Teaching Philosophy, Lessons, & Masterclasses

Teaching Philosophy

"In my teaching, I focus first on grounding technique, and delivering students from excess tension in playing through awareness of breathing, arm height, usage of arm weight, and proper bow placement. As the technique settles, I assist students in discovering how to convincingly execute exactly what is printed in the music, as well as how to go beyond the notation to determine phrasing. My goal is for students to be able to fearlessly explore the many possibilities of sound and color, use the technique available to them to serve the music, and have their imagination and passion ignited to discover a myriad of interpretative options." (Frances Borowsky) 

Collegiate Studies

Ms. Borowsky teaches cello at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania. Students may study music business, music education, audio and music production, or music (in a Bachelor of Arts program). Non-music majors may also take lessons. 

Private Lessons in Baltimore, Maryland

Ms. Borowsky is co-director of the Vivaldi String Academy, where she teaches at in Towson, Maryland. Click here to submit an inquiry for private cello lessons.

Summer Studies

Study cello and chamber music with Frances Borowsky at the Intermuse International Music Institute and Festival,  a solo and chamber music program that takes place annually in July at Mount Saint Mary's University in Emmistburg, Maryland.

Masterclasses

Ms. Borowsky has given masterclasses at Towson University and internationally at music conservatories in Lithuania, Cuba, and Norway. Contact her to arrange one at your school.