From 1993 to 2003, he held the prestigious post of "Gregor Piatigorsky Endowed Chair in Violoncello " at the USC Thornton School of Music.
From 1993 to 2003, he held a prominent academic post as the "Gregor Piatigorsky Endowed Chair in Violoncello" at the USC Thornton School of Music, which is similar to being a renowned professor or master teacher.