Chloé Mendola on SoundBetter

Grammy® Nominated Cellist •Sessions & Live : Esperanza Spalding, Zhu, Michael Bublé, Halsey, Sigur Ros, Skywalker Sound ... •Netflix movie soundtracks •Master's Degree in Cello Performance

I'm a Grammy® nominated cellist highly experienced in studio sessions and live performances.

I have recorded and toured with Michael Bublé, Halsey, Zhu, Esperanza Spalding, Skywalker Sounds, Sigur Ros, Beck, John Adams, Laura Sullivan, Nikhil Seetharam, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Simple Plan, Philippe Brach , Il Divo, Rufus Wainwright, Artur Verocai, Homayoun Sakhi, Patrick Watson, Coeur de pirate, Isabelle Boulay..

I have recorded on numerous soundtracks for TV and movies, including being first chair in Netflix’s movie Brad’s Status starring Ben Stiller.

I am equipped with a professional recording setup, which will allow me to give you high quality recordings. My classical training in cello, musicianship and composition, will ensure you professionalism with high quality arrangements and cello playing, I won't deliver a job that I am not happy with. I adapt to any kind of music, looking forward to working on yours!

More about me:
I come from France and have been classically trained with the French school of cello. I own a Master's Degree and Artist Diploma in Cello Performance, from McGill University and SFCM. I am currently a section cellist for the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra.

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Credits

57 Reviews - 6 Repeat Clients

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by Liam T.
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Chloé is an absolute pleasure to work with and a pro! She nailed the brief for a string section exactly how I wanted, and provided high quality recordings in a very timely manner. Her beautiful playing has made the track! I could not recommend her enough and I will definitely be working with her again soon no doubt :)
by Paul Kevin
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I presented Chloe a guitar based low end sounding progressive pop song and asked for another low end cello that would stand out…a cryin cello. Talk about a challenge! She nailed it in one take and guess what? It tears me up, it’s so moving. She has soul and she doesn’t just play the cello, she feels it. This world is a better place now with this song and eternal thanks to a true nice lady and priceless musician.
by Pablo C.
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Chloé is amazing! Such a beautiful touch on the cello. So glad I was able to work with her. Highly recommend!
by Tim Karabajak
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Working with Chloé was an absolute pleasure! Her cello performance was not only technically flawless but also full of emotion and depth, bringing exactly the character I envisioned for the track. She even added some beautiful harmonies that fit perfectly. Communication was smooth, and she delivered everything on time. I couldn’t be happier with the results and look forward to collaborating on future projects. Highly recommended!
by Andrew M.
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Chloe understood what I needed and was such a breeze to work with! Her turn around time was very fast too so that was an extra bonus!
by Jessie Lark
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Amazing performance and thoughtful instrumentation. 😃
by Julio C.
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Absolutely amazing cellist. Chloe makes the cello sing, speak, cry, you name it. She is patient and pays close attention to the details. Always willing to help and provide the best possible recording. Her audio quality is excellent as well. A pleasure to work with! Don't miss out.
by David S.
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Chloe did an awesome job with my small part for the ending of my tune, beautiful tone and quality recording!
by Dan
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Chloe is a masterful player, able to convey emotion with her beautiful cello playing. I was really floored with how quickly she wrote a wonderful cello part to my acoustic arrangement. Thank you!!
by Mathew M.
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Chloé was a pleasure to work with! I needed both cello and violin parts for an intimate piece that will serve as the prelude to my upcoming album. Chloé was attentive to detail, professional, and timely. Her playing was great because it sounds so organic with great emotion and expression behind every note. Definitely recommend and hope to work together soon again!
by Silvio L.
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Chloe was extremely kind, talented and reactive. 100% recommended !
by Jason H.
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Chloé is super talented and an absolute pleasure to work with. Look no further for cello magic.
by Adam G.
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This was my first time working with Chloé... and it certainly won't be the last!
Such a pleasure working with her on this very important song to me and my Mom.
Her playing and tone add a soul and depth to the song that really gets to your heart.
Besides her immense talent, she is very personable, communicative, easy to work with, and provides quick and top notch tracks that seamlessly fit in to the mix.
Can't wait to get to the next one!
by Julio C.
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Outstanding player. Very flexible and collaborative. And most importantly, plays the cello expressively and beautifully. Overall, excellent experience. Highly recommended!
by E. A.
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Chloé is easy to work with, beautiful tone with a nice setup to get the highest level of recording. Her playing is perfect and we love what she does every time. Highly recommended. Thank you, E
by Brett B.
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This was my second time working with Chloe and both times she was efficient and gave a great performance.
by Jacob B.
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Chloé did a beautiful job and was very nice to work with!
by Stefano
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Beautiful sound, great execution and great communication. Five stars!
by Tom Jensen
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Fantastic performer with superb, expressive playing.
Great communication, and the revision process was a nice touch. Would definitely hire again for the next project that needs cello!
by Jenna Pratt
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Chloé exceeded my expectations in recording cello parts for my project. Her clear communication, attention to detail, and the exceptional quality of the recordings make her an outstanding choice for anyone seeking a skilled cellist. Highly recommended!

Interview with Chloé Mendola

Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I record tracks then select the best ones. I work close to my computer so that I can save some time and add comments for later
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I really enjoy session work, I like the concreteness of it, and the idea of recording the absolute best version of a song I can make.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: If they have a clear idea of what they want, to be specific and give me as many info as they can. If they don't, I'll work my magic :)
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: First look at the bio a little to make sure you are hiring a professional, then listen to the reel and see if that speaks to you
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: joker
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Pretty versatile, I have a classical background so I'm a solid cellist, that allows me to play and adapt to a lot of different styles now.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Write everything down
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work from home, very quiet first floor space with good acoustic. I play on a Ravatin 1996 that won a Gold Medal, great cello lent to me. My bow is a Bergeron, bow maker in Lyon, France. I have a TLM 103 and Rode NT5 pair for microphones, and Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen for interface.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: We recently recorded Shaker Loops septet, written by five-time Grammy®-Winning composer John Adams and conducted by himself. I was one of the two cellos of the recording.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: pass
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Usually about rates. My answer is every work is different and requires different skills, so I am fair and adapt to each customer.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Pierre Mendola, jazz flutist
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The amount of time I've been asked what my real job is.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A few session work projects, orchestra, some personal arrangements and recordings
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I'm professional and love my job, I will never give a job that I'm not happy with.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been classically trained, started at 6 and I'm now 28. I own a Master Degree and Artist Diploma in Cello performance and Chamber music. I like performing and I have always been interested in recording and production work.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Erykah Badu, I love her music, always renewing herself, she inspires me.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Usually adding a cello line into a song. Cello sound is so warm that it gives a song a completely different dimension right away. String arrangements
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, classical, hip-pop, soul, jazz, middle east, pop-rock
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My personal interpretation, life, warmth and colors.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will bring my emotion, interpretation and elevate their work. Nothing like a midi instrument. I'll providing high quality playing and recording
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Erykah Badu Joni Mitchell Lauryn Hill