Cello Lessons

Cello lessons, 10 steps to playing the cello

1. Prepare to have your life enriched in ways that bring new fun, friends and experiences as never before. Once you start playing you will find that some old habits and time wasting actions like watching too much TV, hours of surfing the web or reading too much of the same old subjects will no longer occupy your free time as before. Joining musical groups will forge new relationships and life long friends. Prepare for the new YOU! Learn the Cello with Videos, eBook and Computer lessons   2. Set your goals Like any accomplishment worth obtaining, setting a reasonable goal is the first step. Do you want to play classical music in a symphony or bring your new cello skills into a small acoustic group or maybe you want to play in church. Know where you want to go before you start your journey.

3. Determine your learning method
You may choose to learn to play the cello from online cello lessons, self teaching or a traditional cello teacher. Different methods have options to learn to read music also.

4. Determine your budget
Instrument costs and teachers (if you need one) will drive the amount that you will need to spend. Determine your expenses and plan accordingly.

5. Rent a cello
Rent a cello for a month or two to get a feel of the instrument. You can use the rental cello to compare with other cellos before purchasing one.

6. Purchase a cello
Purchase a cello and bow within your budget. Many cellist grow attached to their cello and give it a name.

7. Produce a good tone with the cello bow.
Learn to produce a beautiful rich tone on the cello. Most adults can do this in a couple of weeks. Children can take a bit longer.

8. Find a musical group, band or ensemble to play in.
Once you can produce a good cello tone there are many musical groups that would love to have the addition of a cello. Even if you can’t read music on the fly (sight read) yet or play many complicated pieces or songs your ability to play basic simple rich tones will be in demand to play backup or simple harmony.

9. Understand the “positions” on the cello.
Playing in multiple “cello positions” will give you the ability to play more advanced harmonies and solos.

10. Play music that you enjoy and share your skills with others.
As you learn the cello many conductors, musical directors and band leaders will unknowing ask you to play more and more of the music that they enjoy. To grow as a cellist you must always find time to play music that you have a passion for. Learn the balance of sharing your new skills yet still allotting time to play music that you enjoy.