Cello Lessons in Chicago or Online with
Mathew Arrellín
Looking for private cello lessons in Chicago?
Whether you're a complete beginner or a returning player looking to build confidence and skill, I offer individualized cello instruction for students of all ages.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Cello Performance and a PhD in Music Composition and have years of experience as a music educator and performer. My teaching style focuses on:
Strong fundamentals (posture, tone, intonation, rhythm)
Musical expression and ear training
Reading music and building technique at a steady, encouraging pace
📍 In-Person & Online Cello Lessons
Lessons are available in Chicago or online via Zoom for those outside the city. I welcome:
✅ Young beginners (ages 6+)
✅ Adult beginners and returning players
✅ Students looking for extra support alongside school orchestra programs
🗓 Flexible Scheduling & Trial Lessons
I offer flexible scheduling and a low-cost trial lesson so you can see if we’re a good fit. Lessons are typically 30, 45, or 60 minutes, depending on age and level.
Why Study with Me?
Proven experience teaching cello to beginners and intermediates
Patient, personalized instruction tailored to each student
Strong background in both performance and music theory
Warm, supportive learning environment
🎶 Ready to Start Your Cello Journey?
Whether you're picking up the cello for the first time or returning after years away, I’d love to help you grow as a musician.
📧 Contact me today to schedule a trial cello lesson in Chicago or online.
Pricing & Options
🎓 Single Lesson
$125/hr
$65/.5-hour
A focused, deep-dive session on your composition, technique, theory questions, orchestration, etc.
🎼 Monthly Package (Best Value)
$400/four 1hr lessons $200/four .5-hr lessons
Consistent guidance with weekly lessons to help you grow and refine your music.
🔥 Trial Lesson (New Students Only)
$100/hr
$50/.5-hr
A one-time discounted session to experience personalized coaching.
If the links to book one of these options doesn’t work, contact me here with your preference
About me
Mathew Arrellín (pronounced: A-rre-yín) is a composer and cellist from El Paso, Texas (b. 1993), currently based in Chicago.
His solo, chamber, and orchestral works have been performed by ensembles such as Ensemble Dal Niente, Mivos Quartet, Third Coast Percussion, ~Nois, and others, at festivals including VIPA (2016), June in Buffalo (2018), and the SCI National Conference (2019).
He is a 2023 Barlow Endowment commission recipient and has earned awards from the Illinois Arts Council and Northwestern University, among others.
As an educator, Mathew teaches music theory at Northwestern University and has led courses in composition, aural skills, and interdisciplinary arts. He also teaches masterclasses and private lessons online.
He holds a bachelor’s in music theory, composition, and cello from the University of New Mexico, and a PhD in composition from Northwestern University, where he studied with Jay Alan Yim, Alex Mincek, and Hans Thomalla.
