And the thing is that it’s true! That therapeutic vibration! How great you started recently! Wishing you and your life companion the best! Although you are gonna have some misunderstandings time by time😂
I started 19 January 2021, the day I was given a chanse to hold my first cello! My teacher told me to sit down on a chair and hug my cello and relax , I had to pinched myself not to start crying! It was very emotional moment! I understand how you feel about this relashionship with your cello! One year later I am much more happier, optimistic, relax, see positiv e on the future, despite of this situation in the world! Cello People are very lucky, I am so sad I did not start earlier! God luck on your journey! ❤❤❤
I began again in 2020. I was handed a school-owned cello when I was 13 and got to play for 2.5 years, and made 2nd in the Advanced Symphony Orchestra in 1973 when I had to stop...no cello! Don't fret over a factory cello...it's better than no cello. I was shocked at how much came flooding back when 48 years later I got one in my hands again. I now play an hour or so every day and will be starting in 2 community orchestras next month.
Wonderful that you restarted your studies on the cello! Hats off! It’s not for everybody! And what you say is true: better a factory cello than no cello! Have fun with the orchestra’s next month! Will be cheering for you!
I've decided at 64 years old to learn how to play this beautiful beautiful instrument. I found a luthier near me that has $2500 cello i will rent for $65/mo. Before I make the actual purchase, I want to make sure I can read the music. I live in Bloomington Indiana, a college town, and so I found a studio that teaches cello. Any and all information you can give me as a person that has never played a instrument would be greatly appreciated! Im soooo excited to learn!
Wow! How great and such an amazing decision! Great that you decide to choose a cello around that range. Because cheap instruments just sound bad and it is discouraging. Yes, reading music is extremely important. The only thing I can tell you is this: ups and downs will happen, maybe more downs than ups, but keep going, because you will be rewarded! By the way, I am going to make a video about ‘what are the benefits of playing the cello). Also, if you have Facebook, I recommend you to go to join a group called “the mid-life cellist”, and you’ll find thousands of members that are in the same situation as you! Very nice people and people are encouraging others, definitely worth a look! For the rest, fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride 😃
I bought a 'cello on eBay. It was nearly new and around 70% of the price of a new one. Stentor Conservatoire Cello with Thomastik Dominant Strings. I had a taxi company courier it the 25 miles and it arrived in perfect condition. I'm delighted with my purchase. It will be fine for me for the first year or two I'm sure.
What I did is to buy a cheap cello for 750 euros and it had a good sound because it was massive wood. But the neck was not real ebony wood. The first year I was just concentrated on the bowings so no need for an expensive instrument. Now I have a better instrument. Not a handmade one, but it is okay for my level of playing.
I bought an Eastman cello I found on Facebook. It is obviously used but in good condition and I got it for $750, so I could actually afford it. I am happy with it and love playing it.
I am happy for you! Most of the cellos are already used, and besides, as it was already used, the cello was already opening its sound. When you have a brand new instrument, then it needs more exploration (but maybe that can be fascinating?) Anyway, happy you love it and wish you a great cello journey ahead!
It is never to late to start to play cello! You will get yourself a friend in cello who never betrey you, it will never leave you, it will never die from you! Your cello will be there and always listen to what is happening in your life! You have just hug your instrument and tell everything! And when you start understand it and learn the language, you get yourself a wonderfull, wise companion who will be there for your always! And get yourself a Good teacher! 😁😁😁👍
Natalia, you just took all the words from my mouth! Couldn’t agree more :) It’s our life companion until death! Well, good teacher you already have 😜😜😜
As for getting a cello as a beginner, I’d strongly recommend hiring them when you start out (if possible). That way the financial commitment isn’t massive in the first instance and also gauge if you/your child want to continue. My first 3 cellos were rented until I properly grew tall enough. Also, you can get really good factory cellos these days (at least in the U.K.), but a bonus if you can afford handmade 😊.
I am just starting right now and I'm very nervous. I only get three months to learn to grade 3 with no private lessons teacher or anything. any help is thanked lol
You are welcome! Can you please specify your problem? Or if it’s easier for you, I offer video requests on my PATREON page, where you can send me a video, and I reply you with a personal video and hopefully I can resolve your problem!
@@IliaLaporevcellist Thanks. My problem is that I can’t understand how to hold the bow.Especially I’m struggling where I should put my thumb. I really appreciate if you’ll make video for beginner to teach the way to hold the bow. Sorry I’m not good at English….I hope you can understand what I want to say.
Rent to buy the cello you are renting would not be a good idea. Many violin shops give you credit from renting towards the purchase of a proper well set up instrument. I regret that I sold my romanian cello back to the shop after I bought my L&C. Oh well I got a good one now. And ITS NEVER A GOOD IDEA TO BUY A CELLO ONLINE!! I couldve had my Luis and Clark shipped to my home but ugh! Dropping over 7K over the internet was just crazy. I went to Boston and the Louie played out for me 6 cellos until i was satisfied with the one i took home. 😊
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www.laporevilia.com/online-cello-lessons
It IS like therapy! You can hug it. The therapeutic vibration! I am loving it. I started in October 2021! I run home to play my cello afterwork!
And the thing is that it’s true! That therapeutic vibration! How great you started recently! Wishing you and your life companion the best! Although you are gonna have some misunderstandings time by time😂
I started 19 January 2021, the day I was given a chanse to hold my first cello! My teacher told me to sit down on a chair and hug my cello and relax , I had to pinched myself not to start crying! It was very emotional moment! I understand how you feel about this relashionship with your cello! One year later I am much more happier, optimistic, relax, see positiv e on the future, despite of this situation in the world! Cello People are very lucky, I am so sad I did not start earlier! God luck on your journey! ❤❤❤
@@IliaLaporevcellist oh i have. That when i stop and go slow.....you are right about that. Slow and steady...
