Rachel Icenogle

Introduction: I am a cello instructor located in South Philly. I have a BFA in cello performance and have been teaching lessons for over 10 years. As a performer, I work in diverse settings, from professional orchestral experience during my time in the Midwest to theater and dance accompaniment in Philadelphia. A keystone of my work has always been performing with bands. I have recorded on over 40 albums and toured extensively with projects spanning a broad spectrum of genres. Since relocating to Philadelphia, I have established myself as an educator all over the city. I am the cello instructor at the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr as well as the Haddonfield School of Music, and I’ve also taught for Play On, Philly! and the Settlement Music School's Music Education Pathways Program. My teaching style puts a focus on realizing musicality and expression through proper playing technique. Playing for hours shouldn't be hard on your body! I work to make my students comfortable at their instruments so that their musical intentions can shine. I am a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher, and I look forward to meeting some new cellists!