Book a lesson
Send a message
United States of America
Hi I'm Eugene and I would love to help you get better on the cello.
Eugene Friesen is active internationally as a cellist, composer, and teacher. A graduate of the Yale School of Music, he has been featured on recordings and in concerts all over the world with the multiple Grammy Award-winning Paul Winter Consort, with Trio Globo (Friesen, Howard Levy and Glen Velez), and in solo and duo concerts of his original music.
A pioneer in the teaching of improvisation to classically trained musicians, Eugene is passionate about escorting players into sourcing a personal sound and repertoire.
Eugene leads intensive creative residencies in his home state of Vermont each summer in addition to workshops throughout North America, Brazil and Europe. His book, Improvisation for Classically Trained Musicians (Berklee Press/Hal Leonard) was released in June of 2012.
He is an artist-in-residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, and Professor of Music at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. More information on Eugene can be found online at: www.eugenefriesenmusic.com
Reviews
Malcolm Parson, cellist with Turtle Island Quartet and Carolina Chocolate Drops
January
"Being a student of Eugene Friesen not only increased my technique and stylistic phrasing, he helped me find my voice through improvisation and groove. Learning from him was a very special apprenticeship that will challenge anyone who's looking to expand not only as a musician, but as an artist."
Andy Reiner, fiddler/composer/educator
January
"Eugene was pivotal in my lifelong journey of creative string playing; I use concepts from our lessons together at every gig and lesson or workshop that I teach. His holistic understanding of rhythm and improvisation, warm personality and unique musical voice supported and challenged me to be the best version of myself."
Giovanna Moraga Clayton, cellist with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and Quattrosound
January
"Eugene's approach to harmony and rhythm on the cello broke the whole thing open for me. He truly changed my entire take on the cello." -
Free introduction lesson
-
Relaxed way to meet the teacher via webcam and see how they teach -
Talk about what and how you would like to learn
-
See just how great online lessons can be
-
No obligation, no credit card needed
-
Nothing to loose