Meet Michael
Experienced educator,
conductor, performer, & adjudicator.
Michael Daniels is a cellist, double bassist, and music educator with nearly two decades of experience working with developing musicians. His background spans public-school string education, private instruction, university teaching, youth orchestra leadership, festival audition adjudication, and professional performance.
18+
YEARS
Experience in music education
GRADES
5 - 12
Public School
String Education
MA & RI
District, All-State, & Festival Adjudication
SINCE
2008
Private Studio
VIRTUAL COACHING
Customized instruction without
on ongoing commitment.
Need help preparing for an audition? Working through a challenging passage? Looking for a second set of ears before a performance? Book a non-recurring individual virtual session and bring exactly what you'd like to work on.
30 MINUTES
$50
Targeted instruction for excerpts, technique questions, challenging passages, or focused audition preparation.
60 MINUTES
$100
A comprehensive coaching session for repertoire, auditions, performances, technique, or broader musical development.
Don't see a time that works? Additional virtual coaching appointments may be available upon request.
PRIVATE STUDIO
Private Cello & Double Bass Instruction
Michael has maintained a private studio serving cello and double bass students since 2008.
The private studio is currently at capacity.
Interested in future openings?
Need instruction now?
Book an individual virtual coaching session.
AUDITION PREPARATION
Preparing for an audition?
School Ensembles • District • All-State
Youth Orchestra • College • Seating Auditions
As an experienced educator and adjudicator for District, All-State, and Solo & Ensemble festivals throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Michael brings both a teacher's and adjudicator's perspective to audition preparation.
ADJUDICATION &
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Available for select festivals, auditions, clinics, sectionals, masterclasses, and other educational music opportunities throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
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14 years in Public Schools
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Adjunct Faculty at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Former Program Director, Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestras
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Southeastern Massachusetts Music Educators Association (SEMMEA)
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University of Rhode Island - Summer Music Academy
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Massachusetts & Rhode Island Festival Adjudication
Ready to get started?
Whether you're preparing for an upcoming audition, working through challenging repertoire, or looking for focused guidance from an experienced string educator, book a coaching session today.
Questions before booking?