Welcome back to my cello beginner series! In this episode, we continue the development of the left-hand /arm technique with note plucks and tunnel fingers. We also place your bow hold on the bow and then on the D string and dive into arm balance and bow grip! TIME STAMPS: Left hand/arm: 01:17 Bow hold: […]

In this video we get started on learning the cello from scratch! This is everything my students would learn from me in one of their very first cello lessons from body set-up, posture, parts of the cello, and beginning bow hand and left hand/arm exercises. This is the best way to get started on the […]

In this first video, I dive into everything you will need to begin learning the cello! This includes accessories, method books, and where to rent a cello. In my next beginner series video, I will teach you your cello setup and beginning left and right hand exercises. This free PDF lists everything out with links!

If you are frustrated with a scratchy or thin cello sound, it might be because you are tight in some areas! Tension in the body can be a major factor as to why you are not loving your cello tone! In this video, I explain 4 places where tension can be inhibiting your cello sound.