by Scarlett Arts | Apr 30, 2020 | Tips UK
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...
by Scarlett Arts | Apr 30, 2020 | Cello music, Tips UK
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...
by Scarlett Arts | Apr 30, 2020 | Workshop UK
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;...
by Scarlett Arts | Apr 30, 2020 | Cello music, Collaboration, Workshop UK
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...
by Scarlett Arts | Apr 30, 2020 | Tips UK
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...