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Learn from GRAMMY-nominated cellist Tina Guo

With exclusive courses on electric cello, film compositions, and classical repertoire

Explore the true breadth and depth of the cello from a groundbreaking artist. Break through your limits, challenge your perspective, and carve out your own path to success.

The secrets of a once-in-a-generation cello pioneer, revealed.

If you’re ready to unleash your full potential as a cellist, acclaimed multi-genre artist Tina Guo is your perfect guide. Guo has gained international renown by pushing the boundaries of the cello, everywhere from prestigious concert halls to electrifying film and game soundtracks. And now, she’s opening up a new world for modern students of the instrument.

Get ready to immerse yourself in Guo’s dynamic cello approach and musical insights through several in-depth courses, exclusively on tonebase.

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    Discover the world of the electric cello, from setup and sound production to the many possibilities for creating your distinct voice.
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    Dive into cello repertoire, honing your expressivity across works like John William's Theme from Schindler's List and Elgar's Salut d'Amour.
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    Unpack Guo’s brilliant performance of the Wonder Woman theme she co-wrote with Hans Zimmer — and gain ideas from her virtuosity.
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Tina Guo

GRAMMY and BRIT-nominated artist Tina Guo has captivated audiences globally with her genre-defying performances across symphonic classical music, heavy metal, and soundtracks for popular films, television, and video games. As a cellist, electric cellist, erhuist, and composer, she continues to make her mark in many musical contexts.

Born in China and based in San Diego, Guo is recognized as one of the most recorded solo cellists of our time. She has achieved over 65 million YouTube views and drawn more than 1 million social media followers. As a self-taught entrepreneur, she has extended her influencer status into the realms of management, creative directing, and business.

From collaborations with legends like Hans Zimmer and the Foo Fighters, to her featured position with Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour and many film festival performances Guo’s transcendence of genres and reimagining of cello performance is unmatched.

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Preview our curated selection of courses below. With lessons covering fundamentals, technical training, style and interpretation, you won't find a more thorough and enriching learning experience anywhere else.

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Playing The Cello

with Richard Aaron

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Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011 (Bach)

with Mischa Maisky

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The Ten Cello Commandments

with Amit Peled

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Playing Without Tension

with Jan Vogler

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Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129 (Schumann)

with Pablo Ferrández

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How to Shift Cleanly

with Julian Schwarz

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Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008 (Bach)

with Matt Haimovitz

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The Art of the Bow

with Astrid Schween

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The Ultimate Cello Warm-Up Routine

with Daniel Lelchuk

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Variations On A Rococo Theme

with Johannes Moser

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Essentials of Cello Playing

with Sara Sant’Ambrogio

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Concerto No. 1 in C Major (Haydn)

with Santiago Cañón-Valencia

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