Rivas Cello Academy

The Rivas Cello Academy (RCA) was born out of the success of the Online Cello Masterclasses that I started to host in April of 2020. The creation of the RCA promises to expand the number of services and resources that I can offer to the international cello learning community in collaboration with an equally diverse faculty.

Private and Group Lessons will be offered online and in-person (when safely possible) to young and adult students that are eager to learn or improve their cello playing. These lessons will include the opportunity to:

• Perform regular recitals private and live-streamed through Facebook/YouTube

• Exclusive masterclasses with world renown cellists

Focused Classes on specific subjects will run throughout the year. This is an opportunity to focus on a specific subject that a cello learner needs to improve, offering in-depth discussions on different subjects such as

• Music Theory & Solfege,

• Scales & Arpeggios,

• Etudes (Popper, Dotzauer, etc.)

• Bach Cello Suites,

• Orchestral Auditions Repertoire,

• College Auditions,

• Instrument Maintenance,

• Health and Self-care for musicians,

• Performance Anxiety, and more.

Chamber Music Coaching is also available to pre-existing groups or groups organized by RCA. Groups can have a range of 2-5 members and they will have the opportunity to work with coaches that specialize on all instruments represented in the group. This will ensure that each member will receive expert guidance from a master of that specific instrument.

Strings Boot Camps will be offered during the year; one during the summer and another during the winter breaks. The faculty will include world renown musicians that are eager to teach and help you grow.

The Rivas Fine Instrument and its associates can assist with instrument rental, purchase, and accessories. We have a wide range of instruments and bows of various sizes and price ranges that can accommodate your needs.

Scroll down to visit our Lessons & Programs page for more information and the Rates & Registration page to sign up for the class that suits your needs.

Teaching Philosophy

Rivas emphasis on a solid technique, based on healthy and “smart” practice habits has helped many students across continents to achieve their full potential. In addition, Rivas’ own active career as a passionate performer serves as a role model for students to find the right balance between technique and music making.

PRivate Cello lessons

Private lessons for young and adults students are available online or in person.

Benefits:

• 30 min or 1 hour lessons

• Beginners - Advanced students accepted

• Coaching for orchestral auditions, college auditions or competitions

• Advise when renting an instruments

Rates & Registration

Group Classes & Chamber Music

• Group Cello Class: Small groups of 3-5 students can sign up for cello classes with specific focuses, including Scales, Repertoire, Practice Coaching, and more.

• Adult Cello Class:

• Chamber Music Coaching:

• Theory/Technique:

• Instrument Care:

• Healthy Musician:

Rates & Registration

Upcoming Group Classes

Online Cello Masterclass

Welcome to the information page for the Rivas Cello Academy cello masterclass. This series of free online cello masterclasses started as personal way to provide a source of inspiration and a sense of community amid a global pandemic. Soon after the whole world collapsed, I realized that, while I was struggling to reorganize my live, I could also provide a much needed service to an international community of cellists who were cut off from their friends, teachers, and audience. The first masterclass took place in April of 2020 and the response and participation of both guest teachers and students have been overwhelming.

For now, the masterclasses will continue to take place once a month. Pleas visit this page for information about the next masterclass or through my social media platforms.

All levels and ages are welcome to audit or sign up to perform. To register, please click on the link bellow and you will be getting an email with the zoom meeting link the day of the masterclass.

Meet the guest teachers!

Upcoming / proximamente

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Past

21. Jesús Morales, (Jan. 8th, 2021) Faculty, West Chester University / Dalí Quartet

20. Featuring Lluís Claret (November 5th, 2020) Cello Faculty/Chair String Department, NEC

19. Featuring José David Márquez (September 24th, 2020), Principal Cello, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia

18. Featuring Robert deMaine, (August 20th, 2020), Principal Cellist, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

17. Featuring Patrice Jackson, (August 13th, 2020), Faculty, Berklee College of Music; First Prize, Sphinx Competition

16. Featuring Anne Martindale Williams, (August 6th, 2020), Principal Cellist, Pittsburgh Symphony - Host: Luis Miguel Rojas, Principal Cello, Sinfónica de Puerto Rico

15. Featuring Horacio Contreras, (July 30th, 2020) Faculty, Lawrence University — Host: Luis Miguel Rojas, Principal Cello, Sinfónica de Puerto Rico

14. Featuring Isaac Casal, (July 23rd, 2020) Faculty, University of Panama

13. Featuring Yeesun Kim, (July 16th, 2020), Borromeo String Quartet; Faculty, New England Conservatory of Music

12. Featuring Germán Marcano, (July 9th, 2020), Co-author, The Sphinx Latin American Cello Catalog

11. Featuring Johannes Moser, (July 2nd, 2020) Tchaikovsky Competition top prize winner, 2002

10. Featuring Christine Lamprea, (June 25th, 2020) Sphinx Medal of Excellence

9. Featuring Francisco Vila, (June 18th, 2020) Faculty, Longy School of Music

8. Aristides Rivas (June 11th, 2020) Professor, California Baptist University

7. Featuring Minna Rose Chung (June 4th, 2020) Co-author, CelloMind; Professor, University of Manitoba

6. Featuring Milene Aliverti, (May 28, 2020) Professor, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

5. Featuring Roberto Zambrano (May 21st, 2020) Artistic Director, Young Musicians Program, Dallas Symphony Orchestra

4. Featuring Blaise Déjardin (May 14th, 2020) Principal Cello, Boston Symphony Orchestra

3. Featuring Luis Miguel Rojas (May 7th, 2020) Principal Cello, Sinfónica de Puerto Rico

2. Aristides Rivas (April 30th, 2020) Professor, California Baptist University

1. Aristides Rivas (April 23rd, 2020) Professor, California Baptist University

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