Aris is a multi-instrumentalist offering teaching for cello and electric guitar. Aris began learning cello at age 6 learning under William Bruce at the Guildhall School of Music, achieving distinction in both ARSM and DipABRSM diplomas of cello performance. He has recently completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Oxford University.
Over the years Aris has gained orchestral experience from the National Children’s Orchestra, Cavatina Orchestra, Oxford University Orchestra, and touring with the National Youth String Orchestra. In 2022 Aris appeared alongside violist Jaren Ziegler in the 2022 BBC Young Musician semi final, and has performed in venues such as the Barbican, Bridgewater Hall Manchester, Royal Festival Hall, St John’s Smith Square and the Holywell Music Room. As a session cellist Aris has recorded and played alongside artists such as Wasia Project, MONO and A. A Williams. He is looking forward to teaching across all ages and styles, passing on the wisdom and inspiration of his teachers to the next generation of budding cellists.
As a guitarist Aris has played a myriad of genres such as jazz, indie and rock and metal throughout his school years. He performs with several function bands across Oxford and has played in venues such as The Roundhouse, The Camden Assembly, The Lexington and several gigs at the Bullingdon. His indie-folk band Iris and Steel recently opened for George Ezra at Latitude Festival 2023. Currently, Aris is focusing on recording his solo alternative rock work under the moniker Mount St. Helen.
