Near-native Austinite Margaret Coltman is an integral part of the central Texas music scene. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in cello performance studying with Paul Olefsky and continued with graduate studies at Indiana University in Bloomington with Tusyoshi Tsutsumi. Margaret participated in masterclasses and had private lessons during summer festivals in Maine, Vermont and the Mozarteum in Salzburg with Maurice Gendron, Pierre Fournier, Antonio Janigro, Michael Tree, Barbara Stein Mallow, Leslie Parnas and many other amazing musicians. Margaret has performed as a soloist, orchestral and chamber musician around the world, is a tenured member of the Austin Symphony Orchestra and the owner of The Arundel Ensemble which provides live music for weddings, special events, studio recordings and backup music for rock stars.
A passionate educator, Margaret has been teaching since she was still in her teens. She has worked in many parts of the world with students as young as 3 and a half up to octogenarians - private and group cello, piano, chamber music, theory, ear training, music history, orchestra sectionals and more! Margaret's goal is to foster a love of music in each and every student while providing a solid technical foundation in a supportive and nurturing environment.
A passionate educator, Margaret has been teaching since she was still in her teens. She has worked in many parts of the world with students as young as 3 and a half up to octogenarians - private and group cello, piano, chamber music, theory, ear training, music history, orchestra sectionals and more! Margaret's goal is to foster a love of music in each and every student while providing a solid technical foundation in a supportive and nurturing environment.
