And give you the tools you need to play your best.
Whether you're a professional musician seeking a position in a bigger orchestra, a college student taking their first audition, or a cellist looking to improve your performance skills, Audition Confidential can help you reach your goals.
My name is Gloria Lum and I have been a cellist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic for over 30 years. For almost half my time there, I have been on the Auditions Committee, listening to hundreds of auditions of different instruments.
I know what the Audition Committee wants to hear. I can help you to prepare effectively and efficiently to meet those challenges and play your very best. Playing an audition isn’t rocket science, but you need to have very specific knowledge and techniques in order to win.
In groups and in one-on-one sessions, I help cellists with practice strategy, repertoire knowledge, and mindset techniques.
I will help you feel more confident and prepared when you take your next audition.
I cover basic repertoire, practice skills, and mental preparation in my group programs.
Are you working towards a specific audition? I can help you prepare in record time.
“I wanted to find accountability, expertise, and camaraderie in my audition preparation, and Audition Confidential programs have all three. Gloria has such a wealth of knowledge — not just about practical fingerings and bowings for orchestral excerpts, but also about what it takes to maintain a full and fulfilling career as an orchestral cellist. Lessons with her were always hopeful and inspiring.”
Evan Kahn, Principal Cellist
San Francisco Opera Orchestra
New Century Chamber Orchestra
Opera San Jose
Symphony Silicon Valley
San Jose Chamber Orchestra
How would it feel to show up for your next performance or audition knowing you’re finally prepared for the challenge?
“When I found out about Gloria’s program, I knew that it was perfect for me. With each week, I found myself practicing with more intention, thinking about what I was doing in the moment, and immediately getting better results. We discussed styles, characterizations, bowing, and sound production.
I thought I had a handle on these things before we began work, but I didn’t realize how much more I could be doing with Gloria’s insight and coaching.”
