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Eduardo Fernández explores Fernando Sor's distinctive right-hand and left-hand techniques, including his three finger PIM approach and wide fret stretches.

Andrew York shares his real-time process for improvisation, composition, and building creative confidence on classical guitar.

Bahar Ossareh shares practical tips for building speed through better planning, cleaner movement, and more effective metronome practice in Tárrega’s Estudio in E Minor.

Discover how Badi Assad uses soft grooves, muted string effects, and percussive touches to bring new rhythm, color, and energy to guitar playing.

Learn a practical metronome method for mastering difficult guitar position shifts using full harmonies and gradual tempo changes from Paganini’s Caprice No. 24.

Learn a 5-step method for shaping expressive melodies on classical guitar. Watch a lesson segment and explore a practical workbook all about melodic phrasing.

Guitarist Vladimir Gorbach shares a step-by-step approach to practicing guitar scales with control, relaxation, and gradually increasing tempo. Watch the free lesson segment and download the workbook.

Watch Joaquín Clerch perform the Sarabande from Bach’s Lute Suite BWV 996 and follow along with a downloadable classical guitar score.

Explore a lesson segment on Bach’s Prelude BWV 997 for classical guitar. Learn how to shape phrasing, clarify counterpoint, and bring hidden voices to life.

Discover a structured Segovia scales routine with Belmin Okanovic. Improve speed, control, and coordination with this focused classical guitar lesson segment.

Explore a short lesson segment on Tárrega’s Mazurkas with insights on phrasing, accent, and expressive technique. Watch the clip and learn how to shape this music with more color and intention.

A short classical guitar rasgueado lesson that will build your finger strength, control, and right hand clarity.

Learn how guitarist Francisco Luis connects harmony and fretboard fluency using a passage from Regondi’s Etude No. 1. Discover practical ways to visualize chords and modulations across the neck.

Learn how to master the tremolo in Tárrega’s Recuerdos de la Alhambra with Xuefei Yang. Discover expert tips, rhythmic drills, and tone control exercises in her tonebase guitar course.

Explore Joaquín Clerch’s profound transcription of Bach’s Chaconne in D Minor (BWV 1004) for guitar. Watch the performance, download the free score, and uncover his interpretive approach in the full tonebase course.

Few pieces are as electrifying or as emotionally charged as Asturias. Though originally written for piano, Albéniz’s iconic work has become a rite of passage for classical guitarists, thanks to its dramatic textures and relentless energy.

Discover Joaquín Clerch’s approach to clean articulation and posture, plus download a free workbook to guide your practice.

There’s a reason guitarists fall in love with Capricho Catalán. Originally written for piano, Albéniz’s tender melody feels utterly at home on our instrument—lyrical, expressive, and deeply human.

Know a classical guitarist you’re struggling to get a gift for? In this post, we’ll show you several options to make your favorite classical guitarist’s holiday.

Andrés Segovia has established a permanent legacy on the classical guitar that has reached millions and millions of people around the world. In this post, we’ll dive deep into the origins, philosophies, and legacy of Andrés Segovia.

Renowned guitarist, composer, and tonebase artist Gulli Bjornsson has released a brand new album of works for guitar by the composer, called Landslög. In this post, we’ll hear about the composer’s inspiration, album origins, and more.

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the classical guitar online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the classical guitar with this new comprehensive feature.

Those familiar with the classical guitar’s robust sound will know the variety of timbral effects that are possible via using percussive techniques. Here, Badi Assad walks us through these various percussive techniques accessible on the clas

Jacopo Lazzaretti (tonebase Guitar Ambassador) and Kerry Lynch (Flute), known together as the JKL DUO, released their debut album The International Poet on all online platforms July 21st.

Here, we will explore natural and artificial harmonics and demonstrate a few of our favorite approaches for incorporating them into our music.

Here, we will explore classical guitar performance tips offered by tonebase artist and acclaimed classical guitarist Pepe Romero.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into Carcassi’s Etude No. 4 and show you his best methods for approaching this piece from a technical and interpretive point of view.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into Villa-lobos’ Etude No. 5 with Gabriel Bianco and show you his best methods for approaching this piece from a technical and interpretive point of view.

