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Dobrochna Zubek

CERTIFIED ONLINE TEACHER

Dr. Dobrochna Zubek

Certified Online Teacher
RCM Examiner
Polish-Canadian cellist Dr. Dobrochna Zubek has established herself as a versatile artist dedicated to a wide-ranging musical repertoire. A soloist, chamber musician, orchestral cellist and educator, Zubek’s career has taken her to Europe, Asia and North America. She has collaborated with such distinguished artists as Peter Gabriel, José Carreras, Shauna Rolston and Gioconda Barbuto. From 2009-2012, Zubek played with Orquesta Sinfonica del Estado de Mexico. As a soloist, she has appeared on festival stages that include Geneé International Ballet Competition (2019), Banff Center for Arts and Creativity (2019) and Ottawa Chamberfest (2016). Zubek made her New York debut in the Off Broadway production of This is Why We Live. Written for cello and two actors, Zubek’s performance was hailed by critics as that of a virtuoso whose playing is soulful and wonderful. Zubek’s recordings includes Mexico-Voyage and the JUNO -nominated CD Hymns of Heavens and Earth. Dobrochna holds DMA from University of Toronto. http://www.dobrochnazubek.com She is a member of College of Examiners at Royal Conservatory of Music since 2024.

Instrument / Discipline

  • Violoncello

Spoken languages

  • English
  • Polish
  • Spanish

Specialized in

  • Youth (7-17)
  • Adults (18+)
  • Young Children (under 7)
  • Beginner/Elementary
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Teaches At

  • Online
  • Teacher's home
  • Teacher's studio

Credentials

  • 2024 - Member of College of Examiners - Royal Conservatory of Music
  • 2016 - Doctor of Musical Arts - University of Toronto
  • 2009 - Prix de Perfectionnement - Conservatoire de Versailles
  • 2007 - Master's of Music - Towson University
  • 2005 - Bachelor of Music - Towson University

Professional development

  • RCM online teaching - I’m a certified online teacher by RCM - 2020

School Associations

  • American String Teachers Association - National
  • Canadian Music Centre - National
  • Suzuki Association of the Americas - National
RCM Credentials
RCM Examiner