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Michael Gilbert Ronstadt is always moving forward at a rapid pace, successfully bridging the gap between classical and non-classical genres on cello, guitar, and voice through song-writing and composition. From the Barrow Street Theatre in New York City with Lisa Biales to the 22nd Annual Bridge School Benefit in Moutain View, California, Ronstadt’s comfort with a wide range of musical styles, including bluegrass, classical, Andean, acoustic, southwestern folk, mariachi, jazz and rock, have taken him to both ends of the United States. Michael has given performances throughout Arizona, New Mexico, California, Colorado, S. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Upstate New York, N. Kentucky, E. Indiana, and Sonora, México. Michael Ronstadt actively performs and manages the Gypsum Ensemble, the Suono Violin/Cello Duo and is cellist for Josh Hisle (Lost In Holland). He also performs with Lisa Biales, The Santa Cruz River Band, Amber Norgaard, and Petie Ronstadt. Already boasting a discography of more than 10 albums, his 2 solo projects Motionless Swirls (2006) and Cotton Dreams Part I & II (2008), have been met with much praise. Michael received his Master of Music in Cello Performance in June 2008 at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), under the instruction of Yehuda Hanani and his Bachelor of Music from The University of Arizona under internationally acclaimed cellist Nancy Green. Previous teachers include renowned pedagogue Gordon Epperson, Nelzimar Neves and William Grubb. |