David Gerstein (Cello)

David Gerstein, a devoted performer of chamber and contemporary music has played concerts all over the world, from the stage of Carnegie Hall to the Great Wall of China. David joined the cello section of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra in 2008 where he regularly sits assistant principal. He is also the cellist of the Sturgis String Quartet, which performs regularly at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, as well as in schools all across the state. David accepts students from 3 years and older and is using both traditional and Suzuki methods.

Education

-Master of Music at Rice University.

-Bachelor of Music at Eastman School of Music.

Performance Experience

Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra, principal

Shepherd School Symphony, principal

Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, principal

Eastman Philharmonia, principal

Teaching Philosophy

“I hope that by teaching cello my students will develop a love and appreciation of classical music. I believe that talent is a learned skill and that any student can learn to play at the highest level. I seek to create a nurturing environment within my studio where my students will be excited to learn. During lesson you can expect me to emphasize lots of listening, parental involvement in both the lesson and at home practice, good tone production, and playing music from memory.”