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Tanya Carey

Dr. Tanya Carey

Cello Teacher · Teacher Trainer SAA Member

Teaching Availability

Accepting new Cello students in:

Glen Ellyn IL 60137

630-790-8313
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SAA Registered Training

Core Units

  • Suzuki Principles in Action
  • Violin Foundation 1A

Tanya Lesinsky Carey, cellist, has presented masterclasses and concerts in over thirty states and 15 foreign countries Her orchestral experiences include the post of assistant principal of the Milwaukee Symphony and prize winning recordings with the Rochester Philharmonic. As a recitalist and chamber musician, she has presented concerts in Tully and Carnegie Halls, performed concertos with orchestra, and made two records with the Lydian Trio. Her students have won prizes in major contests in the United States. She has a BM and MM from Eastman and a DMA from the University of Iowa. Illinois ASTA gave her the “Outstanding Studio Teacher of the Year Award” in 1993. Currently she is Artist Teacher at Roosevelt University CCPA, Music Institute of Chicago/Academy and maintains an active schedule as a clinician. She has served as President of the SAA and Board member of the ISA, and has chaired the Cello Committee for Book Revisions. Her website celloplayingiseasy.com contains material on her book of warmups with video examples.