Work/Performance
Experience
Private Teaching
One on one lessons with students of all ages and experience levels at multiple music schools around the Los Angeles area.
On-Camera Miming
Both for television and music videos.
Recording
I have recorded cello for short film scores, R&B music, and pop music, and worked collaboratively with contemporary music composers.
Early Music Ensembles
Bass viol player in professional ensembles, such as Baroque Bliss and LA Camerata, with experience from the UCLA and Chapman early music ensembles as well.
Arranging & Transcribing
I have made countless arrangements of pieces for my students and small ensembles to play, as well as transcribing and arranging other instruments' repertoire for myself.
Live Performance
Years of experience playing solo, in duets, quartets, musicals, and college orchestras and operas. I also play in a country band, "Sonia and the Rocky Mountain Orchestra".
Education
2019 - 2021
M.M. Cello Performance -
UCLA
Studied under Antonio Lysy. Participated in orchestra, small ensembles, and early music. Also worked with composers in workshopping and recording their pieces.
2015 - 2019
B.M. Cello Performance - Chapman University
Principle cellist of the orchestra for 3 years. Studied under Laszlo Mezo. Also participated in small ensembles, opera orchestra, and early music.
2015 - 2019
B.Sc. Mathematics -
Chapman University
Completed alongside my B.M.
2020 & 2024
LAFCI Workshop
Principle of the cello section in the teaching orchestra for the 2020 & 2024 Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive workshop.