Almost every melody you will play as a guitarist to an extent will comprise of whole and half steps. They’re everywhere, and understanding them is vital to playing any sort of lines, either melodic or accompanimental, on the guitar.

Understanding how the circle of fifths works on guitar is vital to understanding the bigger picture of guitar music theory. Here, we'll dive deeper into how it works so you can gain a more comprehensive understanding of your repertoire.

Diatonic harmony is everywhere - from long extended sonatas to melodies such as Happy Birthday, understanding it is essential for mastery on the classical guitar. Here, we'll take a deeper look into what it is and how it works.

Understanding how the modes work is vital to understanding the bigger picture of music theory. They’re the backbone of so much of the repertoire we play on a daily basis, and understanding them is vital to your development as a guitarist.

Here, we’ll discuss the top 3 most-effective ways to teach yourself classical guitar online, with or without formal guitar lessons.

Do you want to learn more about how to properly play Asturias by Isaac Albeniz? In this blog post, we’ll share more about how to play each section of Albeniz’s Asturias with proper technique and phrasing.

In this article, we will go in-depth on everything you need to know to play Sunburst by Andrew York, just as the composer intended.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into creating an authentic rendition of the classical pieces you play, through the lens of the composers and performers of the time.

In this lesson, we’ll dive deeper with tonebase head of guitar Mircea Gogoncea and show you an easier way to maximize your stretching potential.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into the Cavatina from "The Deer Hunter" and take you through each aspect of performance, and show you how to refine your classical guitar practice and expression.

In this article, learn about the Baroque lute's many interpretive possibilities in key selection, Baroque-era ornaments, and more from acclaimed lutenist Nigel North.

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The hardest skill for any musician to learn – How to find your next guitar piece?

While it’s certainly easier slapping a tuner on your headstock and obeying the flashing series of lights, learning to tune your guitar by ear comes with an incredible amount of benefits. Here's how to get started!

What are classical guitar strings made of? Where do you buy them? How do you change them? Read our comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know about classical guitar strings.

Watch 50+ free lessons taught by the world's best guitarists. Learn how to master new techniques, refine your interpretations, practice efficiently, and more!

Why is it Andrés Segovia never played Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez? Did it led to the creation of another brilliant concerto with a somewhat ironic title? Francisco Chaves explores the research that answers these questions!

We all know it’s important to practice scales. Yet convincing ourselves simply to pull out the metronome can often seem like a huge hurdle in itself! Here are a few ways to reframe scale practice to make it more fun and helpful long-term.

Francisco Chaves discusses the late Julian Bream’s revolutionary contributions to the classical guitar world.

GFA competition winner and Augustine Strings artist Tengyue (TY) Zhang shares 5 ways he makes sure he is prepared for every concert.

Cuban classical guitarist Rene Izquierdo teaches Etude №6, one of the most famous Brouwer studies. Scroll down to watch the full lesson and learn more by visiting tonebase!

In this installment of Ask An Artist, GRAMMY Award-winner Scott Tennant shares 3 tricks for classical guitarists with “hooked” nails.

There is no shortage of questions to consider when purchasing a classical guitar. But there are some guidelines that everyone should follow, especially if this is your very first guitar. Here are a few!

While its intimacy is one of the reasons why we love the classical guitar, it can present a challenge when playing with other instruments. Francisco Chaves shares an affordable classical guitar amplifier that solves this issue.

This month, we surveyed hundreds of members in our wonderful tonebase community, asking about their practice habits, favorite composers, guitars and more. Here's what we learnt.

Looking for some practical tips on growing and shaping your nails for classical guitar? Check out our comprehensive guide where we cover all your questions in detail.

As a follow up to his tonebase lesson, "How to Practice," Thomas Viloteau breaks down his 10 steps to learning a new piece on the classical guitar.

Boris Giltburg breaks down how your hand and arm function as levers, and why releasing tension transforms your piano tone.

Explore how different breathing rhythms shape your piano playing in this free lesson segment from Adam Golka's course on mindful practicing.

Renowned pianist and Chopin interpreter Garrick Ohlsson explores how the composer blends structure and imagination, and why great interpretation depends on both.

