Bethany Beach Cellofest 2024 rehearsal at St. Martha's

Celebrating the Cello: From Around the World to Bethany Beach

Here at the Cello Museum, we celebrate the cello all year round—with inspiring articles, an online exhibition, two ongoing cello repertoire series (Postcards from Erica and the NYWC Spotlight), a growing collection of cello courses, and seasonal events like International Cello Day (ICD) and Bethany Beach Cellofest. Our love for

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Move and Breathe by Dr. Jimmy Brennan

Kung Fu Cello?!? Learn How Martial Arts Principles Can Transform Your Musical Journey

How Martial Arts Transformed My Approach to the Cello In my years as a musician and martial artist, I’ve come to realize the profound impact that physical and mental well-being can have on performance. At first glance, martial arts and cello performance might seem worlds apart. Yet, the discipline I’ve

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Bethany Beach Cellofest 2024

Bethany Beach Cellofest 2024

Welcome to the inaugural Bethany Beach Cellofest, a vibrant celebration of cello music set against the picturesque backdrop of Bethany Beach. Join us for a series of performances and educational events that highlight the versatility and beauty of the cello, featuring both renowned and emerging musicians. This festival is dedicated

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Move and Breathe

Move and Breathe: Elevating Performance, Musical Practice, and Overall Well-Being

In the world of music, the quest for mastery is a never-ending journey. Whether you’re a professional instrumentalist facing the pressures of performance, an amateur looking to feel more grounded, or a vocalist navigating the challenges of choirs and musical theater, finding balance is key. That’s where “Move and Breathe”

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Erica Lessie

Cellist Erica Lessie Offers Cello Geography Classes

One of the curators at the Cello Museum, Erica Lessie, is not only a cellist and researcher – she’s also a dedicated educator who has been teaching for over three decades. She has created a series of classes helping students solidify their knowledge of cello geography called “Fret Not, Dear Cellist.”

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Dr. Jonathan Simmons

Learn Cello Geography from Cellist Jonathan Simmons

A passionate teacher, cellist Dr. Jonathan Simmons is offering a short introduction to cello geography in his Mapping the Fingerboard class at the Cello Guild. Jonathan is currently pursuing a DMA at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro (UNCG), studying with Dr. Alex Ezerman. At UNCG, he serves as the cellist of the

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Cliodhna Ni Aodain Photo credit Owen O’Connor

Learn Celtic Cello from the Award-Winning Clíodhna Ní Aodáin

We are thrilled to have Clíodhna Ní Aodáin, cellist, composer, conductor, and teacher, join us at the Cello Guild with her course, An Introduction to the Celtic Cello. This course is a great way to get started playing Celtic music on the cello. A Family of Musicians In a Cello Museum interview,

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Nancy Green

Learn from Nancy Green, Internationally Acclaimed Recording Artist

We are thrilled to announce that internationally acclaimed recording artist and cello soloist Nancy Green is one of the instructors here at our new Cello Guild, offering a free course on how to make a Goritzki bow foam. She’s planning a short bow technique for the future as well. Nancy has been likened

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Welcome to the Cello Guild

Welcome to the Cello Guild!

A division of the Cello Museum, the Cello Guild is a resource for cellists. While the Cello Museum is for everyone who loves the cellists, whether or not they play, the Cello Guild was created specifically for cello students of all ages and levels who want to augment their regular studies.

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