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    Cynthia Steele

    Cynthia Steele

    Cello Instructor

    College of Arts, School of Fine Art and Music

    csteel04@uoguelph.ca

    Cynthia Steele completed her Bachelor of Music degree at Wilfrid Laurier University under Paul Pulford. During her fourth year, she traveled to Holland to spend a term at the Utrecht Conservatory of Music. Upon completion of her undergraduate degree, Cynthia went on to earn a Master of Music degree in Cello Performance from the University of Victoria. Cynthia has a passion for chamber music and has been Principal Cellist of the Kitchener Waterloo Chamber Orchestra for over a decade. She has also studied Baroque cello and enjoys working in Baroque ensembles and playing continuo. Cynthia performs and records frequently, often covering a wide range of styles from classical to contemporary and pop/rock/prog rock. Cynthia has taught for over 25 years and has run her studio in Kitchener for many years, teaching students of all ages and levels. She offers monthly cello ensemble rehearsals and group lessons in addition to one-on-one lessons.