Learn how Penelope Roskell approaches "thumb under" motion, flowing arm movement, and smoother multi octave arpeggios in this practical piano lesson segment.

Learn a smart practice strategy for the agitated triplet section of Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in C sharp minor with pianist Claire Huangci.

Discover how Michelle Cann brings Chopin’s Ballade No 3 to life in this lesson segment, exploring musical storytelling, tone color, and expressive phrasing.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet explores tone color, phrasing, and harmony in Debussy’s Girl with the Flaxen Hair in this focused lesson segment for pianists. Free tutorial video and workbook included.

In this video, pianist Andrew Tyson performs Scarlatti’s Sonata in D Minor K.9. Download the score to follow along.

Learn how to handle the coda of Chopin’s Ballade No. 1 with guidance from Garrick Ohlsson. This short lesson segment reveals practical strategies for navigating the work’s emotional and technical peak.

Discover a practical lesson segment on piano rotation technique, including alignment, trills, octaves, and forearm motion for tension free playing and better tone.

A Cliburn Competition winner explains how to approach piano leaps with confidence using anchor notes, muscle memory, and efficient movement.

Discover how articulation, timing, and pedal shape Beethoven’s Bagatelle Op. 119 No. 1 in a focused lesson segment with Boris Giltburg.

Discover a hand extension exercise from Sara Davis Buechner that builds flexibility and balance at the piano, drawn from the legendary School of Virtuosity.

Discover how Nikolai Lugansky unpacks the meaning of bells in Rachmaninoff’s music — symbols of life, death, and destiny — on tonebase.

Learn how Irish pianist John O’Conor approaches Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata through mindful listening and sound production. Discover how one-note exercises can transform your tone and musical sensitivity. Watch the free lesson and download the tonebase edition.

Learn how Chopin Competition winner Yulianna Avdeeva shapes tone, phrasing, and pedaling in the C-sharp minor Nocturne. Includes free workbook and video segment.

Beethoven’s Sonata in F minor, Op. 2 No. 1 may be an early work, but it’s anything but timid.

Know a pianist you’re struggling to get a gift for? In this post, we’ll show you several options to make your favorite pianist’s holiday.

Here, we will explore ways to learn piano online, and how you can incorporate these methods into your practice routine to make the most progress on the piano.

Renowned pianist Evan Shinners, also known as WTF Bach and the founder of The Bach Store, has just released the first 3 of what will be over 20 albums spanning all of J.S. Bach’s keyboard music. Here, Shinners shares his inspiration for the massive endeavor.

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the piano online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the piano with this new comprehensive feature.

Nothing sets the holiday scene more than some pleasant Christmas-themed pieces for the piano. In this post, we’ll introduce you to 10 pieces you can learn this month to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

Here are 10 ideas for how to make practice more enjoyable in 2024.

In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the Scarlatti Sonata and master the techniques necessary to play with precision.

Here, we’ll discuss what goes into a piano technique practice session and how to structure it to get the most out of your dedication.

In this three part series we will look at different applications of practice and how to best structure your time to come away from each of them feeling accomplished.

In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach Fantaisie Impromptu and master the techniques necessary to play with precision.

In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach Ligeti’s Etude No. 4 - Fanfares.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your E minor scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your E major scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your A major scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your A major scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your D minor scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your D major scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your G minor scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your A major scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your C minor scale on the piano.

Mastering the C major scale on piano is a task every pianist will have to accomplish at some point in their journey, as much of our common repertoire is based on the components of this scale.

Here, we’ll discuss the top 3 most-effective ways to teach yourself piano, with or without formal piano lessons.

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Ben Laude (Head of Piano @ tonebase) is joined by his former Juilliard classmate and tonebase artist Juliana Han for a special Q&A on practicing the piano.

We recently had the opportunity to test out the PlayScore 2 sheet music scanning app and decided to share what it is, how it works, ways you can benefit from using it, and more!

Watch 50+ free lessons taught by the world's best pianists. Learn how to master new techniques, refine your interpretations, practice efficiently, and more!

Today, we will be exploring 4 common piano practice mistakes we all do without noticing and should actively try to do less of going forward!

