Technique

“How do you know where to put your fingers?” “PRACTICE!” Catapults are the foundation of in-tune first position playing. Pianists have it easy – all they do is push a button. Guitarists have to hit somewhere between two frets to get it right. Even violinists get to look at their fingers while they play. Cello […]

“Oh, they tuned my cello at the store.I’m good.” If only that were the truth! However, your cello should be tuned each time you sit down to play. You’ll find that if you tune it every day, it will stay more or less in tune from day to day. Using an electronic tuner is a

Why is the cello the most beautiful sounding instrument in the world? Because of the way we use the bow! A natural bow stroke is one of the most fundamental and at the same time most advanced elements of cello technique. The process of learning the cello is largely one of learning which muscles NOT

Correct cello posture is the most fundamental element to good playing. It seems like every student, no matter how advanced, needs to be reminded of posture. Whether you are just starting out or are playing major concertos, your posture can make or break your success on the instrument. Here’s how it works, the more complex