Occasionally we hear from adult cello students who felt discouraged by a teacher. They felt like the teacher didn’t value their efforts and time or didn’t even see the point in learning the cello as an adult in the first place. While we think (and hope) this is a rare occurrence, here are 4 reasons […]
Beginner Adult Students
Cello Care Basics
You’ve got a cello so you may know it isn’t exactly cheap. Now you need to know how to care for it! This one hopefully goes without saying, but be gentle! Always handle it with two hands (preferably one on the neck and one on the side) and keep an eye on both ends of […]
Fun Cello Movie Music for Summer
Even though we play a lot of classical music on the cello, sometimes we just want to play something different. Playing pop songs or movie tunes can be a nice break. Having a new fun piece to play can even inspire more practice! Check out these beginning to intermediate level movie books that we (and […]
How to Rosin
Not sure what you’re supposed to do with that block of rosin that came with your cello? Here is the who, what, when, where, why, and how of rosin. Who: You. What: Rosin’s main ingredient is tree sap. The recipe changes with the maker, but that is the essential starting point. Some makers mix in […]
Why You Need a Teacher
One of the most important first steps to learning the cello is finding a teacher. Let’s not mince words here: the cello is a complicated instrument. The precision required and specificity of technique is unlike most things we come across in our daily lives. Think of the amount of time it takes to learn to […]