The cello is one of the harder instruments to master.  Just like the violin, the cello does not have frets and so mastery will depend on accurate ear training and finger placements.  Just like any other instrument, mastery of the cello will also depend not only on the student but on the teachers as well.  But there are a lot of cello teachers out there.  How do you know who is the right teacher for you?

People have different tastes and styles, so before hiring a cello teacher, find out what kind of personality your cello teacher has.  Does he teach via a strict regimen?  Or does he like to teach through games.  Is he boring or does he have an easy going personality?  The character traits of your cello teacher matters because this will affect your relationship with the teacher.  If you are a person who likes to learn through fun and games, then a cello teacher who does everything by Read more…