Kelly Quesada

Cello Faculty

Playing cello enhances coordination, develops fine and gross motor skills, and helps students process emotions, develop positive self-talk, and build a healthy self-image. My goal is to nurture each student holistically, cultivating their musical passion, skills, emotional health, and perseverance. Kelly has Suzuki training and has been teaching private lessons, group, and orchestra for 20 years.

Active as both an orchestral and chamber musician, Kelly can be seen playing in a range of styles — from new music to classical, to Baroque performance practice, to free improvisation. She is currently the other half of the duo Missing Piece with violinist Dan Galat, as well as the cellist of the Tuuli Quartet. In addition to performing and teaching, Kelly co-runs a community music space in her neighborhood called the Bridgeport Music Collective. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in cello performance from the University of Alabama and a Master’s from the University of Oregon. You can read more and listen to Kelly perform at www.kellyquesada.com

Contact Ms. Kelly at kelly@southsidesuzuki.com.