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tonebase Cello Course

The 21st Century Musician

Taught by renowned cellist

Tina Guo

Celebrity cellist Tina Guo joins tonebase Cello Lead Daniel Lelchuk in a wide-ranging and personal conversation. In this talk, we go behind the scenes of Guo's unique musical life and trajectory as a cellist. Guo and Lelchuk cover many topics that are of significant interest to any musician: everything from carving out one's own path, to learning how the importance of establishing musical personality, to practical tips such as how to record oneself properly at home and how nothing can replace slow, methodical practice. This is an illuminating conversation not to be missed.

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    Difficulty: 
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    Duration: 
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Course Syllabus

The 21st Century Musician

Celebrity cellist Tina Guo joins tonebase Cello Lead Daniel Lelchuk in a wide-ranging and personal conversation. In this talk, we go behind the scenes of Guo's unique musical life and trajectory as a cellist. Guo and Lelchuk cover many topics that are of significant interest to any musician: everything from carving out one's own path, to learning how the importance of establishing musical personality, to practical tips such as how to record oneself properly at home and how nothing can replace slow, methodical practice. This is an illuminating conversation not to be missed.

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Tina Guo

The star of the electronic cello world, the pioneering Tina Guo is best known for the music of Hans Zimmer and is beloved by legions of fans worldwide.

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