Cello Blog
Tips for Anyone Learning the Cello.
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Is the Cello Hard to Learn? The Truth from an Experienced Cello Teacher
Read more: Is the Cello Hard to Learn? The Truth from an Experienced Cello TeacherIs the cello hard to learn? This is a question I get asked often by adult friends and it’s a question without a simple answer. The most direct answer would be yes, the cello is hard to learn… but I’d…
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Online Cello Lessons: Great Free and Affordable Adult Cello Lessons for 2025
Read more: Online Cello Lessons: Great Free and Affordable Adult Cello Lessons for 2025Trying 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 internet. The cello has soared in popularity in recent years, and during the…
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As a Beginning Cello Player, Should I Continue to Practice Open Strings?
Read more: As a Beginning Cello Player, Should I Continue to Practice Open Strings?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 who prefers info in a video format, I’ve got you covered. Watch below. The…
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8 Things to Consider BEFORE Learning the Cello as an Adult.
Read more: 8 Things to Consider BEFORE Learning the Cello as an Adult.Are you thinking about learning the cello as an adult? If so, here are 8 things to consider before you make the leap! Find out if YOU have what it takes to start and stick with it. …
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Cello Choreography; The Cello Dance You MUST Learn!
Read more: Cello Choreography; The Cello Dance You MUST Learn!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 what this is all about and why it’s so important. Mastering Cello Choreography: A Crucial…
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Google’s New Cello Playing AI Bird – “Viola Bird”
Read more: Google’s New Cello Playing AI Bird – “Viola Bird”“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 play the cello? You draw the bow across the string and then this beautiful sound…
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How to Manage Music Performance Anxiety
Read more: How to Manage Music Performance AnxietyLearning to deal with performance anxiety feels impossible when that demon strikes. But it is absolutely manageable with the right tools. These are the elements with helped me overcome severe anxiety. (And if you prefer to watch the video, check…
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Weight, Speed & Contact Point of the Cello Bow
Read more: Weight, Speed & Contact Point of the Cello BowIf you are a beginning cello player, you might be trying to figure out how to get a better sound on the cello. If you don’t know about the combination of bow weight, speed and contact point, watch this! …
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Cello Extensions – Why Are They So Hard?
Read more: Cello Extensions – Why Are They So Hard?Cello extensions seem so difficult for the beginning cello player. But they don’t need to be! https://youtu.be/MbigQmCTNXE A lot of adult beginning cello players start learning the instrument and they quickly realize they absolutely love it. Everything is going great;…