Most Common Beginner Cello Q's ANSWERED

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Billy Tobenkin is a Los Angeles-based cellist who specializes in teaching adult learners. As a professional cellist who started playing the cello from scratch at 25, he is in a unique position to help others, like him, who found the cello later in life. He has developed strategies from his own musical journey to accelerate the learning process, and he is here to share them with you.

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00:00 Intro
SETUP
0:50 What do I absolutely need to start learning cello?
2:05 Do I need a special chair?
4:27 How do I safely store my cello?

THE BOW
6:59 How do I tighten my bow?
9:26 How often should I apply rosin?
12:16 How do I apply rosin?
13:36 What brand of rosin should I use?

THE CELLO
15:18 How do I clean my cello?
18:12 Rent or buy?
20:45 Should I use tape on my fingerboard?

DOWN THE ROAD
22:57 When can I learn vibrato?
25:23 When should I start learning to shift?
26:38 When should I buy my first cello?
27:49 What should my goal be realistically on cello?


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