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ABOUT
Get to know the people behind Celloly.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER & CEO
Amanda Grace Guilfoyle
Cellist and Music Educator
I've been playing cello for 24 years and teaching for 15 years. I love performing, and I love teaching. Having a great teacher at all stages of your learning is so important, so I strive every single day to provide the best quality of music education possible to my cello students.
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I attended Southern Methodist University for both my B.A. and M.M. and I studied with soloist Andres Diaz. I have performed as a soloist, orchestral musician, and chamber musician in venues all over the country and in Italy, Austria, and France. Most recently, I performed the Ibert Cello Concerto in 2020 with the Blue Ridge Orchestra in Asheville, NC, and as a substitute with the Fort Smith Symphony in Fort Smith, AK. Currently, I'm based in Houston, TX, teaching private lessons and performing professionally.
THE CELLOLY DIFFERENCE
Creativity, Connection, and Compassion
At the heart of any kind of musical performance is the idea of musical expression, or expressing some kind of feeling, idea, or emotion through your playing. One cannot truly communicate with the audience without feeling safe enough to expose their soul through music. We believe it is essential that our students feel safe and secure enough in their skills and abilities and emotional expression in order to give a truly inspiring performance.
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What sets us apart is the fact that your comfortability on your cello and in your online lessons is our number 1 focus. Our teachers will do everything we can to give you the tools you need to be the cellist you're meant to be, and the freedom to do it, whether you're studying with us through our free online courses and videos or in live virtual private lessons.
Meet the Team
Interested in teaching cello with Celloly? We're currently accepting applications for cello teachers who believe in our mission of compassion and kindness-centered cello lessons!
Send us a resume, a short cover letter telling us about yourself, and any videos of your playing or teaching you may have to hello@celloly.co.
