Cheyla Bisel

Private Cello Instructor (Intermittent)
2020–Present

• Provide individual cello instruction for students ages 5–70
• Teach foundational technique and repertoire using the Essential Elements for Strings method book
• Incorporate personalized, student-centered teaching approaches to support individual learning styles and progress

• Professional solo performer at weddings, private parties, anniversaries, celebrations of life, restaurants, charity events, festivals, and comedy shows
• Perform primarily as a lead melodic instrumentalist using acoustic and electric cello
• Use live-looping techniques to create layered arrangements during performances
• Specialize in improvisation and ear-based learning, allowing flexible adaptation to live events and diverse musical styles
• Perform both arranged repertoire and original interpretations

• Performed as a member of the youth symphony orchestra
• Assisted younger musicians as a student mentor during rehearsals and performances
• Participated in orchestral rehearsals and concert performances

Volunteer & Street Performance (Busking) — Acoustic Cello

• Performed solo cello in public settings, senior living homes and memory care communities as part of early performance development
• Gained experience engaging live audiences and performing varied repertoire
• Developed improvisational playing and ear-based repertoire