Learn, research, explore with professors from the international stage within the beautiful setting of historic Zutphen

Be moved and get inspired

The Academy

Wherever you are on your journey – we would like to join you. Our teachers challenge you to develop yourself into a real performer – moved and inspired, who dares and is able to go beyond technical perfection. Become part of our small scale community that will provide you security and will challenge you at the same time.

Monasteries

Make your inspiration tangible – embark on a year long journey with the Monasteries

Research Retreats

Captivating partnership between composers, cellists, and visual artists

International Festival Week

Masterclasses, stage performances, concerts and new connections in an international setting

MORE INFO SOON AVAILABLE

Upcoming courses

We will soon add the Academy Festival Week, and before summer begins, we’ll share all the details about the courses starting in the 2025/2026 season.

mei 2025

Academy Monastery

Besides the usual lessons and program, this Monastery has a special focus on historically informed music (17th and 18th century). Understanding the origins of music provides valuable insights into your current playing. We delve into details that have been lost over time. You will find that these new insights revive old pieces and enrich new

vrijdag 2 mei 2025
13:00 uur
Dat Bolwerck
Zutphen

An inspiring environment

The Cello Academy is situated in Dat Bolwerck, Zaadmarkt 12. It is a mixture of charming medieval times and modern art, right in the heart of the old town, just a 10-minute walk from the train station. Dat Bolwerck offers room for individual lessons, self-study, group lessons, performances and to meet. You’ll stay with families connected to the Academy, all within a short walk or bike ride away. Have you ever visited Zutphen? If we may say so, it is a delightful little town. It boasts a charming market filled with cozy cafes and is nestled along the IJssel river, where you can always find a tranquil spot to relax by the riverbanks.

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Cello Academy Zutphen: courses for further education Music is a way of life, a path that requires regular practice, study and deepening. For ambitious cellists who want to travel this path, the Cello Academy Zutphen organises intensive courses and study days, closed with concerts at various locations. Also the Cellofestival Zutphen offers students a stage.