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Please note - Liz works with beginning level violin and viola students, and up to advanced level cello students.

Liz (she/her) is a classically-trained cellist and educator specializing in orchestral strings. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Bowling Green State University, where she attended as the recipient of the prestigious Hansen Performance Fellowship. She started playing the cello at age 9 in northeastern Pennsylvania and quickly grew to love all things music - especially theory, composition, and pedagogy. 

With over six years of experience directing private studio lessons, K-12 public school classrooms, and accessible lessons for students with diverse learning needs, Liz brings a versatile, student-centered approach to her teaching. She believes that every musician's path is unique - and everyone can be a musician. By integrating the technical foundations of the Suzuki and Bornoff approaches, she provides students with a robust physical command of their instrument while nurturing their individual expressive voices. 

Ultimately, Liz aims to do more than teach students how to play an instrument; she strives to cultivate a sustainable, joyful relationship with music that empowers her students to succeed both on the stage and off. 

Michelle (she/her) began learning cello in 2006, and now performs and teaches baroque, classical, jazz, and modern styles. She began her music degree at University of Missouri St. Louis at age 16, transferring to DePaul University after graduating high school. At DePaul she earned a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in cello perfomance, in addition to a liberal arts degree. While living in Chicago she also taught music to youth through a local non-profit and performed with groups including the Chicago Composers' Orchestra and City Lights Orchestra.

Michelle's music career in Seattle has included soundtrack recording, solo album releases, and perfoming with Everett Philharmonic Orchestra. When she isn't playing music, she loves to go on hikes and city walks with her dog, Kipper. Her teaching approach focuses on instrument technique, interpreting musical ideas, and understanding music theory. 

Adrian (he/him) hopes to help students find joy and creativity through the study of the cello. His teaching approach emphasizes cello technique fundamentals as well as theory and ear training. Above all, Adrian believes that each student's interests and curiosity should guide their trajectory in music. 

Adrian holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in cello from Indiana University, where he performed frequently in solo, chamber music, and orchestral concerts. Having completed school in 2023, Adrian is happy to be teaching and performing back in Seattle, where he grew up.