of the Netherlands where I was able to acquire both my degrees at Codarts University in Rotterdam. Bachelor with Cum Laude honours under the supervision of Jeroen den Herder, as well as completing my master's studies with the guidance of Herre-Jan Stegenga. Currently, I am actively involved in several projects such as Smashed Wood Quartet which combines different musical styles alongside various other groups. 

Sound Fusion

I hold a membership in PLANKTON ORCHESTRA - an international collaborative initiative between musicians from different countries into an unusual orchestra that offers a modern sound fusion across different styles.