Cynthia Swenson is an experienced cello teacher and performer, recently moved up to Port Orchard from the San Francisco area. She has played cello since age 9, after/while also studying piano and flute, and completed her bachelor’s degree in biology from Stanford University while under music scholarship. She studied with the esteemed cello instructors Irene Sharp, Irving Klein, Bonnie Hampton and Gabor Rejto, and has performed as principal cellist with numerous professional and community symphonies and chamber groups. Cynthia also ran and performed in a professional string trio for many years, along with various gigs in musical theatre, choral and church ensembles, opera and ballet pit orchestras, and accompanying some rock, pop and fiddling groups! Her award, exam and competition winning students have successfully auditioned into many youth orchestras and summer programs; one was even selected to play on NPR’s radio “From the Top” program. Cynthia teaches all levels and commitments of playing; ages 4 through mature adult. She is also available as a performer with orchestras, chamber and choir ensembles, and solo events.
Available for Weddings and Events!
website: cellogirl.me
email: cswenson@stanfordalumni.org
phone/text: 650-387-2106