Hello! I'm a Nashville-based session and touring cellist. I've most recently played with Copeland, Gungor, Needtobreathe, and a host of indie singers and songwriters. While I love enhancing other people's music, I'm also passionate about writing, composing, and producing my own music too.
Even though I'm classically trained, I am well versed in multiple genres. I've also co-written several scores for indie films and many of my tracks have been successful on micro licensing sites.
The string parts I write and play are simple, tasteful, and executed quickly, matching them to fit your vision for the song.
I can track a part already written out or I can write and arrange the parts myself.
I can't wait to work with you in bringing your songs to life!
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
29 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedChelsea is AMAZING! Not only is her talent incredible, she gave me so many options to work with – it was perfect. I'm beyond thrilled and 10/10 would recommend.
check_circleVerifiedChelsea is a total pro and I would absolutely recommend her. She understood what I wanted, added her own creative perspective, and went above expectations. I look forward to working with her again!
check_circleVerifiedChelsea gave us plenty to work with and all of it was excellent. Completely professional, well recorded, emotional performance. It was wonderful to work with her.
check_circleVerifiedIt was great working with Chelsea. Beautiful and timely results - would definitely recommend!
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It was very easy working with Chelsea and she produced great results. Really high quality and clear recording and was amenable to a revision in a couple of spots. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedChelsea delivers perfectly as always! Great performance, great sound, great delivery.
check_circleVerifiedIt was fantastic to work with Chelsea. She was communicative, professional and flexible when it came to meeting the demands I asked of her. She delivered beautiful sounding recordings on time, with wonderful musicianship. Would absolutely work with her again.
check_circleVerifiedChelsea was so easy to work with. She added a beautiful track and delivered it sooner than I had expected it. Her playing was melodic, tasteful, and just right for the song. I hope to work with her again.
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Chelsea’s performance for my song literally brought tearssss to my eyes. She completely killed it and I could not be more thrilled with the final product. She’s also a great communicator and got the job done exactly when she said she would!
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Chelsea is amazing. Full stop. The work she did for me included a scored component and an improv component, and her tone/timing and execution of both sections were impeccable. She gave me two great options to choose from for the improv section, which were each unique and fitting for the piece. I definitely recommend Chelsea and will use her again when I need cello.
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What a great experience working with Chelsea! She brought the magic to the song for me. Great playing and great communication. 5 stars!
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I highly recommend Chelsea. Not only is her playing exquisite, she was a pleasure to work with. She played from the arrangement I sent her, and she also came up with some different ways to make it much better!
check_circleVerifiedGave me amazing cello stems. Very friendly in communication 10/10
check_circleVerifiedWhat an incredible session musician/cellist Chelsea McGough is! She promptly delivered the tracks on the proposed deadline and her work was excellent! Her tone is impeccable and the recordings were clean and professional. I will be working with her again soon!
check_circleVerifiedChelsea is a great musician and always professional with a great sounding recording.
check_circleVerifiedChelsea is capable of producing so many different kinds of sounds professionally from her cello. Our band is more of a dark hip hop futuristic kind of style and just from hearing the demo, she was able to catch the vibe perfectly. The sounds were not typical of a cello. In fact, before this, I had never heard a cello make sounds like this. Whether you're looking for something typical of the cello or something super abstract and full of character, Chelsea can achieve this with ease.
check_circleVerifiedProfessional, well priced and great cello playing.
check_circleVerifiedChelsea was easy to work with and her playing was exactly what my track was missing. I would use her services again and would recommend her on any project.
check_circleVerifiedWas an absolute breeze working with Chelsea. Highly recommend working with her, great communication and amazing proficiency in nailing down the part! I would give more stars if I could! Thank you!
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Great communication and quick turn around! Also took initiative and fleshed out my rough idea!
I was the cellist and co-producer in this production
- CelloAverage price - $125 per song
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- DPA 4099C
- AKG C414
- Apogee
- Logic X
