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My Vibrato Routine 13 Years Into Starting Cello as an Adult
I believe it’s the hardest aspect of cello playing to acquire as an adult learner and yet it’s something we all yearn for right off the bat.
Yes, You Can Start Cello in 2021! (How to Adapt to the Pandemic and Start Online)
Here’s a quick, 3 step guide on how to get started learning cello today online.
Student Cello Review: Amazon’s Best Selling Cecilio Student Cello Outfit
I tried Amazon's $269 (best-selling) cello | REVIEW (Spoiler: It came with a major problem!)
Learning Cello | What to do When You Hit a Plateau
In reality, learning to play the cello can feel more like a rollercoaster ride than a steady hike.
If you are currently experiencing a plateau, here are some of the tools I use to start moving towards my next breakthrough.
Can Adults Learn Cello?
In this blog post I’m going to cover the common pitfalls a serious adult learner is going to encounter on his/her journey towards cello mastery.
Is it Hard to Learn the Cello?
I’ve been asked this question a number of times, usually after I tell someone that I started my cello journey at 25.
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Cello: Common Misconceptions and How to Try Cellos Effectively
The right instrument can make learning the cello much easier and thus much more enjoyable.
The #1 Hurdle for Adult Cello Learners
In our adult lives physical tension simply becomes a part of our daily routine.
Sisyphus versus the snowball
Depending upon our approach to practice, our motivation can either feel like a boulder or a snowball.
Left hand too tight? Recalibrate that left hand! | Learning Cello
Is your left hand too tense while playing?
Flexibility exercise for finding your ideal bow grip | Learning Cello
Add this flexibility exercise onto my exercise for finding your ideal bow grip to help build supple fingers.
Bow grip exercise for finger flexibility | Learning Cello
Here is a great exercise I learned to help build flexible fingers while holding the bow.
Developing a comfortable cello bow grip, focusing on the thumb
Is your thumb uncomfortable or locked up when you grip the bow?
Pulling a rich sound on the Cello: C string
Attention adult cellists! Is your C string sounding a little weak?
Bow Grip Exercise for Adult Cello Learners
A good bow grip is completely secure and completely comfortable.
Learning Cello Later in Life | It’s Not Too Late
I’m going to create a little tension: it’s not too late.