Rebecca Hearn

Becky Hearn, an active performing cellist and teacher, recently graduated with a bachelors in cello performance from the University of Tennessee under the tutelage of Dr. Wesley Baldwin. Upon graduating, Becky was named the Outstanding Senior for her department and given the title “Volunteer of Distinction” by the dean of her college. Becky was principal of the University of Tennessee Symphony Orchestra for four years and served as president of the MTNA University of Tennessee student chapter. Furthermore, Becky volunteered as a cello instructor at the Joy of Music School, a non-profit organization, for three years.

Becky began her studies at the age of four with Mrs. Ella Kupermann at the Kiryat Yam Conservatory in Haifa, Israel. After a few years under Kupermann’s teachings, Becky began studying with Mr. Isan Kartal who introduced her to the Suzuki method. Other notable mentors in Becky’s early education include Mr. Uri Chen of the Tivon Conservatory, and Professor Hilel Zori of the Buchmann Mehta School of Music. 

In 2019, Becky won first prize in the Tennessee Cello Workshop Competition and was awarded the coveted prize bow. Becky has appeared as a soloist with the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra and Cleveland Tennessee Symphony Orchestra, and has traveled with prize-winning ensembles to Austria, Germany, and Russia. Becky had the pleasure of attending the Sitka International Cello Seminar in the summer of 2023 where she worked closely with grammy winning cellist, Zuill Bailey.  As the former recipient of the Leonard Rose Endowment, Becky has had the privilege of studying with many renowned cellists such as Astrid Shween, Zvi Plesser,  Peter Stumf, and Gary Hoffman.

Becky is on faculty at Ithaca Talent Education Suzuki School in Ithaca, New York where she is receiving long-term Suzuki Training from Mr. Zachary Sweet. 

Becky is dedicated to making music lessons accessible to everyone, especially those in minority, low-income, and spanish-speaking families. Becky plans to continue working to find ways to make music possible for every child.