Learn Cello From The Beginning!

What you'll learn
Learn the absolute basics of a quality Cello Technique.
Begin developing a good inner-hearing through Solfa Singing (with guidance from me) to support smoother instrumental learning.
Develop good basic Musicianship, and concept of a good Cello sound.
Learn to read notation in the Bass Clef and other musical symbols.
Enjoy the emotional benefits of learning the Cello.
Achieve an overall good understanding and avoid physical bad habits through my non-hurried tutorial videos.
Experience a little Music Theory too with a rhythm-writing exercise I've included.
Requirements
A Cello and Bow of suitable size that are well set-up and ready for use.
A chair of good strength and ideal size.
A music stand and quality rosin.
An ideal space in which to learn that is spacious enough and free of potential hazards.
A device from which to view my videos, which should be secured on a firm/level surface.
If possible, speakers and a subwoofer so that you can hear more frequencies for maximum learning.
A floor stop for the Cello endpin, to protect flooring/carpets and ensure that the instrument does not move.
Description
"Learn Cello from the Beginning!" is a course that I have created that is non-hurried, thorough and structured. It is suitable for students aged 5 years to adult. This online course consists of tutorial videos aimed at achieving a firm grasp of the absolute basics of Cello-playing. With this course the student is receiving more of a musical package, because I have also included some Musicianship training into this course (Solfa Singing, and Rhythm & Pulse work) - this gives the student a good start regarding their understanding of the fundamentals of Music. This also directly supports instrumental learning, as the student's inner-hearing and awareness of pulse & rhythm begins to develop sooner. Included are documents, which the student can print off, and these contain the notation of pieces/songs covered in my Tutorial Videos, specific rhythms, homework tasks and hints. There is also a bit of writing work for the student to do to help them get used to writing what they are playing. What I teach in this course enables the student to achieve a solid foundation with their instrumental playing. This helps to keep potential bad habits away that can occur later on. In the videos and documents, I advise students 'what' and 'how' to practise, and always emphasise working in a way that is thorough to enable smoother progress. *Please note that for prospective students who are under 18 years old, this course must be purchased by an adult (such as a parent/guardian) who can open the account, handle enrolments, and manage the student's account usage for that student.*Please note this course is for individual students only, and is not for teachers/professional musicians/schools/groups of students/other types of institutions.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introducing myself and my course, "Learn Cello from the Beginning!" (Set 1)
Section 2: Tune your Cello: follow me step-by-step as I use my voice and Piano!
Lecture 2 Tune your Cello
Section 3: Tutorials 1 to 4
Lecture 3 Cello Tutorial Video 1
Lecture 4 Cello Tutorial Video 2
Lecture 5 Cello Tutorial Video 3
Lecture 6 Cello Tutorial Video 4
Section 4: Tutorials 5 and 6
Lecture 7 Cello Tutorial Video 5
Lecture 8 Cello Tutorial Video 6
Section 5: Applying Rosin
Lecture 9 Applying Rosin to your Bow
Section 6: Tutorials 7 to 10
Lecture 10 Cello Tutorial Video 7
Lecture 11 Cello Tutorial Video 8
Lecture 12 Cello Tutorial Video 9
Lecture 13 Cello Tutorial Video 10
Section 7: Tutorials 11 to 14
Lecture 14 Cello Tutorial Video 11
Lecture 15 Cello Tutorial Video 12
Lecture 16 Cello Tutorial Video 13
Lecture 17 Cello Tutorial Video 14
Individual Beginner students keen to learn the Cello.,Individual students already playing the Cello who feel they need a firmer grasp of the basics.
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