Teaching

Ms. Cárdenes has been teaching cello for 21 years and 8 years of beginning violin. She started teaching in Culver City and has opened a second studio in Reseda, CA in 2012.  In addition to her private studio, she also taught at Bloom School of Music in 2012-2013 and San Marino Music School from 2014-2015.  She is affiliated with Musika Inc, Takelessons, Thumbtack, Official Lessons and Music Teachers Network.

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Her studio comprises of students ages 6-65.  The majority of her students are from the public school system and by word of mouth.  Her expectation of her students is to participate in 2 recitals per year.  These recitals are very important as they give confidence and discipline to each student during the preparation stage for a recital. 

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Ms. Cárdenes has judged several competitions in the last 5 years and has coached string quartets, trios and chamber ensembles.

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She is a member of the American String Teachers Association, Music Teachers Association of California (West Los Angeles), Music Teachers National Association, American Orchestra League and The Conductors Guild.