“The Groove Cello Academy has helped me learn how to groove as a cellist and build the confidence to jump into jams. The way Daniel approaches the concepts makes it super fun and engaging. Daniel is amazingly supportive and has built a community where we feel connected to others with similar interests. The hangs after live classes are a great chance to ask questions and learn from fellow members. Highly recommend joining!”

— Kristy M.

“Simple groove patterns are natural, and more complex grooves are within reach. The way Daniel breaks down complex techniques into a manageable "swiss army knife" of skills - it's like someone finally gave me the owner's manual for my musical brain!”

— Tina R.

“Groove Cello Academy has beginning chop, intermediate chop, and advanced chop. I’ve been diving in from the very beginning. Along with the teachings there are groove etudes which support the micro grooves he’s teaching with tiny steps forward. … This has been super good for me learning how to chop .… I’ve also gotten into the Tunes Library - learned 4 or 5 tunes that have been incredibly fulfilling to me. And there’s so much more!”

— Patricia S.

“Really excited! I’ve already learnt a lot from just a few videos in the Fundamentals course (the kind of stuff that has made me question why I’ve never learnt these basic things in my 30 years of playing!)”

— Lauren C.

“I really love this whole course and the way it works. It is my favorite thing to do. 🙂

— Mel B.

“what I found helpful:

• a way to think about the cello fingerboard to internalize notes across strings

• learning melody, harmony, bass parts and chords for specific tunes - skills needed to be able to jam with others

• short videos explaining concepts

• printable materials to go with the lessons

• access to support - ongoing office hours

• Daniel can adapt what he’s teaching to what students needed - he’s enthusiastic about teaching and remains curious to figure out a way to make something accessible to students

• the options for learning in the program that includes specific courses, attending classes, or focusing on specific tunes”

- Sheryl G.