Aidan Bolding

Farm born 'cellist Aidan Bolding, a musician of genuine passion, support, and charisma, is working by the minute to bring music, and specifically cello, into young people's lives, to try and inspire curiosity and excitement in such a beautiful artform. Although portions of his day are devoted to taking care of many of the family goats, horses, dogs, cats and birds, Aidan is fully engaged in the study of the cello. Multiple years as principal cello in the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, as well as many of the younger orchestras, helped develop Aidan's ability to understand what it means to lead, direct, and sharpen the abilities of an already established cello section.


267-461-4435	aidan.bolding (at) gmail.com

Cello Teacher

Enthusiastic and caring teacher ready to enhance student
capabilities and self-esteem with hands-on and personalized
tutoring. Boosted understanding of concepts and techniques for
enhanced learning in students of all skill levels. Well-organized,
focused and diligent about exploring concepts with diverse strategies
to maximize understanding of the cello.  


Education
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music						   2021-2025
Souderton Area High School, Souderton, PA					   2017-2021

Professional Experience
Independent Music Instructor:
Zoom and In-Person Teaching                                                        2018-Present

Using the Suzuki Method from books 1-8, while using exercises and
etudes including scales, Cossmann, Sevcik, Kreutzer, Popper, Tartini
and a variety of practices and techniques to individualize lesson plans.
Constructing  an enjoyable and innovative learning environment for
each student. Helping students learn practice methods to identify
problems and find solutions on their own. 

Notable Performances
Principal Chair of Philadelphia Youth Orchestra,                                   2019-2021
Principal Chair of PYAO Ensemble of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra,              2015-2017
Principal Chair of the PRYSM Ensemble of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra,         2014-2015
Principal Chair of Tucson Junior Strings,                                          2011

Soloed Tri-County Concerts Youth Festival as winner of Junior and Senior Strings Winner
Soloed Kimmel Center as winner of Nelly Berman Young Classical Virtuosos of Tomorrow
Soloed at the Blackfriars Playhouse during 2016 Heifetz/PEG program
Soloed in Carnegie Hall in 2012 at the Golden Key Music Festival

Ensembles
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra							   2017-2021
Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra                                               2015-2017
Philadelphia Regional String Music						   2013-2015
Tucson Junior Strings 								   2010-2013

Music Summer Institutes:
   Center Stage Strings
   Heifetz International Music Institute
   Dali International Music Festival