Historical Cello & Viola da Gamba
About me
Ruby teaches Suzuki Method cello at her private studio in Summer Hill. Prior to relocating to Sydney, Ruby served as cello faculty at Oberlin Conservatory of Music's Community Music School in the United States, where she taught Suzuki cello, group classes, coached chamber music, and led the Early Childhood program.
As a performer on the cello and viola da gamba, Ruby is sought after for masterclasses and concert appearances, with recent engagements at Pinchgut Opera (Sydney), Glebe Music Festival, Les Délices (Cleveland), and Capitol Early Music (Washington, D.C.).
Ruby holds degrees in cello and viola da gamba from Oberlin Conservatory, University of Michigan, and Lawrence University. She is an accredited teacher through the Suzuki Talent Education Association of Australia (NSW) and the Suzuki Association of the Americas, having completed training with Fran Firth, Andrea Yun, Tanya Carey, Carey Cheney, and Avi Friedlander.
I believe in music-making as a pathway to character development.
I value trust, creativity, balance, discipline, and playfulness, and believe that the potential of every child is unlimited. Early cello lessons focus on building solid technical foundations the correct way, the first time, preparing for advanced concepts from the very beginning.
Kara, parent
"We were so fortunate to study with Ruby! She is a creative, gifted, amazing teacher and I have learned a lot by watching her teach! My sons always have so much fun, even while mastering difficult tasks."
Kim, parent
"We are so grateful for Ruby. Music has been a gift to our family since we began with her."
Teddy (6)
"I love my cello very much!"
