One of THE biggest obstacles between us and our practice is the challenge of making space for it. So let’s make some!

The value of cello playing for me. What is it to you?

We want to feel good about our practice, not stressed.

It’s harder for some than for others; never underestimate the power of relaxation.

A snapshot from a January day in 2024.

an Advent Calendar ♥

Can I let go of the control that I’m trying to enforce onto my everyday life?

Waiting for perfection is unrealistic.

What is there to know about cello strings? A lot!

How much is necessary for cellists to know about strings? That's what I'll be exploring here.

If I'm not at all aware of how my thoughts are treating me, I'll be a ball bouncing between the thoughts as they please. I then leave my state of mind at any given time in the hands of my thoughts. Do I want to do that?

Pop, rock, jazz, -many of these other music genres use chords more than the written out music we find in sheet music.

I'm going to skip ahead a little bit today, and talk about what you can expect if you want to join an orchestra.

'What to play?'

is the topic of this episode, now that we have

1) our intention in order

2) everything we need to get started

3) a cello teacher

4) an idea of how to practice

You find yourself at home the day after the lesson and you think "What now?"

First of all, do you really need a cello teacher?

So, you have a dream, and you have an intention. Next, you'll need a cello, a bow, and a case.

Become aware of your intention. Dare to be confident in yourself. Be in it for the long run.

How do you approach what you’re playing?

Are you about to acquire a new cello for yourself?

There is learning a new piece.

And there is that deep learning that unfolds when nourishing a long-term relationship to a piece.