Moisés C.🇨🇴
I'm Moisés, the calmest cello teacher around 🌳 Here I'll show you that breathing and having fun really do make you a better musician.
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Cello lessons in Bogotá, at home and online
The cello is played seated, resting on its endpin and held between the knees. Its range, often compared to the human voice, runs from deep bass notes to singing high notes, making it as beloved in pop and soundtracks as in classical music. Learning begins with comfortable posture and a relaxed bow arm: a good sound grows from those foundations.
- Starting ageFrom age 5 or 6
- Lesson formatVirtual and at home
- Home lessons inBogotá and surrounding areas
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What you'll learn in cello lessons
- Seat posture: height of chair, length of pica and instrument support to play without back and shoulder tension.
- Ark technique: relaxed grip, arm weight, contact point and string changes for a broad sound.
- Left hand: positions, extensions and, later, changes of position and thumb position for acute registration.
- A read in Fa code and then a do code in fourth and a sun key for acute passages.
- Filling, pounding and vibration for a Cantabile sound.
- Repertoire varied: classical pieces, popular and Colombian music arrangements, and experience with orchestra or quartet.
When can you start?
From age 5 or 6
To reference, many children start cello between the ages of 5 and 6 with fractional sizes (1 / 10, 1 / 8, 1 / 4, 1 / 2, 3 / 4), that suit their height. At that age the classes combine play, pulse and posture, and work best if they are short and there's an adult who goes with practice at home. It's indicative: it's dependent on the concentration and interest of each child and for the smaller ones musical initiation It's a great preparation. Adults can start at any age.
What do you need to start with?
- A cello with an appropriate size (your teacher helps you choose the right fraction) with its arch.
- Colophenia (resin) for the arch and an anti-slip for the pica, that prevents the instrument from slipping onto the ground.
- A firm chair with no arms, an attril and a tuner.
- For virtual classes: a stable connection and a diagonal or side camera showing the arch and his left hand.
Why learn cello
Playing sitting and with the instrument supported gives a stable and comfortable posture for people of all ages.
His extensive registration allows him to make melody, accompaniment and low line, so it fits into nearly any assembly.
It works with the co-ordination between the right arm's weight and the precision of his left hand.
It's bringing you closer to an enormous repertoire, from the Bach suites to today's song arrangements.
How to start cello lessons
Virtual classes from anywhere or at home in Bogotá and surroundings for children, youth and adults.
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Lessons at your pace, with clear practice tasks and feedback on your progress.
Questions about cello lessons
Do we have cello, cello or cello: that's the same?
Yes. Violoncello is the original name in Italian, cello is the form in Spanish and cello is the abbreviation that is used day after day. The three names referred to the same instrument of rubbed string that sits.
Can cello only be used for classical music?
No. Although it has a vast classical repertoire, the cello also appears in pop, rock, soundtracks, Latin American music and many contemporary arrangements. Your teacher can combine classical technique with pieces that motivate you, because a solid foundation in bowing is useful in any style.
What size of cello does my child require?
It depends on his height and his length of arms and legs, and his age only. A very big cello forces him to stretch and generates bad habits. A well-measured one allows him to embrace the instrument and achieve the diapason with natality. The teacher can measure them in the first class and recommend an appropriate fraction.
How much should a child practice that starts?
At first, short and regular sessions are sufficient, ideally several days a week and with a concrete goal at each. More than the number of minutes, they count regularity and a proper posture. We leave you with ideas about how to practice music at home.
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