A professional cellist with 18 years of experience, Timothy offers an elegant and reliable musical experience for your event. By day, he is a SpaceX engineer, bringing a rocket scientist's level of focus and professionalism to your special day. His proven experience includes performing for Netflix and at the Warner Bros. scoring stage. From classical (Bach) to modern pop (Ed Sheeran), he performs on a 1979 Mario Gadda Italian cello, ensuring a premium sound. Available as a soloist or duet. Timothy collaborates with violinist Nina Woods. Don't hesitate to inquire about duo options for an expanded, versatile string sound for your ceremony or event!
3 reviews
India B.
June 23, 2026We hired Tim for our wedding ceremony, and we couldn't have asked for someone better to work with. He was endlessly accommodating, could play all of our song requests, communicated well, and above all is a very talented cellist!! Our guests can't stop talking about how amazing he was and he helped make our wedding feel so special. He made us feel as though we were gifting him the chance to play rather than hiring him. We'd highly highly recommend!!
Hired as: Cellist
Spencer R.
May 19, 2026Tim played so beautifully during our intimate family only wedding and continued with classical masterpieces during the cocktail hour. I could not reccomend him more; from his responsiveness and kind nature, to his passion and incredible playing it truly made our wedding special. Thank you Tim!
Hired as: Cellist
Geoff R.
February 21, 2026Timothy was wonderful to work with. We did a studio session of original songs and he delivered beautifully played cello arrangements for original songs creating the right tone and musicality to each piece. His skills for interpreting the songs and improvising his own ideas on the fly really elevated this music project! Also very punctual and easy to communicate with.
Hired as: Cellist
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A dedicated cellist for over 17 years, Timothy Winter brings a unique combination of artistic skill and technical precision to his music. He began his studies with Bill Grubb at Butler University and worked with contemporary music specialist Craig Hultgren. Now based in Los Angeles, he is currently mentored by the renowned Steve Erdody.
Timothy is a versatile performer with a growing list of high-profile credits. In addition to his extensive experience playing weddings and ballet productions, he has established himself as a skilled on-camera musician. His recent work includes filming as a character double for an upcoming Netflix production and performing as a featured musician in a music video for the artist Aurora Ardent. He also recently performed on the legendary Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Bros. as part of the Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive.
He performs on a 1979 Mario Gadda cello of the Stefano Scarampella model, made in Mantua, Italy—an instrument prized for its rich, powerful, and lyrical tone.
Outside of music, Timothy is a propulsion engineer at SpaceX, where he works on the Raptor engine. He applies the same focus and discipline required for rocket engineering to his cello playing, delivering performances that are both reliable and expressive. When he is not at SpaceX, his time is devoted to his lifelong passion for music and the arts.
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Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Temecula, CA
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Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Corona Del Mar, CA
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Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Escondido, CA
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Cocktail Party
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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Santa Monica, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Santa Monica, CA
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Studio Session
2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Los Angeles, CA
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House Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Los Angeles, CA
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