Carolyn Hagler - Instructor

About the Author: Carolyn Hagler is the founder and director of www.CelloDiscovery.com – “The Home for Beginning Adult Cello Students”. She is a tenured member of the Austin Symphony Orchestra and earned a Master of Music degree in cello performance from the University of Texas at Austin. She also holds a K-12 teaching certificate in the state of Texas. Carolyn has focused her pedagogy on teaching adults the joy of learning the cello through a natural, relaxed body, achievable goals and fun, engaging interactive music scores. Carolyn spent decades honing her skills as an expert teacher of beginning students. Throughout her many years as a public school orchestra director, she was able to teach hundreds of students the skills necessary to win top honors in contests and festivals throughout the state of Texas As a cellist, Carolyn has performed on numerous recordings and soundtracks, toured internationally and explored many different styles of music. Though raised in Northern California, she currently lives in Austin, TX with her husband and their dog, Annie.

As a Beginning Cello Player, Should I Continue to Practice Open Strings?
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As a Beginning Cello Player, Should I Continue to Practice Open Strings?

Yes! You should practice open strings at every level! Here's why...
Open string practice is important at EVERY stage of development!It's true. Beginners and professionals alike benefit from this practice regimen. (And if you are someone...
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Cello Choreography; The Cello Dance You MUST Learn!
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Cello Choreography; The Cello Dance You MUST Learn!

Cello choreography is an essential practice technique which is often overlooked.
Cello choreography is a practice and performance technique which too often overlooked. In this blog (and in the video below), I'll fill you in on...
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Google’s New Cello Playing AI Bird – “Viola Bird”
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Google’s New Cello Playing AI Bird – “Viola Bird”

This bird can make you feel like a rock-star cellist!
"Viola Bird" (the AI Cello Bird) will Let You Find Out What it's Like to Play the Cello (Kinda...) Ever wonder what it's like to...
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How to Manage Music Performance Anxiety
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How to Manage Music Performance Anxiety

I Overcame Severe Performance Anxiety. You can too. Here's how.
Learning to deal with performance anxiety feels impossible when that demon strikes. But it is absolutely manageable with the right tools. These are the elements...
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Online Cello Lessons: Great Free and Affordable Adult Cello Lessons for 2023
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Online Cello Lessons: Great Free and Affordable Adult Cello Lessons for 2023

 Trying to figure out how to learn the cello online for free?This article contains recommendations for the best free and affordable online cello lessons on the...
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8 Things to Consider BEFORE Learning the Cello as an Adult.
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8 Things to Consider BEFORE Learning the Cello as an Adult.

Do you have what it takes to learn the cello?
    Are you thinking about learning the cello as an adult? If so, here are 8 things to consider before you make the leap!...
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