Location
The Cello Studio is located at the intersection of Williamson and Rogers on the East Side of Madison. Parking is provided in the rear well as on the street. 1502 Williamson St., Madison, WI, 53703.
Free Trial Lesson
Every prospective student receives a complimentary 60-minute trial lesson — a chance to meet, discuss goals, and see if our studio is a good fit!
Studio Recitals
All students are encouraged but not required to participate in the 4 provided recitals a year. 2025-26 Recitals are scheduled for:
“Dr. Johnson is encoraging and supportive as well as firm. He doesn’t let you give up on your goals!”
Trace Johnson and Yo-Yo Ma before a concert at Sarasota Orchestra
Studio Atmosphere
Cello Studio students are all lifelong learners. Our studio is comprised of supportive, warm individuals who learn from one another and build eachother up!
Lesson Lengths
30, 45, 60, and 90-minute lesson options are available to students in Dr. Johnson’s Cello Studio.
Age & Levels
Dr. Johnson is accepting students who are 6 years of age and up. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced cellists are all welcome!
“I find that Dr. Johnson is very encouraging and keeps reminding you of the skills you have learned. Above all, he provides you with very clear, detailed instructions on how to play a note or a sequence of notes and eventually the complete song. Knowing how to break a skill into easily understandable components, together with his insightful guidance and thorough understanding of the process of learning to play the cello, translates into the learner rapidly acquiring new skills and improving old techniques. Had I begun my cello lessons with him, I would now be a more advanced cellist!”
Cello Students waiting patiently before a Studio Recital