"She’s a songwriter of haunting melodies which skate just to the romantic side of edgy, on which sit direct, socially resonant lyrics, and under which pulses deeply soulful playing."

Vancouver’s Clara Shandler performs under the moniker Sidewalk Cellist. She's performed on three continents, her music has been featured in films and has been performed by small ensembles and orchestras, she's collaborated with dancers, poets and theatre productions to create memorable experiences, and has released her fourth full-length album in September 2024.

Clara is a dedicated educator, committed to making music lessons fun by tailoring lessons to fit each individual student. She currently teaches cello, piano, and composition at the East Vancouver Community Music School and online through Music Arts School in Cambodia.