Since I wrote my first blog on this topic I now have played with a few more gigging toys. I also have now have a different pickup (and a...

Although the cello, and the violin family in general had replaced the da gamba family by the mid 17th century in Italy, is was scorned...

David Popper (1843-1913) was born in Prague, the son of a Jewish cantor. He started the violin at age six and entered the Conservatoire...

Last Saturday (July 2) I had the opportunity to attend a workshop by the Utah Symphony for adult players in community orchestras. A big...

Pau Casals i Defilló or Pablo Casals (1876-1973) was born in El Vendrell, Catalonia, Spain. Like many children of the time born to a...

You have seen them. Maybe you wanted to get your child a cello for Christmas. You were surfing the internet and found a great price,...

Practicing. Being misunderstood. Enjoying that music that none of your other friends do. Yes, you must be a classical musician: Youtube...

Jamey Aebersold. No other name is more associated with jazz and learning. I still remember the old books with vinyl records that included...

Anner Bylsma (1934-) is a Dutch cellist. And ge is famous when it comes to playing Baroque style cello. Sure you can find many...

Camille Saint-Saëns ( ) wrote his Carnival of the Animals, poking fun at people, muscians, and music as a bit of fun, but was adamant...