Hi, I'm Mr. Neely! I love music and I love teaching. I'm originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma and moved here to Albuquerque in 2017. My favorite things in the world are the mountains, my wife and daughter, and riding my bike as often as I can. I have degrees in cello performance from The University of Tulsa (BM 2017) and The University of New Mexico (MM 2020), where my principal teachers were Diane Bucchianeri and David Schepps. I perform with the cello sections of Santa Fe Pro Musica, the New Mexico Philharmonic, and the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra.

I believe that every student can benefit greatly from playing a string instrument. Music is a skill, and just like any other skill it can be developed through time and intentional practice. Orchestra develops confidence, grit, problem solving, and is a wonderful means for self-expression. I want to empower my students to be lifelong lovers of music by allowing them to make great music at a high level.