Cello Lessons with Marla Gigliotti

Marla is a native Clevelander who loves her city almost as much as she loves her cello. Marla started playing cello when she was five years old and has since obtained her BA in Music and an Arts Management minor from Miami University (2016) and her MA in Music Performance from Cleveland State University (2018). Marla is now an active freelance performer and teacher, serving Cleveland and beyond.

As a performer, Marla has found her niche performing as a special events musician, playing for events like: weddings, parties, corporate/charity events. She is affiliated with local event companies including BlueWater Kings, Glissando, Dream City Strings, and City Six Strings. Marla also performs for musicals, recording sessions, and produces chamber concerts. She has also performed internationally, in India, for film composer AR Rahman alongside the Sunshine Orchestra and Global Rhythms.

As a teacher, Marla enjoys sharing her love for music with all her students. In addition to her City Strings studio, she is also a cello/bass coach for the Contemporary Youth Orchestra and conducts for the non-profit Rainey Institute for the Arts. When Marla is not freelancing, practicing, or teaching you can find her running, petting dogs, or drinking coffee.