Ben Laude, Head of Piano @ tonebase, shares an intimate glimpse behind the scenes of our latest production with the renowned performer and pedagogue Emanuel Ax. Watch for his tutorials coming soon to tonebase!

Here, I'll take you through three important evaluation questions to help you find the best piano teacher so your lessons can be as productive as possible.

How did piano masters such as Mozart, Chopin, and Brahms practice? In our pursuit of successful practice routines, we’ve compiled the piano practice tips and strategies of some of history’s most famous pianists and composers.

For those of us whose piano athleticism is more fit for recreational leagues, is it even worth cracking open the scores of more treacherous works — or should we just leave them to entertain our ears?

Introducing a new keyboard musicianship series based on the training methods of great composers.

Check out our latest review on KeyboardKraze!

Have you been struggling with piano pedaling in your practice routine? This article will help you understand all you need to know about pedaling, from its function to stylistic considerations.

Here, we'll show you how to prepare for a recital and transform your preparation routine to set you up for success.

Vadim Repin shares his approach to learning new violin repertoire, from first reading the score to meeting living composers and honoring classical traditions.

Violinist Martin Beaver and pianist Kevin Fitz-Gerald unpack the cueing, articulation, and dynamics of Beethoven's Sonata Op. 12 No. 1 opening.

Violin virtuoso Simone Porter breaks down the expressive language hidden in Sarasate's Malagueña, from bow technique to dynamic shaping, in this illuminating lesson segment.

Professor Mann-Wen Lo shares practical guidance on reducing right hand tension, balancing the bow grip, and creating a freer, more resonant violin sound.

Learn how expressive accents and rhythmic tension shape a powerful passage from the Dvořák Violin Concerto in this violin lesson segment.

Learn how violinist Rachel Lee Priday improves intonation by checking pitches against open strings and training the ear to recognize when notes truly blend. Accolay's Concerto No. 1 is used as a backdrop.

Filip Pogady demonstrates the arm motion that creates a relaxed, controlled violin vibrato and explains how to practice it effectively. Watch the free lesson segment.

Discover how violin articulation improves when the left hand moves with speed and freedom. Watch a lesson segment and download the workbook to try the exercises yourself.

Learn the core mechanics behind a clean violin staccato with Giora Schmidt, including pinch and go, bow resistance, angle adjustments, and Kreutzer-based training.

Benjamin Beilman explores the opening of Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3, focusing on structure, phrasing, shifts, and tonal color in this in-depth lesson segment.

Discover how Augustin Hadelich approaches difficult violin passages with simple technical shifts that preserve sound while making the music feel more natural.

Explore a focused Bach Chaconne lesson on chord weight, melody, and bow control. A short lesson excerpt that brings clarity to dense textures.

Discover Eszter Haffner’s approach to Kreutzer. Learn bow division, articulation, and practice tips from a master violinist.

Learn how violinist Igor Pikayzen refines intonation through scale practice. Watch the free tonebase lesson segment and download the PDF workbook.

In this tonebase Violin lesson, Rachel Barton Pine explains how mindful repetition turns difficult shifts into second nature. Discover how to practice for consistency, not chance.

Learn to create seamless, vocal-like phrasing on violin with Robin Wilson in the "Expressive Bow Strokes" course. Explore legato, portato, and bow control inspired by Lucien Capet’s sans filet. Watch the free lesson segment and download the workbook.

Shifting is more than just getting from one note to another. It’s about how you move, what you listen for, and how your body supports the journey.

Jean-Baptiste Accolay’s Concerto No. 1 in A Minor may have been written for students, but don’t let that fool you. This piece is packed with expressive power, sweeping lines, and brilliant technical moments that still light up the stage.

Discover how small adjustments unlock major breakthroughs in your right-hand technique.

Know a violinist you’re struggling to get a gift for? In this post, we’ll show you several options to make your favorite violinist’s holiday.

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the violin online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the violin with this new comprehensive feature of the tonebase platform.

Here, we’ll take a look at the top 5 violin cadenzas that every violinist should know.

While Carl Flesch's scale is an important part of every violinist's learning journey, it's essential to utilize the system properly. In this post, violinist and teacher Tobiah Murphy shares his approach to making sure students get the most out of the infamous Flesch Scale System.

