Cello in 30 Days™
Your 30-lesson beginner blueprint
(tailor-made for you, the adult learner)
Get started with the only online step-by-step sequential learning course specifically designed for adult beginners.
What if you could jumpstart your cello journey today?
With Cello in 30 Days™, you get the structured step-by-step on-demand lesson plan you need in order to go from cello beginner to confident cellist.
THIS IS THE COURSE I WISH I’D HAD AS AN ADULT BEGINNER —
A thirty lesson blueprint with all the steps and tools you need in one place.
I want cello to become a lifelong pursuit for you as it has for me. Having been an adult beginner myself, I know what topics and concepts to share with you and in what order.
MY STRATEGIC DESIGN
Instead of a subscription-based model with an enormous number of videos (which can feel overwhelming), I have curated and designed 30 sequential lessons to provide you with the best possible start.
Join hundreds of other students -
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BRYAN O.
I just finished the course…[Billy is] a fantastic teacher. From [his] demeanor to [his] production quality - it's top notch!
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CURTIS S.
Billy’s warm personal approach made each session feel like a live individual lesson. Now after only 4 weeks, I actually feel like I am a cello player. My wife says that it sounds like I am really playing the cello!
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LARRY M.
The ability to work on the lessons according to my schedule has been critical to my progress. I can’t wait for more!
Cello in 30 Days™ | Online Cello Course
HERE’S WHAT’S YOU’LL FIND INSIDE:
BEGINNER BONUS MODULE:
Week 0: Basics
Week 0 videos cover everything you need to sit down for your first lesson with me - including how prepare your area, how to hold the cello and bow, an overview of cello anatomy, and how to tune and tape your cello.
+ 30 core lessons divided into 4 modules for self-paced study:
WEEK 1 MODULE:
Intro to left & right hand techniques
(7 videos, ~30 minutes each)
We’re laying the foundation of your cello journey by learning how to pull a beautiful ribbon of sound with the bow, how to play notes with the left hand, and by Day 7, how to put it all together and play a one-octave D Major scale.
WEEK 2 MODULE:
Ode to Joy
(7 videos, ~30 minutes each)
We start harnessing the incredible sonic range of the cello by learning a 2-octave C Major scale. We also learn how to slur notes with the bow and how to play Beethoven's famous Ode to Joy melody from his 9th symphony.
WEEK 3 MODULE:
Extensions and an étude by Kummer
(7 videos, ~30 minutes each)
We expand our left hand capability by learning how to comfortably and safely play left hand extensions. With this added range of notes now within reach, we learn a one octave B flat major scale (which uses 2 extensions). We also learn a hauntingly beautiful étude by Kummer.
WEEK 4 MODULE:
The Last Rose of Summer
(9 videos, ~30 minutes each)
In this very exciting final ‘week’ of 9 days, we learn 4th position & how to shift with the left hand between positions. This expanded access to notes of the fingerboard allows us to learn a 2 octave F major scale, and we put shifting, slurs, and our sound production tools to use as we learn the Irish folk melody, The Last Rose of Summer.
+ BONUSES!
BONUS #1
Mastering smooth bow changes
We’ll explore collé and how to build the finger flexibility needed to change the bow seamlessly. Then, I’ll walk you through, step-by-step, how to develop and implement the ‘paintbrush’ technique. By the end, you will understand the role of the bow arm and fingers in executing buttery smooth bow changes.
BONUS #2
(More) Lower Neck Positions
We’ll cover the rest of the lower neck positions, including 1/2, 2nd, and 3rd position.
BONUS #3
Music Theory Primer
In this series of videos, I’ll teach you the basics of music theory, including how to read music and note identification, note values, rhythms, time signatures, and interval theory and ear training.
BONUS #4
Ongoing Live Monthly Masterclasses
Here’s your chance to ask me your questions and get my specific feedback on your playing. The group energy will also keep you motivated along your cello journey.
SNEAK PEEK?
Take an exclusive tour inside the course with Billy:
Do you long for the flexibility of cello lessons on demand + online from the comfort of your own home?
With Cello in 30 Days, you can take a lesson and practice with me at any time, day or night, so that you can:
Learn at your own pace
Take a lesson whenever you have a 30-40 minute window in your day
Double or triple up on the lessons that are more difficult for you
And with lifetime access, you’ll have 30 high resolution video lessons to refer back to time and time again.
HI, I’M BILLY TOBENKIN -
I’m a professional cellist, online educator, and expert in teaching adult learners.
Having been an adult beginner myself 15 years ago, I know what it’s like.
I remember feeling overwhelmed and unsure of my path at the beginning of my cello journey.
I wish there had been a step-by-step all-in-one program that I could follow.
That’s why I created Cello in 30 Days™.
I designed this program based on my own struggles as an adult learner.
Having forged my own arduous path (earning a 2nd Bachelors in Cello Performance and studying with some of the top teachers in the world), I now want to help other adult beginners find the quickest and most effective path to their musical goals.
CELLO in 30 DAYS™
EMBARK ON YOUR MOST FULFILLING YEAR EVER
Learn cello using a system developed for adult learning -
faqs:
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE THE COURSE?
You receive lifetime access to all course materials.
Go at your own pace, double or triple on days, and feel free to go back and review previous days.
DOES THIS COURSE REPLACE REAL LIVE CELLO LESSONS?
My course is meant to provide the daily consistent and sequential teaching and practice in 30 minute increments per day to get you off to the best start possible.
Traditionally, adult beginners will take 30 minute or hour lessons once a week. That means two things:
You are only introduced to new concepts during that short period of time during your lesson
You are likely to develop “bad” habits during your time alone practicing due to unsupervised practice.
Your progress is contingent upon perfect retention and practice of what you learned during your lesson.
With my course, each lesson builds upon the last so that by the end of the 30 lessons, you have travelled a far greater distance because you haven’t wasted a single practice session.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is perfect for adult learners new to cello AND for those who have already started, taken lessons, or are self-taught but feel they don’t have a firm grasp of fundamentals.
Goal-oriented students — While each lesson builds step-by-step, weekly milestones create tangible progress that will keep you motivated.
Students who are motivated but need flexibility and/or structure — Many adults find it difficult to schedule time for regular in-person lessons. Cello in 30 Days provides the structure and needed flexibility to take a lesson day or night while sticking to a prescribed program.
Students who have already started cello (but feel they do not have a solid foundation) — Many students come to this course having already started their journeys but feeling they would like to establish a better foundation. After the course, they can walk away with a better understanding of beginner cello technique (not just knowing “how” to do something, but understanding the “why” behind what to do).
WHEN DOES THE COURSE START AND FINISH?
The course starts as soon as you enroll and ends whenever you want! It’s all on-demand.
HOW OFTEN WILL CELLO IN 30 DAYS™ BE OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT?
The course opens for enrollment 1-2 times per year.
But you can try the first lesson for free NOW by clicking here.
WHEN IS THE NEXT ENROLLMENT PERIOD?
Click through to “Enrollment Details” to learn more about the next enrollment dates.
I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION…WHERE CAN I GET HELP?
Simply email me at billy@adultcello.com!
