Hello! I'm a Nashville-based session and touring cellist. I've most recently played with Lauren Daigle, Needtobreathe, Copeland, and a host of indie singers and songwriters. While I love enhancing other people's music, I'm also passionate about composing and producing my own music too.
Even though I'm classically trained, I am well versed in multiple genres. I've also co-written several scores for indie films and many of my tracks have been successful on micro licensing sites.
The string parts I write and play are simple, tasteful, and executed quickly, matching them to fit your vision for the song.
I can track a part already written out or I can write and arrange the parts myself.
I can't wait to work with you in bringing your songs to life!
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Endorse Chelsea McGough31 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedTimely delivery, great cello performance, and quick replies! Would definitely hire Chelsea again.
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Chelsea delivered an incredible cello arrangement for my track, and helped me to realize my vision for the song. She is great to work with, an easy communicator, and she delivered beautifully composed and performed tracks. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedChelsea is AMAZING! Not only is her talent incredible, she gave me so many options to work with – it was perfect. I'm beyond thrilled and 10/10 would recommend.
check_circleVerifiedChelsea is a total pro and I would absolutely recommend her. She understood what I wanted, added her own creative perspective, and went above expectations. I look forward to working with her again!
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Chelsea gave us plenty to work with and all of it was excellent. Completely professional, well recorded, emotional performance. It was wonderful to work with her.
check_circleVerifiedIt was great working with Chelsea. Beautiful and timely results - would definitely recommend!
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It was very easy working with Chelsea and she produced great results. Really high quality and clear recording and was amenable to a revision in a couple of spots. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedChelsea delivers perfectly as always! Great performance, great sound, great delivery.
check_circleVerifiedIt was fantastic to work with Chelsea. She was communicative, professional and flexible when it came to meeting the demands I asked of her. She delivered beautiful sounding recordings on time, with wonderful musicianship. Would absolutely work with her again.
check_circleVerifiedChelsea was so easy to work with. She added a beautiful track and delivered it sooner than I had expected it. Her playing was melodic, tasteful, and just right for the song. I hope to work with her again.
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Chelsea’s performance for my song literally brought tearssss to my eyes. She completely killed it and I could not be more thrilled with the final product. She’s also a great communicator and got the job done exactly when she said she would!
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Chelsea is amazing. Full stop. The work she did for me included a scored component and an improv component, and her tone/timing and execution of both sections were impeccable. She gave me two great options to choose from for the improv section, which were each unique and fitting for the piece. I definitely recommend Chelsea and will use her again when I need cello.
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What a great experience working with Chelsea! She brought the magic to the song for me. Great playing and great communication. 5 stars!
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I highly recommend Chelsea. Not only is her playing exquisite, she was a pleasure to work with. She played from the arrangement I sent her, and she also came up with some different ways to make it much better!
check_circleVerifiedGave me amazing cello stems. Very friendly in communication 10/10
check_circleVerifiedWhat an incredible session musician/cellist Chelsea McGough is! She promptly delivered the tracks on the proposed deadline and her work was excellent! Her tone is impeccable and the recordings were clean and professional. I will be working with her again soon!
check_circleVerifiedChelsea is a great musician and always professional with a great sounding recording.
check_circleVerifiedChelsea is capable of producing so many different kinds of sounds professionally from her cello. Our band is more of a dark hip hop futuristic kind of style and just from hearing the demo, she was able to catch the vibe perfectly. The sounds were not typical of a cello. In fact, before this, I had never heard a cello make sounds like this. Whether you're looking for something typical of the cello or something super abstract and full of character, Chelsea can achieve this with ease.
check_circleVerifiedProfessional, well priced and great cello playing.
check_circleVerifiedChelsea was easy to work with and her playing was exactly what my track was missing. I would use her services again and would recommend her on any project.
I was the cellist and co-producer in this production
- CelloAverage price - $150 per song
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- DPA 4099C
- AKG C414
- Apollo Duet
- Logic X
