becky 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. Furthermore, 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.

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. As the former recipient of the Leonard Rose Endowment, Becky has had the privilege of studying with many renowned cellists such as Astrid Shween, Peter Stumf, Gary Hoffman, and Zuill Bailey.

Becky recently held the position as the cello instructor at the Bill Jones Music Center in Knoxville, Tennessee and volunteered as a cello teacher at the Joy of Music School for three years. Becky is dedicated to the Suzuki method and the values associated with its practice and is a registered Suzuki teacher. Becky has been receiving and will continue to receive 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.