In this blog post, internationally acclaimed concertmaster and soloist Adam Han-Gorski discusses his left-hand position and how it impacts sound, color, expression, and tension when playing the violin.

Via a personal anecdote, Daniel Kurganov provides a prime example of how inspiration and experimentation can drive your improvement. He provides an exercise for detaché, and explains the pros and cons of broad vs. intimate strokes.

In this blog post, the great Augustin Hadelich presents a case for when dynamics, bowings, and fingerings actually should be changed to better realize what the composer intended.

Here, we’ll take a deep dive into col legno on the violin, col legno battuto, and col legno tratto so you can take your violin echnique to the next level.

Grigory Kalinovsky shares shifting and sliding exercises such as rotating the arm and fingers and sliding to new fingers.

Giora Schmidt breaks down the basics of the Franco-Belgian grip - functions of each finger, basic motion of the right arm, and practicing with a Sharpie!

Where would we be without practice? tonebase is excited to announce a partnership with Music Traveler, a company dedicated to promoting the creation, appreciation, and interest in music by reducing barriers and facilitating new interactions.

An essential technique that is not so easy to commit to on a regular basis - Eric Silberger demonstrates with Paganini's 5th caprice to point out one of the few things to focus on during slow practice.

Here, we’ll discuss what goes into a technical practice session and how to structure it to get the most out of your dedication.

In this three part series we will look at different applications of practice and how to best structure your time to come away from each of them feeling accomplished.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the Don Juan Violin Excerpt? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions

Do you want to learn more about practicing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the violin excerpt from Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 movement 4? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the Schumann Symphony No. 2 violin excerpt? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1 on violin? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 on violin? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the violin excerpt from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 movement 1? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

In his complementary course on this cheerful piece, William Hagen discusses constructing a narrative, inferring dynamics, tone and mood, bow technique, and more. He talks through each movement, addressing troublesome spots, offering fingering suggestions, and pointing the viewer toward opportunities for individuality.

Here, we’ll take a look at our picks for the top 8 violin tuners on the market.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Have you been wanting to learn the violin excerpt from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Scherzo? This article will help you better understand the technical approaches needed to master the notes on the page.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the violin excerpt from Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 movement 1? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Have you been struggling with your violin practice routine? In this article we’ll show you Maud Powell’s 10 rules for you to improve your violin practice.

Here, we’ll discuss the top 3 most-effective ways to teach yourself violin, with or without formal violin lessons.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into Beriot’s Concerto No. 9 and take you through each aspect of performance, and show you how to refine your violin technique and expression.

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Dr. Demetrius Constantine Dounis had a unique background in medicine and music which gave him the tools to address the efficiency of violin playing in novel ways. In this lesson segment, Daniel Phillips uses a loop to discuss smooth bow changes and the movement of the hand.

Join William Hagen as he shares insights beyond the surface-level notes of an interpretation but into the inner emotions you’re conveying through the music.

In this blog post, Nancy Zhou shares her definition of shifting as well as an exercise for developing a balanced hand frame. She analyzes the movement required for a shift depending on if it occurs from the first or second part of the fingerboard.

Rachel Lee Priday discusses improving intonation by finding moments to check pitches against open strings as well as the importance of listening and memorizing hand positions.

This lesson segment is about how to coordinate the two hands and balance different parts of the right hand to create lyrical lines with the bow.

Hard work, while necessary, should be geared toward getting the most for minimum effort. This is the main aim of Dounis’s method, one that Daniel Phillips explains in great detail throughout this course. One of the most challenging exercises by Dounis focuses on finger independence.

In this lesson preview, multi-faceted entertainer Aleksey Igudesman, shares insights from his composition Funk the String.

Here’s our summary of our lessons with acclaimed soloist and multi-genre artist, Gilles Apap!

In this lesson preview, Stefan Jackiw breaks down his method for practicing scales on the violin which focuses on intonation over speed.

Concertmaster David Kim shares insights into what makes the Philadelphia Orchestra have such a big and powerful sound.

Learn more about tonebase Violin and our production with the great Aleksey Igudesman.

Check out our latest review on MidderMusic and MusicianTuts!

