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About Ryan Sweeney: I am a cellist who performs and teaches in Los Angeles. I hold degrees in cello performance from Northwestern University and Rice University, and have been teaching professionally since 2001.

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For the past few years, Mr. Sweeney has provided me an environment that’s not only nourishing, but also inspiring. At any moment, he has the motivation to seek for the best in his students and also enjoys watching them excel. He is patient and understanding, and genuinely cares for the improvement of his students. Perhaps one of the most distinguishing aspects of his teaching is that he emphasizes a player’s balance and composure in mental, physical, technical, and musical aspects. Besides lessons, Mr. Sweeney also manages to hold many technique classes and studio classes to improve his students’ playing abilities and also to introduce them to the fine art of developing the poise of a performer. His studio classes, where players can listen to each other and make observations and constructive comments, not only allow players to look towards other fellow students for inspiration, but also prepare his students for real performances and competitions. Throughout the many studio classes I have attended, I have visibly noticed a drastic improvement on my ability to handle stress and nerves before or during performances. I can confidently say that selecting Mr. Sweeney to be my teacher has been the wisest decision my family has made for my cello playing. Thanks to his good will and passion for teaching, he has made my journey as a cellist both memorable and enjoyable."

  Kevin Wei
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Friday
Apr012011

Japanese Benefit Concert

DateFriday, April 1, 2011 at 02:24PM
Lilian Mecum, sister of cellist Andrew Mecum, organized a concert in order to help aid the relief effort in Japan.  The concert was held on April 2 at 7:00 PM at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, where young people came together to express their compassion for the people of Japan through music.
Thanks to the large audience in attendance, the Japanese Tsunami Relief Benefit concert was a great success - over 3000 dollars were raised for Japan with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund. 
Lilian commented in an email; "We couldn't have done it without your kindness and generosity. Contratulations to all of the performers; you played wonderfully.
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