Skip to main content
image of Brian C.

Cello with Brian C.

Amherst, Massachusetts

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2014
M.M Music Performance-Cello

    About Brian C.

    Masters student at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, majoring in Music Performance for cello. As a cellist, I perform and record in various venues throughout the country, with various chamber groups ranging from duos to symphonic orchestras. I premiere various contemporary works by composers and help promote their work on social media. I give private recitals and also volunteer to perform in nursing homes, jails and foster homes to help share and promote music to places not easily accessible. I teach private lessons to students of all ages and abilities, helping them reach their goals and to help empower them to become movers and shakers in our society. Having worked as a social media evaluator, studying algorithms and with my tech-savvy skills, I've been able to consult and help manage accounts to aid them in marketing and promoting for growth. Combining both these worlds of classical music and the modern to allow the development of music throughout the world is my goal.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teacher's Studio
    Teacher's Studio
    SEE MAP
    Grantwood Drive
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 AM-8:30 PM
    9 PM-12 AM
    Tuesday
    12 AM-8:30 PM
    9 PM-12 AM
    Wednesday
    12 AM-8:30 PM
    9 PM-12 AM
    Thursday
    12 AM-8:30 PM
    9 PM-12 AM
    Friday
    12 AM-8:30 PM
    9 PM-12 AM
    Saturday
    12 AM-8:30 PM
    9 PM-12 AM
    Sunday
    12 AM-8:30 PM
    9 PM-12 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $45
    45 minutes
    $60
    60 minutes
    $80
    90 minutes
    $120
    ReviewsWrite a review
    No reviews have been submitted yet

    Experience

    Private Lessons

    Aug, 2014 - Present

    Self

    Teach my own studio of 11 students currently of varying ages and skill level ranging from 5 years old to 87 years old. Help them reach their goals as musicians through the teaching of fundamental skills needed to play the cello, tailoring the lesson plans according to every students’ needs and desires as a musician/future leader.

    Social Chair

    Dec, 2016 - May, 2018

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

    Organized fraternal events, within the brotherhood, as well as collaborating with various musical groups and organizations on campus. Hosting concerts for the campus and the community, and fun activity events in the aim of bringing the community together through music.

    Secretary

    Oct, 2015 - May, 2018

    Fredonia Bass Society

    Organized meetings of Board, while keeping minutes to help keep everyone on the same page and informed. Worked together with others to organize the Bass Music Festival every year, and managed workshops to promote creativity in musicians and learning technique for the bass.

    Social Media Evaluator

    Oct, 2015 - Feb, 2018

    Appen

    Rated statuses/posts made on various social media on what people want to see on their newsfeed for marketing and data analysis. Would help to form algorithms used for social media marketing and collecting information.

    Retail Associate

    Jun, 2015 - Aug, 2015

    Burlington Coat Factory

    Communicated with customers both in English and Spanish, aiding them in whatever they needed. Organized the sales floor to maximize efficiency, and worked with a sales team to create the best plans for marketing and profits in all areas of the floor.

    Cellist

    Aug, 2014 - Present

    Self

    Perform in many symphonic orchestra concerts for local orchestras such as Orchard Park Symphony, Chautauqua Symphony, Fredonia Symphony Orchestra, and UMass Amherst Symphony Orchestra. Perform in various sized chamber ensembles and recording. Give private solo recitals and perform at nursing homes and hospitals regularly.

    Assistant Cello Professor

    Jun, 2014 - Aug, 2018

    USDAN

    Worked with students ranging from 4 years old to high schoolers, all in 4 different orchestras, preparing their music with proper bowings/fingerings to facilitate the learning of the music. Ran sectionals working with the students from each orchestra aiding in teaching music and working on technique. Organized, programmed, and rehearsed concerts for each orchestra.

    Education

    B.M Music Performance-Cello

    Aug, 2014 - May, 2018

    State University at Fredonia

    M.M Music Performance-Cello

    Aug, 2018

    University of Massachusetts-Amherst

    Awards

    USDAN Merit Scholarship

    Jun, 2014

    USDAN

    UMass School of Music Merit Scholarship for Master’s

    Aug, 2018

    University of Massachusetts-Amherst

    Masterclass with Zuill Bailey

    Mar, 2018

    State University at Fredonia

    Masterclass Latitude 49

    Feb, 2018

    State University at Fredonia

    Masterclass with Shanghai String Quartet

    Oct, 2017

    State University at Fredonia

    Masterclass with James Piorkowski-SUNY Fredonia

    Aug, 2017

    State University at Fredonia

    National Music Festival Scholarship

    Jun, 2017

    National Music Festival

    King Memorial Scholarship

    May, 2016

    State University at Fredonia

    Masterclass with Nicholas Tzavaras-Shanghai Quartet

    Oct, 2015

    State University at Fredonia

    Masterclass with Guy Fishman-New England Conservatory

    Jan, 2015

    State University at Fredonia

    Masterclass with Scott Kluksdahl-University of South Florida

    Oct, 2014

    State University at Fredonia

    Affiliations

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

    Dec, 2016

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America."

    Languages

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

    This teacher is not currently accepting students