Aiden Russell is currently offering cello and piano lessons in Edmonton, Alberta. He is a former cellist of Symphony Nova Scotia, and was brought up in Ottawa, Ontario. Recognized for his playing, Aiden has appeared across Canada and the United States as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. He has appeared at the Bowdoin International Music Festival, National Youth Orchestra of Canada, National Academy Orchestra of Canada, International Cello Institute, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra mentorship program. 

    Aiden has won second prize at the National Arts Centre Bursary Competition, awards from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, and he has collaborated with many of the world's finest musicians including Marin Alsop, Brian Manker, Rachel Mercer, Joseph Johnson, Astrid Schween, Johannes Moser, Steven Doane, Peter Wiley, Brannon Cho, and Alexander Shelley. 

    Having earned a reputation as a dedicated and respected teacher from his current students, Aiden leads a private studio teaching both cello and piano lessons to students of all ages. Aiden has performed solo and chamber recitals for the Scotia Fest Chamber Players concert series and Interspace Concerts in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was also the coach for the cello section of the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra. 

    Aiden earned his bachelors degree from the Schulich School of Music under the direction of Matt Haimovitz, and a masters degree and graduate diploma from the Peabody Conservatory of Music under the direction of Alan Stepansky. He is currently playing a cello made by the French luthier Paul Kaul from the year 1908, and a bow made by Bernard Walke.