Learn from Great Cello Teachers

My Background: My musical background is diverse and grounded in classical training. I began my life long love of the cello in 1992 at the age of 10. Since then I have performed and recorded with a variety of musical artists, poets, story tellers, and dancers.

I am a professional Brazilian cellist, multi-instrumentalist, and music creator working across classical, contemporary, and popular music. My artistic practice moves between concert performance, improvisation, composition, and interdisciplinary collaboration, exploring the cello as both a traditional and experimental instrument.

Though only 24 years of age (b. 1994), Ohio-born Benjamin Fryxell is already a seasoned veteran of the cello. He has given numerous performances over the years, and has concertized as a soloist with orchestras such as the Blue Ash-Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, the Seven Hills Sinfonietta, the National Repertory Orchestra, and others.

Meet Jessica Sammis Whether guiding a young child through their very first notes or helping advanced students refine technique and artistry, Jessica Sammis brings warmth, expertise, and over 14 years of teaching experience to every lesson.

Ethan Brown is a cellist from New York City currently pursuing a Master's degree at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music under Professor Hoebig's guidance. He started playing the cello at 4 years old under the tutelage of Yari Bond at the Special Music School of America and the Kaufman Music Center’s Young Artists Program in NYC.

Do you want to learn how to play that beautiful Bach Prelude? Or even the theme to Game of Thrones? Whether you're a beginner or intermediate or advanced, a child, teen, or an adult, anyone can learn to play the cello! We will start with the basics, setting up your proper playing position, learning the notes on the strings, and eventually reading sheet music, tuning, and various…

Hi! My name is Han and I am cellist currently playing with the Louisville Orchestra. Starting the cello at the age of 6, I grew a passion for music which led me to attend the Juilliard Pre-College Division from the age of 13 for 5 years.

Raquel Flores, originally from Porto Alegre, south of Brazil, has been studying music since she was eight years old. She currently has a degree in Music from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, has training in vocal pedagogy from FullVoice Studios.

Christopher was raised in a family of musicians. His mother was a concert pianist and music professor to whom he devoted countless hours of duet rehearsing. His foundations began at a summer program in Westport/Elizabethtown, NY and continued at the JHU Institute of Music where he received a graduate degree in cello.

In my younger years, I gained extensive experience by participating in solo and chamber music competitions. During my studies, I developed both my cello performance skills and my understanding of pedagogy. Currently, I teach at a music school, where I work with students ranging from very young children to older adults.