She plays the cello like she was born with one in her hands.
— Cellist, D. Ferschtman
...majestically moody cello...
— Dan Hobson, Songlines Magazine, Oct 2023
Sybil is a superb mentor.
— Lake Field Music participant, Aug 2025

Canadian cellist Sybil Shanahan is a performer, cello teacher and music arranger based in Toronto.

She currently performs with tango-fusion quartet Cicada Woods, string duo, Tadioli Duo, the Toronto Stage Quartet and is the owner, contractor and string arranger of Beaux Strings. She freelances with orchestras, ensembles and musicians across the province.

She has an active private studio of adult cello students and offers both private in-person and virtual lessons as well as virtual group lessons.

 

@sybils.cello



News


 

  • New cello group classes for adult amateur intermediate level cellists starting on Wednesday, Jan 21 and continuing weekly from 6-6:30pm (EST) online. For more info, visit the cello lessons page, or email to sign up.

  • Limited space for private cello lessons still available. Please check out my teaching page, and contact me now to inquire.

  • Thank you to photographer Denise Grant for my phenomenal cover image!