Cello with Chloé

Serves Daly City, CA

35244

Hired 23 times

Not yet available

17 years in business

$200/hour

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Mon 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tues 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thurs 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sat 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Chloe Mendola 
Completed on 5/1/2020 

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Introduction

*PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTACTING ME :) * Highly experienced in studio sessions and live performances, I have recorded, toured and performed with internationally renowned groups and artists such as Zhu, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sigur Ros. As a performer, I would love to perform at your next events ! If you are looking for a cello teacher, please read : I offer online lessons and in person. *First trial lesson discount* In person lessons : if you are not willing to come to San Francisco for in person lessons, please do not reach out. I am a GRAMMY® nominated cellist, educator and chamber musician based in San Francisco, CA. Passionate about education, I am an active teacher in the Bay Area and am currently have my own private studio. I have been teaching for the last ten years, and have experience in all sort of levels, from kid to elderly, beginners to advanced cellists. I adapt to each student, we set goals together and work towards them. To teach, I usually use a combination of the Suzuki method and french etudes/ exercises. If you have songs you would love to play, I am also happy to make cello arrangements for my students. Events : *First trial lesson discount* More about me : Chloe is currently a section cellist for the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, and a founding member of Duo Érable, a cello and guitar duo. Duo Érable has a mission of expanding the limits of traditional classical repertoire and reaching communities large and small in the Bay Area. Born in France, her musical career started at the Lyon conservatory with Augustin Lefebvre. Chloé holds a B.M. and an M.M. from the McGill Schulich School of Music in Montreal where she graduated with an “Outstanding Achievement in Cello” under the mentorship of Matt Haimovitz and Brian Manker. During her time at McGill, she was a finalist in the McGill Concerto Competition, principal cellist of the McGill Symphony Orchestra and the recipient of the Mcgill Lloyd Carr-Harris scholarship. Chloé is also the recipient of grants and awards from l’Association Française du Violoncelle, Lions Club International, the Concours du Royaume and a beneficiary of a cello loaned by the organization Talents & Violoncelles and made by luthier Patrick Robin. As a collaborative musician, Chloé had the opportunity to perform with, and be mentored by renowned musicians such as Ralph Kirshbaum, Tessa Lark, Ronald Leonard and Philippe Muller. Chloé is currently pursuing an Artist Certificate in Chamber Music at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, as one of the three Osher Foundation Scholars. Chloe plays on a Frank Ravatin, generously lent by Roger Dubois of CANIMEX Inc.

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Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

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115$/45min 130$/1h

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

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I do adapt to each student, I have kids, teenagers, adults. Each process is different, depending on the goals the student has. I like to get to know my student, and discussing what her/his hopes are towards playing cello in the year coming.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

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I have a Bachelor and Master degree in cello from McGill University, I am a member of Berkeley Symphony Orchestra and I have over 10 years of teaching experience.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

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I started starting teaching cello when I was 16, it started by doing some replacements in conservatories, developed a passion for it and I then built my own private studio.

What types of customers have you worked with?

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Kids, teenagers, adult that were beginners, intermediate or conservatory students.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

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I would check their background studies in the area and then have a trial lesson with the teacher. Having diplomas is a great way to insure you that the teacher masters their discipline. Meanwhile, to make sure they will be a good fit for you, the only way is to try !

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