ABOUT
Nicole Pinnell is in demand worldwide as a recording artist, performer, and educator. Nicole's cello solos are featured on four projects nominated for a Grammy award and dozens of Billboard charting albums. Nicole's own solo album, which she arranged and produced, reached #2 on the Traditional Classical Billboard Chart, only being topped by cello phenom Yo-Yo Ma.
Nicole began her international career at age 19. She has performed with many of the world's most renowned artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Andrea Bocelli, Aerosmith, and The Eagles. Heard by millions worldwide as the solo cellist for the Hogwarts Legacy video game, and as the solo cellist for the Book of Mormon videos at lds.org, Nicole is one of the most listened-to cellists in the world. Nicole is also a fan favorite in the Lamb of God, a Concert Film by Rob Gardner. Nicole is in great demand as a collaborator and is a soloist on over one hundred YouTube videos for other artists.
As an educator, Nicole is exceptional. She specializes in helping students find technical virtuosity while unleashing emotional expression. She was awarded Educator of the Year (ASTA Utah, 2012) and her students learn how to work hard. Nicole's students have gone on to attend multiple Ivy League Schools, the Julliard School, Cleveland Institute of Music, Berklee College of Music, and the Royal Conservatory of Scotland, among others.
Nicole has a Master of Music from the London College of Music under the tutelage of creative cellist Eugene Friesen. She also spent time in studies with soloist Yo-Yo Ma and principal cellist Peter Howard. Please email nicolepinnellmusic@gmail.com to find out more about her teaching programs, or 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
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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
Ostinatos
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ONLINE\IN PERSON
PRIVATE STUDIO OPTIONS
Meet with Utah's only Grammy-nominated AND Billboard-charting cello soloist. In-person and online options are available.
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 real world experience, including improvisation, to teach young players all they need to know to succeed as a cellist of the 21st Century.
Students learn the secrets to Nicole's virtuosic playing and intensely expressive emotional style.
Nicole has taught many students to love and cherish their connection with the cello.
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YOUTUBE CHANNEL
All Videos
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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, Nicole got really good. Her first tour was at age 12 and Nicole had soloed in Carnegie Hall by age 14.
IIn her free time, Nicole loves to wonder at the beauty of the stars, sing to her robust garden, and spend time with her children, husband, and grandchildren.
Nicole is a joyful disciple of Jesus Christ and appreciates respect for all traditions that nurture loving kindness. Nicole has been particularly impacted by her time studying music in the sacred tradition with teachers such as a Peruvian Shaman, African griot, and Hindustani Guruji.
Nicole is heard by millions daily as the solo cellist for the the Book of Mormon videos. Nicole is also the cellist for the Lamb of God by Rob Gardner, and is featured on many sacred projects.
Nicole is a passionate advocate of developing creativity. Please subscribe to Nicole's YouTube to help her produce more music.
YouTube Channell: Please subscribe!
https://www.youtube.com/@allthingscello
Other Links:
Article on Coming to Christ
https://www.ldsliving.com/come-as-you-are/s/11989
Thoughts on Choosing a Path of Faith:
https://www.faithisnotblind.org/nicole-pinnel/
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2023: Hogwarts Legacy: Grammy nomination.
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2014: Atmosphere. Kaskade: Grammy nomination.
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2013: Fire and Ice, Kaskde. Grammy nomination.
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2012: Wish Upon A Star. Jenny Oaks Baker. Grammy nomination.
Billboard Charting
- Away in a Manger, a Cello Christmas
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Higher, Nathan Pacheco
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Season of Light, Gentri.
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Forever, Nathan Pacheco.
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Finding Christmas, Gentri.
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Picture This. Mat and Savannah Shaw.
Other Projects
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Honor Kings Video Game.
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Lord of the Rings Online Video Game.
- The UintaTrio, a Classical Piano Trio.
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Operation Underground Railroad ft. Nik Day & Kendra Lowe.
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Dance of Light with Lisa Delonbg & James Goldberg.
- Solo Cellist for Music Theater International, New York, New York.
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Global Musician Silk Road Project, 2015 and 2016.
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Together Alone with Kaoru Watanabe.
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Musiqawi Silt with Mike Block.
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Mohini's Theme with Sandeep Das.
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Book of Mormon Videos for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Lamb of God Oratorio and film by Rob Gardner. (To listen to a podcast on Nicole's experience recording the Lamb of God visit https://www.ldsliving.com/this-is-the-gospel/75-letting-the-light-in)
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The Musical One Spring Morn by Scott Hamilton. For more visit https://www.onespringmorn.com
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
YOUTUBE COLLABS
Collab
Collab
Take On Me (a-ha) by Nathan Pacheco & Leo Z
BE THOU MY VISION -- My Favorite Irish Hymn! :)
