Bree is a skilled performer and an experienced teacher who made learning an absolutely enjoyable and productive experience for my middle-school aged daughter. Bree personalized the curriculum based on my daughter’s experience level and learning style. Bree created a positive learning environment so that when she provided constructive feedback, my daughter was motivated to practice more and want to improve. When my daughter successfully learned a new concept or song, I delightfully could never tell who was more excited about it, Bree or my daughter. Bree always arrived on time, a big smile on her face, cello in hand, completely prepared for the lesson. She would end each lesson with clear written instructions on what my daughter was to work on for the next lesson. Bree came highly recommended to our family, and I’m more than happy to give her a glowing recommendation as well.

Bree is a phenomenal cello teacher - though I only worked with her for one semester, I learned many new things and grew as a musician significantly. Not only is she a great cellist, but Bree also made me feel very comfortable during lessons. At the time, she was acting as an interim for my regular cello teacher and I happened to be working on my first-ever high level audition. I was very nervous about working with someone other than my regular teacher, but I found that there was nothing to be worried about. I was never afraid to ask questions or make mistakes so that I could improve.

Throughout my nine years of cello playing, Bree has been the most impactful teacher and mentor who helped me become the player I am today.

I first heard about Bree through a recommendation from a family friend. At the time, my TMEA All-State re-chairing recordings were coming up, and I was without a teacher as my previous one had become unresponsive. From my first lesson with Bree, I knew she had so much knowledge to share, and I was incredibly excited to begin working with her.

Learning with Bree was, without a doubt, the most formative time of learning throughout my cello journey. She is incredibly knowledgeable of every facet of cello playing and classical music as a whole. Her passion for teaching runs incredibly deep, and I am confident that any student who works with Bree will become an amazing musician and student.

Miss Ahern is a wonderful teacher! She combines the importance of technique and musicality beautifully. My relationship with music, as well as my technical skills, improved considerably under her tutelage. She is a truly valuable educator and I would recommend her to any cellist looking to develop into a seasoned musician.

Speaking as a student, I feel that it can often be difficult to grasp at certain techniques and passages in music. But Bree has so often provided me with honestly different and creative ways to approach these things. In fact, I think that this is what makes her stand out from other “conventional” cello and music teachers: the unique, UNconventional ways that she will express certain ideas! Apart from all this, Bree has such an enthusiastic and infectious personality that has give me inspiration, and filled each and every one of my lessons (even online videocall ones) with energy.

Bree is just a wonderful teacher and human!

My daughter started to take cello lessons with Bree from very young age and has been loving learning with Bree. Bree is kind, patient, and always has valuable input on cello play. Later when Bree moved away, whenever Bree came back to town, my daughter would want to take lessons from her. Earlier this year, when Bree came to teach at Oklahoma State University, her detail-oriented teaching and technique advice helped my daughter make into National Youth Orchestra of the United States. All her students that she taught made into All State orchestra! Bree is definitely one of the best cello teachers!

I first witnessed Bree teach my students at Sam Houston State University in 2020. She impressed me with her knowledge, sensitivity, and focus during the class, three things that are traits great teachers. I highly recommend any serious student study cello with Bree. Sign up today before her studio fills up!

I’m a small person, and left-handed – challenges I brought to Bree Ahern as her student, and she rocked my cello world. Her approach was whole body and at the same time tailored to my needs. I was already playing fairly-advanced music, yet she focused in on basic skills in a way that was new to me. She had me explore options in bowing in all its intricacies, and to think of the palette of sound possibilities as emotional range, as if the cello was alive. With her attention to posture, gentle touch, and intentional movement, she made playing cello like a dance. The goal was not to make the cello sing, but to let it sing, to be my partner in making music and let it take the lead.

I was sad when Bree Ahern left my city. Bree lives her music, so that teaching it is the same as giving something of herself. She is personal, fun, kind, and deeply aware of her students’ needs. She brought her cello to my lessons, and we often played together, which was a thrill. I have notes from our sessions that will be guiding me for years

Bree was an excellent teacher. She maintains a high level of professionalism while also being down to earth. Her approach to the cello was through a musical lens while also reminding the player to focus in on how their body is feeling. Her expectations in lessons are high, but she is also patient with the process of learning. I would recommend Bree to any student (youth or adult) who is interested in improving and discovering more about their playing! She exudes a love for music that I know anyone will enjoy.