In this article we will explore the violin’s library of sounds Aleksey Igudesman brings to his performances in this lesson on violin extended techniques.

Musical Superlearning - Can we learn music faster? Here’s our review of the Musical Superlearning course by Musical U

We sat down for a Q&A with Eric Silberger, tonebase’s Head of Violin. He guided the launch of tonebase Violin, which is now live!

Online classical music education company tonebase (lowercase "t") has just launched a brand-new learning platform for violinists.

Amit Peled demonstrates how to determine phrasing in the Eccles Sonata by ranking each note's importance and shaping vibrato around the phrase's destination.

Laurence Lesser explores the opening of Brahms's Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, revealing why the composer's original bowings are worth honoring.

Daniel Lelchuk explores Feuillard bowing exercises and shows how to build cleaner articulation, steadier control, and more even sound across the bow.

Alisa Weilerstein explores how restraint, pulse, and layered feeling create emotional depth in Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1.

Learn how better wrist, arm, and shoulder alignment can help cellists play with more freedom while avoiding tension and injury.

Explore how vibrato, bow color, and phrasing choices shape expressive cello tone in this lesson segment featuring Elgar’s Salut d’Amour with Tina Guo.

Watch Johannes Moser demonstrate a powerful double stop routine that strengthens the cello left hand and builds stability across every position.

Watch Laura Metcalf perform Fauré’s Élégie and download the free PDF score to follow along with one of the most beloved works in the cello repertoire.

Watch a short lesson segment with Camden Shaw on the Brahms Piano Trio No. 1 opening and learn how sound, shifts, and harmony shape the drama for cello.

Discover how breathing and body alignment transform your cello tone in this lesson segment with Richard Aaron. Includes video and downloadable workbook.

Watch a featured cello performance of Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata by Jonah Kim and download the free PDF score. Discover how to approach legato, vibrato, and shifting with confidence.

Discover how Natalie Clein approaches balance, harmony, and motion in Bach cello chords, and why musical decisions matter more than equal weight.

Learn how cellist Clive Greensmith shapes phrasing through expressive, varied vibrato. Watch a short lesson excerpt and try his free vibrato exercises to deepen your sound.

Learn expressive cello slides with Julian Schwarz in The Art of Portamento. Watch the free lesson segment and get the workbook, inside.

Cellist Santiago Cañon-Valencia demonstrates how to keep Haydn’s Concerto No. 1 in C Major sounding graceful and articulate. Learn to maintain pulse, clarity, and expressive lightness through subtle bow control.

Discover Amit Peled’s “Ten Cello Commandments” and learn how motion, not pressure, creates expressive cello tone. Watch a free tonebase lesson segment.

Practicing shouldn’t feel like grinding gears. It should begin with clarity, calm, and connection.

Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata is one of those pieces that feels like it has everything: aching lyricism, dramatic flourishes, and passages that demand both technical control and emotional honesty.

Know a cellist you’re struggling to get a gift for? In this post, we’ll show you several options to make your favorite cellist’s holiday.

Beethoven’s legendary 9th Symphony premiered exactly 200 years ago, on May 7th 1824. In this post, we’ll dive into the iconic cello writing in the finale, so you can fully cherish this piece’s legacy in your playing.

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the cello online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the cello with this new comprehensive feature of the tonebase platform.

Now on tonebase, celebrated cellist and Southern Methodist University Professor Andrés Díaz takes us on a guided tour of these celebrated études of David Popper. Andrés Díaz has spent much of his cellistic life perfecting these Etudes, and now for the first time, you can witness his learnings directly on the tonebase platform.

In this post, we’ll take a look at our picks for the top 10 cello strings on the market.

Let's explore the best ways to learn the cello online in 2024, ensuring that you have the necessary tools and resources to embark on a fulfilling musical journey.

In this article, we will explore some essential factors to consider when searching for the perfect cello teacher.

Good phrasing requires exquisite bow control. That is why Aaron devotes this entire lesson to practicing with different lengths of bow, generating balance, and controlling the abductor digiti minimi muscle. Check out the preview to this lesson in this blog post.

