ABOUT
Nicole Pinnell's sincere and emotional playing has touched millions around the globe as the solo cellist for the Book of Mormon videos, the Lamb of God Concert Film, and other sacred projects. Nicole began her international career at age 19 and has performed with many of the world's most renowned artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, and Andrea Bocelli. Nicole is a familiar face alongside Utah's finest. Nicole is a mother, stepmother, grandmother, and joyful disciple of Jesus Christ.
Nicole is a passionate advocate of creativity and writes her own music for her YouTube channel, Nicole PInnell@allthingscello. Please subscribe to support Nicole's music!
Cellists can also learn directly from Nicole online through her innovative coursework. Please email nicolepinnellmusic@gmail.com to book a cello strategy session with Nicole!
CELLO LESSONS
6 MONTHS
GROWING BRILLIANCE
Growing Brilliance is a six-month online course. In this course, advanced cellists reinvent their playing with a unique and modern toolkit.
Groups meet online twice a week. Everyone has ample opportunities for individual feedback to incorporate the curriculum for a total transformation.Nicole's innovative strategies include a unique blueprint for igniting your virtuosity and expressive powers through:
*MINDFULNESS
*IMPROVISATION
*MUSIC THEORY
This course is designed for advanced ADULT cellists only.
Coursework includes:
Connection/Chords
Expression/Ear Training
Linger/Lead Sheets
Love/Listening
Openness/Ostinatos
Email:
nicolepinnellmusic@
gmail.com
Emily
Copyright Nicole Pinnell 2023
3 MONTHS
GROWING SUPERPOWERS
Growing Superpowers is an online course with three-months of coursework in MUSIC THEORY.
Students will meet one time a week, with options for individual feedback available.
Groups meet online once a week. There is ample opportunity for individual feedback as well.
The Growing Superpowers coursework includes the Music Theory for Nicole's curriculum for Growing Brilliance.
It is designed for advanced cellists who are in HIGH SCHOOL and is ideal preparation for college entry.
Coursework includes:
Chords
Ear Training
Lead Sheets
Listening
Openness/Ostinatos
Email:
nicolepinnellmusic@
gmail.com
Emily
Copyright Nicole Pinnell 2023
ONLINE\IN PERSON
PRIVATE STUDIO OPTIONS
Online and in-person options are available.Meet with Utah's only Grammy-nominated AND Billboard-charting cello soloist.
Nicole began her training at the National Suzuki Institute with the late Kathy Franceschi and toured by age twelve.
Nicole's training beyond the Suzuki method inlcudes time with cello soloist Yo-Yo Ma, cello creative Eugene Friesen, and principal cellist Peter Howard. Nicole uses the best of classical music, combined with all one needs to succeed as a cellist of the 21st Century.
Students learn the secrets to Nicole's virtuosic playing and intensely expressive emotional style.
Nicole was named Utah's Educator of the Year (American String Teacher Association) in 2012, and has taught many students to love and cherish their connection with the cello.
Email:
nicolepinnellmusic@
gmail.com
Copyright Nicole Pinnell 2023
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
All Videos
All Videos
Amazing Grace (On Cello) by Nicole Pinnell
Wednesday Playing Cello | Paint It Black - The Rolling Stones
Ave Maria-Caccini - Stunning Piano & Cello Duet
MORE ABOUT
Nicole Pinnell first saw a cello at age 9. She trembled at the beauty of this mighty instrument. Growing up in Wisconsin, where there was not much to do except practice, she got really good. In her free time, Nicole loves to wonder at the beauty of the stars, sing to her beautiful garden plants, and spend time with her three children, seven grandchildren, and most amazing husband Bryce.
On Forgiveness: https://www.ldsliving.com/this-is-the-gospel/75-letting-the-light-in
On Coming to Christ https://www.ldsliving.com/come-as-you-are/s/11989
On Faith: https://www.faithisnotblind.org/nicole-pinnel/
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Hogwarts Legacy
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Nella Fantasia with Nathan Pacheco
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Hallelujah with Nathan Pacheco
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Be Thou My Vision with Nathan Pacheco
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Atmosphere. Kaskade
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Fire & Ice. Kaskade
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Wish Upon A Star. Jenny Oaks Baker
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Honor Kings Video Game
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Musiqawi Silt with Mike Block
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Mohini's Theme with Sandeep Das
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Global Musician Silk Road Project
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Operation Underground Railroad ft. Nik Day & Kendra Lowe
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Dance of Light with Lisa Delonbg & James Goldberg
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One Spring Morn - Hear My Prayer, O God Hear My Prayer, Bring On Tomorrow, One Spring Morn, I See Christ
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Lamb of God Concert Film, and Trailer
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Book of Mormon Videos for the Church of Jesus Christ
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
YOUTUBE COLLABS
Collab
Collab
Take On Me (a-ha) by Nathan Pacheco & Leo Z
BE THOU MY VISION -- My Favorite Irish Hymn! :)
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen's Masterpiece) by Nathan Pacheco, Leo Z and Nicole Pinnell
COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCES
DANCE OF LIGHT
a multimedia project
by Nicole Pinnell, cellist & composer
FEATURING:
Aubrey Adams-McMillan, Soprano
Lysa Rytting, Harp
Todd Sorensen, Percussion
AMAZING GRACE
arranged by Nicole Pinnell
PRAISE TO THE LORD
arranged by Isaac Hardy, vocalist,
and Nicole Pinnell, cellist
