Teaching Philosophy: "I believe classical music can be physically relaxing, mentally challenging, and emotionally rewarding. In my own playing and practicing, I find that the physical mechanics fuse with abstract analysis and emotional expression, so that my whole body and mind are involved with the music. I seek to pass on a love for music, along with a strong technique and a theoretical understanding, to make free expression possible. This is an intrinsic good in its own right, and has innumerable mental benefits, such as boosting confidence, regulating emotions, building friendships, fostering confidence, and developing problem solving skills."
Biography: Daniel Eby started learning piano as soon as he was old enough to reach the keys and took cello lessons starting at age 5 or 6. In high school, he played in the Metropolitan Youth Symphony in Portland, OR, and coordinated a string quartet which was focused on recreational sightreading of great works such as the Brahms and Shostakovich string quartets. He entered Grove City College as a cello and engineering major, winning the concerto competition as a freshman and sitting as principal cellist from sophomore to senior year. He graduated with an engineering degree and 48 credits in music rather than staying at college for a fifth year. Daniel also has extensive training in the piano.
As an adult, Daniel has played in churches as an organist, directed small choirs, and taught amateurs to read Gregorian chant and sing complex choral music. He currently plays in Symphony Pro Musica. Cello remains his first love because it has even greater lyrical expression than the human voice, and because he has never been apart from a cello for more than a few weeks since he was old enough to remember.
By day, Daniel has a career in computer engineering, focusing on obscure areas such as signal processing and automatic code generation for hardware targets. When not otherwise occupied, he enjoys reading fantasy and science fiction, as well as playing with his children.
Daniel began teaching in 2008 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in June 2024.
Biography: Daniel Eby started learning piano as soon as he was old enough to reach the keys and took cello lessons starting at age 5 or 6. In high school, he played in the Metropolitan Youth Symphony in Portland, OR, and coordinated a string quartet which was focused on recreational sightreading of great works such as the Brahms and Shostakovich string quartets. He entered Grove City College as a cello and engineering major, winning the concerto competition as a freshman and sitting as principal cellist from sophomore to senior year. He graduated with an engineering degree and 48 credits in music rather than staying at college for a fifth year. Daniel also has extensive training in the piano.
As an adult, Daniel has played in churches as an organist, directed small choirs, and taught amateurs to read Gregorian chant and sing complex choral music. He currently plays in Symphony Pro Musica. Cello remains his first love because it has even greater lyrical expression than the human voice, and because he has never been apart from a cello for more than a few weeks since he was old enough to remember.
By day, Daniel has a career in computer engineering, focusing on obscure areas such as signal processing and automatic code generation for hardware targets. When not otherwise occupied, he enjoys reading fantasy and science fiction, as well as playing with his children.
Daniel began teaching in 2008 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in June 2024.
