In the first week of January something very beautiful happened, something I hope to experience often. A beginning cellist, who has a second year of cello lessons in the surroundings of Utrecht, planned a lesson because she wanted to see if the cello she borrowed was...
1. “Playing the cello should start young.” Nope. Really. I started when I was 19 and became a professional cellist, and I have pupils who started after the age of 45 and now effortlessly change positions and enjoy Bach: fable! 2. “Playing the cello...
For the first time this month I hosted a workshop day with only Christmas music in Christmas atmosphere. The Cello Christmas Extreme. How nice and cozy it was; the house was filled with cellists and guests. Outside the Swedish torches and fire basket were burning;...
UPDATE 23 MONTH: This workshop is now offered online because of the measures taken around the Corona virus! Last year I received an email from filmmaker Maarten Roos with the nice news that Ilse de Ziah, Irish cellist and completely at home in Irish music, would give...
Playing double handles, or ironing two strings at the same time so that two tones sound, is a feast. I love it! Unfortunately not everyone shares this thought with me, but practice makes everything better and easier. Golden rule; work with your weight so that your...