@@MrArchibald7 O feel the same. I wish i had started earlier too. But we are here now. Let's have fun!🤗
@@Dashingdiva73 🤗🤗🤗❤️👍
I began again in 2020. I was handed a school-owned cello when I was 13 and got to play for 2.5 years, and made 2nd in the Advanced Symphony Orchestra in 1973 when I had to stop...no cello! Don't fret over a factory cello...it's better than no cello. I was shocked at how much came flooding back when 48 years later I got one in my hands again. I now play an hour or so every day and will be starting in 2 community orchestras next month.
Wonderful that you restarted your studies on the cello! Hats off! It’s not for everybody! And what you say is true: better a factory cello than no cello! Have fun with the orchestra’s next month! Will be cheering for you!
I've decided at 64 years old to learn how to play this beautiful beautiful instrument. I found a luthier near me that has $2500 cello i will rent for $65/mo. Before I make the actual purchase, I want to make sure I can read the music. I live in Bloomington Indiana, a college town, and so I found a studio that teaches cello. Any and all information you can give me as a person that has never played a instrument would be greatly appreciated! Im soooo excited to learn!
Wow! How great and such an amazing decision! Great that you decide to choose a cello around that range. Because cheap instruments just sound bad and it is discouraging. Yes, reading music is extremely important. The only thing I can tell you is this: ups and downs will happen, maybe more downs than ups, but keep going, because you will be rewarded! By the way, I am going to make a video about ‘what are the benefits of playing the cello). Also, if you have Facebook, I recommend you to go to join a group called “the mid-life cellist”, and you’ll find thousands of members that are in the same situation as you! Very nice people and people are encouraging others, definitely worth a look! For the rest, fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride 😃
looking to start learning/playing a rental cello soon and this was really helpful 💜
Glad you liked it! And have a lot of fun with the cello! You will feel so happy with it! 🙏🏻
I bought a 'cello on eBay. It was nearly new and around 70% of the price of a new one. Stentor Conservatoire Cello with Thomastik Dominant Strings. I had a taxi company courier it the 25 miles and it arrived in perfect condition. I'm delighted with my purchase. It will be fine for me for the first year or two I'm sure.
Glad to hear more and more positive stories! Thomastik are great strings! Thanks for sharing your experience!
What I did is to buy a cheap cello for 750 euros and it had a good sound because it was massive wood. But the neck was not real ebony wood. The first year I was just concentrated on the bowings so no need for an expensive instrument. Now I have a better instrument. Not a handmade one, but it is okay for my level of playing.
Dear Petra! Great choice! Bit by bit you upgrade things! Glad you are having the instrument that suits you good!
It makes me feel young and alive for ever 😊 beside my live for it! Cheers!
Same over here! 😃 Cheers Amelia!
I bought an Eastman cello I found on Facebook. It is obviously used but in good condition and I got it for $750, so I could actually afford it. I am happy with it and love playing it.
I am happy for you! Most of the cellos are already used, and besides, as it was already used, the cello was already opening its sound. When you have a brand new instrument, then it needs more exploration (but maybe that can be fascinating?) Anyway, happy you love it and wish you a great cello journey ahead!
It is never to late to start to play cello! You will get yourself a friend in cello who never betrey you, it will never leave you, it will never die from you! Your cello will be there and always listen to what is happening in your life! You have just hug your instrument and tell everything! And when you start understand it and learn the language, you get yourself a wonderfull, wise companion who will be there for your always! And get yourself a Good teacher! 😁😁😁👍
Natalia, you just took all the words from my mouth! Couldn’t agree more :) It’s our life companion until death! Well, good teacher you already have 😜😜😜
@@IliaLaporevcellist I was lucky to meet a wonderfull teacher!🙏🙏🙏
@NataliaSK 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
As for getting a cello as a beginner, I’d strongly recommend hiring them when you start out (if possible). That way the financial commitment isn’t massive in the first instance and also gauge if you/your child want to continue. My first 3 cellos were rented until I properly grew tall enough. Also, you can get really good factory cellos these days (at least in the U.K.), but a bonus if you can afford handmade 😊.
Boa noite e obrigado pelo vídeo um abraço.
Boa noite! De nada! Fique com Deus! Um abraço!
Amazing!!!
Thanks!
I am just starting right now and I'm very nervous. I only get three months to learn to grade 3 with no private lessons teacher or anything. any help is thanked lol
Thank you as always😊
I don’t understand how to hold the bow again. My right hand is my big problem recently…😭
Please teach me again.🙏🙏
You are welcome! Can you please specify your problem? Or if it’s easier for you, I offer video requests on my PATREON page, where you can send me a video, and I reply you with a personal video and hopefully I can resolve your problem!
@@IliaLaporevcellist
Thanks. My problem is that I can’t understand how to hold the bow.Especially I’m struggling where I should put my thumb. I really appreciate if you’ll make video for beginner to teach the way to hold the bow.
Sorry I’m not good at English….I hope you can understand what I want to say.
How can I have lessons w you
There is a website in the video description below. Or here: www.laporevilia.com/online-cello-lessons
Rent to buy the cello you are renting would not be a good idea. Many violin shops give you credit from renting towards the purchase of a proper well set up instrument. I regret that I sold my romanian cello back to the shop after I bought my L&C. Oh well I got a good one now. And ITS NEVER A GOOD IDEA TO BUY A CELLO ONLINE!! I couldve had my Luis and Clark shipped to my home but ugh! Dropping over 7K over the internet was just crazy. I went to Boston and the Louie played out for me 6 cellos until i was satisfied with the one i took home. 😊