Cello Studio of Dr. Angelika Machnik-Jones
2020 Oklahoma Music Teachers Association Private Teacher of the Year and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Conservatory of Music, Dr. Angelika Machnik-Jones brings over twenty years of teaching experience with students admitted into prestigious college programs at the Eastman School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cincinnatti College-Conservatory. Having studied in Gdansk - Poland, Düsseldorf - Germany, and Dallas - United States, with Jadwiga Ewald, Claus Reichardt, and Andres Diaz, Dr. Machnik-Jones’ performance and teaching encompasses both European and American styles of performance and methods of teaching. She has presented masterclasses, lectures and guest recitals at University of Arkansas, West Texas A&M University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Washburn University, University of Central Oklahoma, Missouri State University.
Student accomplishments include: winners of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Young Musicians Competition, soloists with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Oklahoma Youth Orchestra, national finalists with the Music Teachers National Association Senior Strings Competition, winners of the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association Strings Competition, Ad Astra Strings Competition and others.
Dr. Machnik-Jones teaches students from beginning stages as early as four years old, to highly advanced high school students on track to entering prestigious music programs at universities across the nation. Each student is taught with an individual approach, which focuses on excellence, keen attention to detail and developing students passion for music. Dr. Machnik-Jones emphasizes correct technique from very early stages and students accute listening skills. Students are taught to become sensitive musicians, not just accurate cellists. Because when we perform, we tell a story about ourselves, our emotions, and the world we experience around us.
Cello Studio of Yoo-Jung Chang
Korean-American cellist, Yoo-Jung Chang has extensive teaching experience in both pre-college and collegiate level, having taught at Grinell College, Trinity University, Angelo State University, St. Ambrose University, Augustana College, Central College and El Camino College. She has given masterclasses and lectures at the University of Iowa, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, University of Nebraska-Kearney, South Texas College, Bethel College and Black Hawk College.