Solo Take on "Inner Urge" by the Joe Henderson
Had an absolute blast going live the other day, diving deep into how string players can level up their groove and rhythmic feel! 
2025-07-02 13:54:51 +0000 UTC
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Guided Meditations Series for String Players
Patrons, I'm thrilled to share a project close to my heart—a series of guided meditations designed for cellists and string players. These recordings help ease fear-based tension and foster a deeper sense of ease at the instrument.
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Barry Harris concepts applied to the Cello on IGC!
🚨 New Video Series Alert! 🚨
I’m really excited to share a new series diving into Barry Harris’s scale concepts — adapted specifically for the cello.
These are some of the best ways to bring chromatism into your playing — ...
2025-05-16 17:01:45 +0000 UTC View PostNew Live Album is Out Now!
🎉 Our new 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙗𝙪𝙢 is out now — and it’s full of magic! Here’s a fun highlight: my solo on “Carnaval” by Kenton Youngstrom.
Hit the link below to dive into all the performances, and massive thanks to...
2025-05-07 10:52:51 +0000 UTC View PostRE: New Mini Project For Cellists-
Reaching out to my cello nerd patrons:
Hope you’re doing well! I was wondering if you’d be up for checking out a little project I’ve been working on.
A few years ago, I created a series of audio meditations for our String Yoga p...
2025-04-28 21:42:29 +0000 UTC View PostNew Cello Class II V I Linear Harmony For Cellists!
For my beloved fellow cello nerd patrons! Including the worksheet here as well!
"Almost every cellist I’ve taught struggles with minor II V I and major chord progression. In this video, I’ll show you an approach that’s both comfortabl...
2025-01-14 16:56:48 +0000 UTC View PostAbout The Fires In LA
Dear Patrons,
I'm reaching out to thank you heartfelt for the calls, texts, and emails you’ve sent during this incredibly challenging time in Los Angeles. Your concern and support mean so much to us.
I’m grateful to share th...
2025-01-14 16:50:34 +0000 UTC View PostHappy Holidays!
Diana and I spent the holiday celebrating my son Haim's 7th birthday at my parent's house with my sister, her husband, and daughter along with my mom and dad. I am grateful to them and to you for all your amazing support this year!
2024-12-26 23:18:55 +0000 UTC View PostCello Singer Songwriter Lesson Worksheet Available Now!
Exciting news! The worksheet companion to the live response video for the incredible jazz cellist and singer Laufey is now available for all you Patrons members!
If you’re a singing cellist or love crafting chordal accompaniments, this vid...
2024-12-10 18:15:22 +0000 UTC View PostLive Class Today 2pm pst
Hey everyone! I’m back from my tour and, by popular demand, I’m doing another spontaneous live reaction video on
YouTube! 
This time, I’...
2024-12-05 20:11:12 +0000 UTC View PostSpain (Chick Corea)-Practice Room Jam #3
An all-time classic tune. Gotta be ready to shred this one.
2024-09-24 20:44:26 +0000 UTC View PostVideo Preview 2: Song for Bilbao
5 String Synth jamming is fun!
2024-09-24 02:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostMy Newest Videos/New Insta Channel
Hey everyone! 🎶 It’s that time of year again—peak jam session season in LA, where careers are made, lessons are learned, and only the strong survive! 💪 I’m jumping back in this year, polishing my standards, and pushing myself to grow. ...
2024-09-23 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostNew Quarteto Album
New
Just now
Hey Dear Patrons,
As promised, I wanted to send an advanced copy to all contributing tiers of Quarteto Nuevo's new album, of all original works (including 2 by yours truly) called The Jazz Roads Suite. An inte...
2024-09-04 16:06:40 +0000 UTC View PostNew Quarteto Nuevo Album
Hey Dear Patrons,
As promised, I wanted to send an advanced copy of Quarteto Nuevo's new album, of all original works (including 2 by yours truly) called The Jazz Roads Suite. An interesting aspect of this project was the fact that we were ...
2024-09-04 16:04:35 +0000 UTC View PostQuarteto Nuevo New Live Album And First Video
FIRST VIDEO FROM OUR NEW LIVE ALBUM:
So excited to share this release from our Jazz Roads live album which features new compositions from each member of the group including 2 premiers by yours truly. Huge thanks to South Arts and The Doris D...
2024-08-28 18:12:11 +0000 UTC View PostCello Class Developing Jazz Lines
Hey Everyone, I created this class for my Improvisors Guide Website cello students, but I wanted to share it with my amazing Patrons for free as I know many of you are cello players!
Worksheets are attached below and huge thanks for your con...
2024-07-01 19:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostA Blast from The Past
Hey Everyone,
Hope you are having a great new year! Just wanted to share a string quartet album I did with some dear colleagues called Supernova. We were literally kids just out of college. All the arrangements and some ori...
2024-01-07 18:33:40 +0000 UTC View PostThankful
Sending out a special thank you today for all of you! With my crazy touring Schedule, and Lev's first year, it obviously hasn't been my most productive but I'm continually thankful for all of your incredible support, messages, and for all th...
2023-11-23 19:53:08 +0000 UTC View PostClass Is Full.. EXCEPT
Hey if you missed out on the free class offer yesterday, we've already filled up HOWEVER if any of you Patreons still want to participate, and you haven't studied with me before, just shoot me an email, and I will still hook you up!
#Patreon...
2023-09-26 23:28:52 +0000 UTC View PostFree Class!
Hey everyone,
I'm offering a free class to the public, which only happens a few times a year. The class usually fills up in a day or so, and I wanted to give you Patreon's first dibs.
If you are a cellist and haven't done any IGC...
2023-09-25 21:11:18 +0000 UTC View PostMaiden Voyage Techniques/Tips/Strategies
Just for you wonderful patrons! Thanks so much for your support!
2023-09-14 22:36:21 +0000 UTC View PostBehind the scenes video for MAiden Voyage!
Hey everyone, Crazy weekend, but I will be making a Maiden Voyage "behind the scenes" video and will release it sometime this week exclusively for you guys!. LEt me know if there is anything you want me to talk about in particular!
... 2023-09-11 01:39:38 +0000 UTC View PostSharing Link
Hey everyone.
Here is the Youtube link for sharing with friends... every little watch/like etc within the first 24 hours helps the algorithm share with more people so I hope you do!
Maiden Voyage Early Patreon Exclusive
Here it is 2 days before the premier just for you lovely people. Would still love to see everyone on Youtube at noon on Friday, hope you like and share and mostly that this inspires you and makes your day a bit more beautiful.
thanks t...
2023-09-07 04:23:41 +0000 UTC View PostThere Is An Ocean
Here's a sneak preview for you wonderful people! Getting excited, and see you on Friday and huge thanks in advance for helping to spread the word!
2023-09-06 23:49:00 +0000 UTC View Post
My New Album:)
First Single Drops on my Youtube Channel on Friday. Thank you all as always for your amazing support in creating this music and I'll be posting plenty of bonus content as well as an early release link just for you you guys!
2023-09-04 16:51:12 +0000 UTC View PostNo Video, No Charge
Hey everyone, got some great stuff in the pipeline, but nothing is ready this month so no one will be billed. I've been challenging myself to really re define what's possible on this instrument, and while I really admire how prolific many yo...
2023-03-28 02:45:08 +0000 UTC View PostHappy Holidays!
Checking in to wish you all the best this holiday season. So grateful for your inspiration and support!
Over the past few days we celebrated Haim's Birthday, Quarteto performed at Los Angeles's annual Christmas Concert at The Mu...
2022-12-26 18:43:46 +0000 UTC View Post