William Losch holds a Bachelor of Music degree in String Performance from Florida State University, where he specialized in the double bass.  He has studied both the classical and jazz traditions, and his teachers have included Melanie Punter, Rodney Jordan, Terry Plumeri and Nilson Matta.

As a bassist, William has been a member of the Gainesville (FL) Orchestra and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.  He has also performed in classical and jazz ensembles, as a choir accompanist and in pit orchestras.  William is certified as a Music teacher in Massachusetts (K-12) and currently teaches in the Springfield Public Schools.

William’s interest in music came from hearing his cousins and uncles play the guitar, as well as taking up the trumpet in 5th grade band. His philosophy about music education is that music is a language and should be treated as such. As babies, we were initially encouraged to improvise using the sounds we knew. Only once we had mastered improvisation were we then taught to read. Learning music in this same way allows us to develop with music the same freedom of expression we enjoy in our own native language.

Learn with me if…

If you want to be able to play your favorite song by ear and also be able to read music, or if you love songs from every style and genre and want to learn more!

Internationally recognized, award winning Cellist, Yoonhee Ko, counts the 64th Coleman Chamber Music Competition at the top of a long list of distinctions. During her collegiate career, she was featured as a soloist, winning concerto competitions at Ewha Woman’s University and Boston University Orchestra. As a recipient of the Aldo Parisot Prize, Ko earned her Master of Music Degree and Artist Diploma from the Yale School of Music. Her Doctorate in Cello Performance was accomplished under the tutelage of Rhonda Rider at Boston University. Among her many celebrated performances, Dr. Ko performed under the baton of Keith Lockhart with the Boston Pops Orchestra, offering a stunning rendition of Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations. Dr. Ko joined the faculty of Community Music School of Springfield, MA in 2018 and is engaged with Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, and Bethany Assembly of God Orchestra. Dr. Ko is currently managed by Three Owls Agency.

Take private lessons with me if…

If you believe playing cello should feel natural, joyful, and comfortable, and you want to learn through a pain-free, body-aware approach that supports both ease and musical expression. I work with students of all ages and levels, from young beginners to advanced players, focusing on making music with intention and freedom.

Yoonhee’s Student Testimonials

“Yoonhee breaks down new techniques into discrete steps and works through the steps at my speed.”