Ronald Lipscomb (cello) started his cello lessons in the Philadelphia School system and Settlement Music School where he studied with a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Ronald then attended the Manhattan School of Music to study with Bernard Greenhouse of the Beaux Arts Trio. After four years he began to work professionally in New York City, playing as substitute for the New York Philharmonic and touring to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Scandinavia, and Russia. He also attended the Marlboro School of Music for two summers where he played in a Master class for Pablo Casals. Since returning to Philadelphia, Ronald has played with the Fairmount String Quartet, taught at area universities and privately, and worked with the Lower Merion summer strings program. Ronald is dedicated to inspiring and teaching young students to play and love the cello for a lifetime.