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!
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”
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
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
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.
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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Weight, Speed & Contact Point of the Cello Bow
How to Get a Better Cello Sound.
If you are a beginning cello player, you might be trying to figure out how to get a better sound on the cello. If you...
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Cello Extensions – Why Are They So Hard?
4 Tricks to Extend Easier.
Cello extensions seem so difficult for the beginning cello player. But they don't need to be!https://youtu.be/MbigQmCTNXEA lot of adult beginning cello players start learning the...
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What is a Cello Wolf Tone?
And How Do I Get Rid of It?
What is a cello wolf tone and how do I get rid of it? If you are somewhat new to the cello, you’ve most certainly...
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Learning to Practice Better; Better Habits = Better Results. Here’s How:
Does repetition really improve your playing? If you played it wrong, just do it again...and again...and again. That should do the trick. Think back on...
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8 Best Online Cello Communities
Finding the RIGHT cello community for YOU is key to your success learning the cello.
An online cello forum might be a strange thing to write a blog about, but it’s a very important component to learning the cello as...
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Violin or Cello – Which is Better to Learn as an Adult?
Learn the differences between the violin and cello and which one might be the right choice for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28YVOGk5uGY&t=152sYou might be considering taking up a stringed instrument but can’t choose between the violin or the cello (which are likely among your top contenders)....
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Considering Learning the Cello? Here’s all Your Questions Answered!
Can Anyone Learn the Cello?
Is it possible? Can you do it? How? Where??Is it true anyone can learn to play the cello?Though it is a little cliche to say,...
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Tarantella for Cello by W. H. Squire. Why YOU Should Learn this Piece!
An explanation of the cello techniques used in the Tarantella by Squire
The Tarantella by Squire is an exciting piece of music written for the intermediate level cellist. “Tarantella” is ridiculously fun, intermediate-level cello work by William...
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Learning a Musical Instrument Online as an Adult – Does it Work ?
Many adults are flocking to online learning for every subject imaginable. But is it possible to learn a musical instrument online? In 2022, it’s probably...
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How to Rent a Cello – Everything You Need to Know!
All of your cello rental questions answered.
Having a good cello is very important at any stage of learning. The sound the cello produces will either motivate you or discourage you. And...
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Beginning Cello Player – An Effective Practice Strategy
How to practice the cello
Does it seem like you are practicing the amount of time you should, yet you aren't making the amount of progress you want? As a beginning adult...
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How to Clean Your Cello
Expert tips on keeping your cello clean and well maintained.
Neglected cellos: A couple years ago, I spent some time working with one of the central Texas high school orchestra programs. I was there...
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Cello Supplies: Everything You’ll Need to Learn the Cello
Here are the items you will need to learn how to play the cello.
If you want to learn how to play the cello, there are a number of supplies you will need to to get started. So you...
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Is the Cello Hard to Learn? The Truth from an Experienced Cello Teacher
Learning the cello as an adult
Is 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....
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