CONSERVATORY of MUSIC
ian woodman
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About
Ian Woodman began his musical training in Edmonton when he was eight years old in the EPSB Strings Program. Lessons with Edmonton Symphony Orchestra cellists Anna Hyder, then Tim Khaner prepared him for post-secondary studies with Claude Kenneson. Moving to Victoria to learn from James Hunter, one of Canada’s best teachers, prepared him for a professional cello career.
Ian spent six years as Principal Cello of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, playing, teaching and adjudicating throughout central British Columbia. A year in Montreal, as principal of Les Jeunes Virtuoses de Montreal, was followed by a move back to Edmonton in 1996 to teach cello and bass in the public schools until 2009. He has spent time building a teaching studio, becoming one of the city's busiest, most sought-after cello teachers.
He maintains a busy performing career as well, freelancing as an orchestral, chamber, recording and theatre musician throughout Alberta and B.C., playing often with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and for the Citadel Theatre. Ian joined the MacEwan University Alberta College Conservatory of Music in 2004.
Lessons
Ian Woodman offers classical cello lessons in-person at his home studio in the Inglewood area. Lessons are available for ages 4 and up, from beginner to advances levels (RCM Level 1 to ARCT). Students can also look forward to performance recitals.
Professional associations and memberships
- Principal Cello of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra