Elaine Ackers has an established reputation as both a formidable cellist and an experienced and dynamic teacher. With a wealth of playing experience with some of the UK’s top Orchestras and ensembles and with over 25 years of teaching, Elaine is in demand as a player, cello teacher, educator, chamber music -and orchestral coach, adjudicator and examiner. She lives a full, busy and varied professional life.

Educated at Chetham’s School of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, she has been based in Birmingham for well over 30 years.