Thomasjerome

I have stuck with the cello since January, Taking weekly lessons has really helped avoid bad habits. I play every day (sometimes I play violin since the two are similar) and really enjoy the stress relief.
If you are stressed out, it affects your ability to play. You really have to relax to play well.
I have learned lots of Christmas songs and simple folk songs and have the first quarter of Bach’s prelude to the first cello suite down.

Have struggled to learn the right flex of your elbox. If you play with a stiff bow arm, you can’t move the bow in the right mannor to get the best tone.

My teacher suggested playing near a corner wall of column so that your elbow could not extend out. This forces you to flex your forearm and wrist to get the right bow extension. Works amazingly well!

Been practicing about an hour a day and having lots of fun.