About Me

Naomi Stoodley is a cello teacher and performing artist based in San Francisco, California. Having graduated with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Ms. Stoodley holds B.M. and M.M. degrees in cello performance. As a student, Ms. Stoodley served as the teaching assistant for the cello and music appreciation courses. In addition, she performed as a member of the distinguished Young Artists String Quartet (YASQ). Not only has Ms. Stoodley played in masterclasses led by renowned cellists, such as Ben Hong and Steven Isserlis, but she has also performed at prestigious venues, including Walt Disney Concert Hall. As a chamber musician and orchestral cellist, Ms. Stoodley has experience performing in a variety of ensembles, such as the San Luis Obispo Symphony, Santa Maria Philharmonic, Symphony of the Vines, Santa Barbara Chamber Players, and Lompoc Pops Orchestra. She is also regularly hired to perform at corporate events, weddings, and other special occasions.

Not only does Ms. Stoodley possess private teaching experience, but she is also adept at leading group classes. For a number of years, she served as a group cello coach for middle and high schools in the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD). Ms. Stoodley is also a dedicated member of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC), and Suzuki Association of Northern California (SANC). She instructs cellists of all ages and levels, and her students have received principal chair in their advanced school orchestras and earned outstanding scores on Certificate of Merit® performance evaluations and theory exams. Throughout the year, Ms. Stoodley's students have the opportunity to perform in numerous MTAC competitions, masterclasses, and recitals, as well as studio events.