A musical journey is
the journey of a lifetime

Willauer Cello Studios helps students of all ages learn how to play cello through a holistic vision of music education, where learning is a vehicle for cultivating resilience, character development, and compassion.

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JOYFUL CELLO EDUCATION

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JOYFUL CELLO EDUCATION 〰️

Welcome to
Willauer Studios!

We offer lessons to students and a Resonance Program for professional cellists looking to rework habits, reset negative mental chatter, and practice performing in a safe, supportive environment.

Meet Nora

Hi! I’m Dr. Nora Willauer. Thank you so much for being here. I’m a classically trained cellist with a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Whether you are a beginning musician, a professional, or a musician-in-hibernation, I want to help you create ease and spark joy in your playing and performing.

This website is an invitation for you to learn a bit more about what I do, and explore how we can work together to achieve your goals.

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How We Can Work Together

Willauer Studios works with musicians of all ages. Students at every stage of life are encouraged to learn, grow and discover themselves here through the art of playing cello.

Teaching

Resonance

Performance

"We love Nora! She is not only a talented musician but a sensitive, competent and fun teacher. She has become like extended family to us and I can't recommend her highly enough."

- Kathryn Bates
"Nora is the best cello teacher I could want for my daughter! She is an incredibly skilled musician, but isn't pretentious and doesn't force technical or perfectionist learning with kids that isn't age appropriate. She is serious about teaching, but she is joyful and playful during lessons, even when my daughter is unenthusiastic"

- Nikki Rodney
I am so grateful that we found Nora to take us on our daughters' music education journey. She is not only an amazing musician, but also a wonderful teacher and a kind and caring human being. Her love for music and the cello is contagious and she is a great listener who can alter her teaching and communication style to fit different kids.

- Jana Krasney