Electric cellos have been increasingly popular in recent years, and many musicians are turning to them as an alternative to traditional acoustic cellos. Here, we’ll go into our top 10 picks for electric cellos you can get your hands on today.

Check out our latest review on MidderMusic!

Online classical music education company tonebase (lowercase "t") has just launched a brand-new learning platform for cellists, led by virtuoso Daniel Lelchuk.

In this free lesson preview, Jan Vogler shows cellists how to relax even in the most difficult moments. Here, Vogler shows his specially developed principles for the right hand.

Enjoy this exclusive lesson clip from internationally acclaimed cellist Jan Vogler!

Renowned cellist Mischa Maisky shares his thoughts on performance and more.

Renowned flutist Alexa Still explores how neck position, shoulder tension, and setup can affect breathing, helping flutists find a quieter, freer inhale.

Learn how to begin flute notes with a softer, more controlled attack using Marina Piccinini’s approach to air, articulation, and dynamic control.

Learn how to begin circular breathing on flute with a practical lesson segment from Jasmine Choi. Includes workbook and step-by-step guidance.

Discover how balance, air, and mindful slow practice can improve flute finger technique and clarity at faster tempos.

Legendary flutist Robert Dick shares how “throat tuning” sharpens your aural focus and unlocks better resonance, especially on low notes.

Discover Philipp Jundt’s approach to sound and articulation in Baroque and Classical music. Learn how body weight, breath, and phrasing connect through a simple arm-drop exercise.

Discover how Lorna McGhee transforms phrasing into musical speech through vowel colors, articulation, and breath: a lesson every expressive flutist will love. Watch the video segment inside.

Discover Leone Buyse’s expert alternate fingerings for flute intonation: simple adjustments that improve pitch and expand tonal color. Watch the lesson segment for free.

Every flutist learns to tongue, but few stop to analyze how the tongue actually works. In this lesson, Jennifer Grim breaks down the anatomy of articulation...explaining how the back, middle, and tip of your tongue each play a role in shaping the start of every note.

Know a flutist you’re struggling to get a gift for? In this post, we’ll show you several options to make your favorite flute player’s holiday.

Ravel’s masterpiece Daphnis et Chloé is not only one of the standout pieces of the early 20th Century, but also a cornerstone of flute virtuosity. In this post, we’ll take you through how to approach all of the most significant flute excerpts from this masterpiece by Ravel.

Mozart’s iconic Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K. 313, is one of the most celebrated works for the flute of all time. In this post, we’ll take you through everything you need to know to master the demanding flute part.

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the flute online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the flute with this new comprehensive feature of the tonebase platform.

Here, we will explore ways to learn the flute online, and how you can incorporate these methods into your practice routine to make the most progress on the flute.

Finding the best flute teacher for you can be a daunting task. In this post, we’ll take you through 10 things to consider when looking for the best flute teacher for you.

Les Six composer Francis Poulenc’s Flute Sonata is simple at first glance but full of rich modal harmonies and alternating moods. This post will walk you through practice strategies and musical takeaways for approaching the iconic Poulenc Flute Sonata.

Here, we’ll take you through all of the musical nuances of Debussy’s masterful work for solo flute “Syrinx”, so you can unlock new modes for interpretation on the flute.

Ever wondered where we get our contrabass flute? Or what makes this different from the bass flute or alto flute? This post will take you through the basics of the contrabass flute and its origin, as well as some repertoire for the instrument.

Ever wondered how the modern flute got to its current form? Here, we'll take you back in time to the Baroque flute, and examine its similarities and differences from the modern concert flute.

Here, we’ll take you through the history, fundamentals and repertoire for the piccolo.

This post will introduce you to the history and origins of the bass flute, and its modern day role in the orchestra, as well as some repertoire for the instrument.

This post will walk you through everything you need to know about the alto flute, including its history, its musical characteristics and examples of alto flute repertoire.

In Sharon Sparrow’s course on the Ibert Concerto, she breaks ALL passages down into achievable and doable tasks! Watch the sneak preview clips from this great and insightful course.

In this preview, flutist Marianne Gedigian shares several tips on the fundamentals of flute playing.

tonebase Flute is excited to share with you several sneak preview clips featuring renowned flutist Mark Sparks.