JONAS CARLSONÂ
CELLO STUDIO
Welcome To My Cello Studio
Welcome to inquire about studying cello with me. I put a strong emphasis on the joy and beauty of music and will help you find your inner creativity and artistry.
ABOUT ME
My Story
Throughout my life, I have approached music with passion, enthusiasm and desire to share. This passion and drive have paved the way to many opportunities, unique experiences and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally. If you are interested in learning more about me, keep reading or get in touch.
MORE ABOUT JONAS CARLSON
Born and raised in Sweden, the cellist, pianist and conductor Jonas Carlson has performed on radio and television in Sweden, US, Canada, and Brazil. In addition, he played the part of the young cello-playing composer Willibald Gluck in a co-production between German, British and Swedish TV to commemorate the composer on his 200th anniversary. His orchestral experiences include work in highly acclaimed orchestras such as Gothenburg Symphony, Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, and Uppsala Chamber Orchestra under conductors such as Neeme Jarvi, Michel Plasson, Hugh Wolff among others. In 1997 Jonas Carlson, as a substitute principal cello, performed with chamber orchestra Musica Vitae at the televised opening ceremonies of the Swedish Parliament in the presence of the Royal family.
Jonas Carlson has performed in excess of 350 chamber music concerts in Scandinavia, US, and Canada both as a cellist and a pianist.
Formerly the adjunct professor of cello at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, Jonas Carlson is since 2005 Director of Academy Orchestras at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Jonas Carlson earned his doctorate in cello performance at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis under the tutelage of Tanya Remenikova.
MY TEACHING
I believe in positive and encouraging teaching where the sharing of our passion is the reason behind our music-making. I am comfortable teaching any age or level. Among my more notable former students are:
-William Suh; Winner of MTNA National Competition, 2018. https://williamsuh.com/about/
-Rumi Shimazu; 2nd place in Minnesota Orchestra YPSCA Competition, semi-finalist Corpus Christi International Competition.
-Leanne Zacharias; Assistant Professor of Cello, Brandon University, Canada.
-Victoria Bass; Pittsburg New Music Ensemble
-Dong-Woo Seo; Principal Cello, Hawaii Youth Symphony I and Punahou Symphony Orchestra.
Former student William Suh, here with From the Top host and pianist, Christopher O'Reilly, after their From the Top performance in 2017.
My wife and concert partner since 2000, violinist, Mia Lai-Carlson.
Mia Lai-Carlson in front of an electronic sign announcing our concert in Aalborg, Denmark, with organist Erling Thomsen.
