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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are a couple places you can start your search: Local community music schools. A quick internet search should turn up hits in your area. The cello professor at the local university may have some suggestions. Online databases, such as American String Teachers Association or Suzuki Association. Once you have some leads, get in touch […]