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Looking for an Unconventional Cellist for your next recording? Booking Information, Skills & Benefits of CELLIST Kristin Rule

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'The Unconventional Cellist' is an Australian Registered Business Name ABN 85 814 160 351

Kristin Rule, alias 'The Unconventional Cellist'
info@theunconventionalcellist.com
PO Box 43, Clunes VIC, AUSTRALIA 3370
+61 422 783 980


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Kristin Rule is one of the most versatile cellists working in Australia today.  For the past 15 years, Kristin has been expanding her playing and technique beyond that of a traditional cellist.  Originally classically trained, she is now at the forefront of cellistic exploration, forging a new path of improvisation, stylistic diversity, technology and creativity.

ARE YOU RECORDING A NEW ALBUM OR DEMO
AND SEEKING A CELLIST
TO HELP CREATE AN ORIGINAL SOUND?

Kristin Rule offers a unique set of skills and abilities that can enable your creative vision. 

1. Standard
(what a classically trained cellist offers)
- ability to read music
- beautiful tone

2. Extra
(what an experienced session cellist offers)
- all that a standard classically trained cellist offers
PLUS
- the ability to play by ear, read chord charts and improvise
- a sound knowledge of music.
- extensive studio recording experience

3. Above and Beyond
(what the adventurous and creative cellist/composer/looper Kristin Rule offers)
-all that the extra experienced session cellist offers
PLUS
- above and beyond cellistic and musical creativity
- intimate knowledge of the many amazing and unique colours (timbres)
available on the cello
- the evocation of a range of musical sentimentalities and intense feelings.
- stylistic diversity and a natural ability for 'feel'
- improvisation (all styles) with structural integrity (the development of cello lines and expressiveness that 'grow' the music)
- high level composition and arrangement skills (composition major at VCA)
- live looping ability for immediate cello orchestrations (layers upon layers)
- knowledge and use of music technology and effects
- capacity to record 'trial' tracks and arrangements for approval prior to recording session.


Kristin's Fees
RECORDING SESSION
- $75 per hour with a minimum call of 4 hours ($300)

TRAVEL EXPENSES
-50cents per kilometer travelled (from Mt Glasgow, 3371, VIC)
- a cap of $50 to anywhere in Melbourne or Central Vic
(for all other locations please request a quote)

REHEARSING
- $30 per hour at Kristin's Studio in Central Vic
(for all other rehearsal arrangements please request a quote)

ARRANGING/COMPOSING
(Quote only)

for all quotes and enquiries contact Kristin direct on;
0422 783 980 or
cellist@kristinrule.com