Cello with Ben B.

I recently earned my Master of Music degree from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and prior to that earned my Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin: Madison. I've enjoyed a multi-faceted performing career, including symphony orchestras, movie orchestras, opera orchestras, chamber music, wedding performances, and solo recitals. My cello studies began at the age of 7, with my private studies beginning at the age of 11. Prior to attending the University of Wisconsin: Madison on a full ride scholarship in cello performance, I performed with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) and volunteered for MYSO's Progressions program. My primary teachers were Barbara Ballin and Greg Mathews (former and current Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra cellists, respectively), Uri Vardi and Peter Stumpf. I've premiered several new works by living composers, most recently performing on Indiana University's An Evening of New Works for String Quartet. Outside of cello playing I enjoy coffee roasting, concerts, movies, reading and cooking.