Charlotte Kube.

Program assistant, cello.

Charlotte Kube’s (she/her) musical journey began before even laying hands on a cello. Her parents, who have always loved classical music, played the ABC Classic radio station as a well-loved soundtrack all throughout her life growing up. Naturally, her life as a cellist from age 7 followed suit. 

Charlotte grew up living in isolated locations (outback Queensland, regional Victoria) and has had to learn cello through a variety of mediums, including over the radio and via Skype. Although this has been difficult, it has also provided her with a true appreciation for playing music, as a privilege rather than a given. One of Charlotte’s favourite things about playing the cello is making music with other musicians, from symphony orchestras, to chamber music, to gigs with local singer-songwriters. 

Now based in Naarm, Charlotte graduated from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (with Honours) at the end of 2022 and is currently working as a freelance musician and cello teacher. She is experienced in teaching students of all ages, from young children to adults, with her goal always being to share her love of playing the cello. 

Some recent highlights from Charlotte’s performance career include playing in several programs with the Geelong Symphony Orchestra, collaborating with Naarm-based singer-songwriter Timothy Wolf for his recent EP launch, and performing as LUCE DUET (with fellow cellist Wendy Ju) in a sell-out concert at Tempo Rubato.