Becoming the Music: Rostropovich, the Hero of the Cello

In the pantheon of the great cellists of the past, there is one name that rises above all. In this post, we will dive into an overview of the legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, as well as some insightful quotes from other masters of the cello.

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.

The cello sonata has been an iconic medium of chamber music for centuries. Here, we’ll take you through some of the most significant cello sonatas from throughout the classical canon.

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. 

Cello repertoire has evolved greatly over the centuries. Here, I’ll take you through my personal favorite cello composers and the works that made them stand out.

In this post, we will break down the process of stringing a cello, along with some tips to make cello stringing easier.

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

tonebase's Cello Lead Daniel Lelchuk reflects on Jacqueline du Pré's insurmountable impact on cello performance.

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.

I’ll guide you through everything you need to know to use a cello tuner and take your cello intonation to the next level.

This post will introduce the effect of temperature on your cello tuning and ways to manage your intonation to respond to these fluctuations.

Tuning your cello is one of the first things you need to learn as a beginning cellist. Let’s dive into best practices for keeping your cello in tune as often as possible.

Here, we’ll take you through everything you need to know to tune your cello using natural harmonics.

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.

Cellist Rachel Hsieh shares her experience with electric cellos, amplified acoustic cellos, and whether or not purchasing an electric cello is worth it for the performing cellist.

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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.