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Mission Impossible Theme song!

this is another amazing request from a client!! they want the ring bearer to walk down the aisle holding a suitcase (with the ring in it).. to the mission impossible theme song! I love it so much..

When I want to record a video during the day I really only have one option, and that is to be indoors.. it’s just too bright outside.. but I think I finally found the right spot in the living room! these blinds are going to come down soon once the weather changes 🙂

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Pink Pony Club!!

I got this request for Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club and wow I really love how it sounds on solo cello! Such a fun song.. Honestly I didn’t think it would be very good since most pop songs aren’t.. but the range is great and the emotion is palpable!

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Japanese Garden Wedding Ceremony

I had the pleasure to play at a very intimate wedding for about 8 people in the Japanese Garden at the University of Minnesota Arboretum.

If you are having a small ceremony this is a great location! The waterfall added a wonderful background sound for the classical cello music.

I have played intimate weddings for just a handful of people, to 50 guests at a vineyard, to hundreds of guests at a large hotel venue. I always arrive extra early to sound check so that my cello sounds the best for that particular location. I take requests from the bride and groom for their custom ceremony music so that each wedding is unique!

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My new favorite instrument: The Uilleann Pipes

Maybe I just didn’t pay enough attention but I never noticed this gorgeous instrument before! The Uilleann Pipes are a type of bag pipe which gets inflated using your elbow as a pedal. Uileann is the Irish word for elbow!

I thought this excerpt from Wikipedia was great:

The tone of the uilleann pipes is unlike that of many other forms of bagpipes. They have a different harmonic structure, sounding sweeter and quieter than many other bagpipes.. The uilleann pipes are often played indoors, and are almost always played sitting down.

I love this video so much, I’ve watched it many times. It’s from 1989 and the language and accents are so unique during the interview. The music starts at about 3 minutes:

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

My dog loves music

All the pets I have ever had love music so I guess it’s not surprising that my dog Smokey loves the cello too! He sits and listens..usually he falls asleep.. and it’s so cute 🙂

I know it’s common folklore that if you play classical music to your plants they will grow faster, and your kids will grow up to be smarter(!).. but I do believe that if you play classical music to your dog he will become a refined gentleman who wears a bowtie and plays chess in his free time!!

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Godfather Love Theme

Who doesn’t love this love theme!??! From one of the most iconic movies of all time and the best trilogy of all time.. The Godfather Love theme written by Nino Rota in 1972.

I know it has a somber sound but the meaning is all love! Therefore I will play it at weddings from time to time when the vibe is right.. it has so much passion the whole environment has to be perfect, but when it works it works!

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Summer Wedding Season Photos

Summer isn’t technically over yet (it’s 92 degrees today!!) but I was going over some photos from the past few months and reminiscing about all the beautiful brides and handsome grooms and doting parents I’ve met.

Most of my events are in the Minnesota Twin Cities metro area but I did go out to Wisconsin a few times for weddings along the Mississippi river. These events become mini destination weddings and are so fun for the guests to get away from home but not have to travel super far.

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Great Cello Warm up!

Check out this warm up routine from Johannes Moser. He says the whole thing takes about 45 minutes. If you don’t have time for the whole thing at once try breaking it up into 3 sections doing 15 minutes a day! It will truly help your hands, body, and mind get ready for a great playing session 🙂

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Who doesn’t love Bach’s 1723 masterpiece?! I think this is particularly beautiful during the bridal party’s walk down the aisle.

It has a nice tempo for everyone and has a lovely, positive vibe. To me it sounds like the perfect processional piece to get ready for the slow and gorgeous song for the bride.

On the day I filmed this is was 98 degrees here in Minnesota with 80% humidity.. It was the hottest day of the year and so humid my camera fogged up!! But I liked how it turned out so I decided to post it.. 🙂

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Beautiful Vineyard Wedding

I played a wedding recently at Danzinger Vineyards in Alma, WI. It’s a gorgeous winery on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. What a beautiful day!

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician