15 Minute Beginner Cello Lesson | Adult Cello

Get started with this condensed 15 minute beginner cello lesson that takes you through playing open bows and introductory bow arm concepts as well as learning how to pizzicato or pluck the strings.

Billy Tobenkin is a Los Angeles-based cellist who specializes in teaching adult learners. As a professional cellist who started playing the cello from scratch at 25, he is in a unique position to help others, like him, who found the cello later in life. He has developed strategies from his own musical journey to accelerate the learning process, and he is here to share them with you.

[jamestedder]

I'm not even learning cello, just simply facinated. This was so entertaining to watch, sitting here with a huge smile on my face. Absolutely love this.

[a.humphries]

I'm 51, just bought a cello and violin. So happy to see these videos. I want to learn what I can on my own.

[eileenmccarthy]

Thanks for all your videos. I bought a cello recently and these are really helpful.I can play violin and viola but this is even more fun. I am a senior citizen with rheumatoid arthritis so it's nice to learn at my own pace and keep my hands moving. Thank you so much!

[santochow]

My cello will be coming in 2-3 days. I am 38-39 years old, never played cello / violin ever in my entire life. I can play piano, and a liiiitle bit of guitar. I will be in your channel for a looong time learning how to play cello. Thanks for these upload. Maybe I will upload my progress as well, just for the heck of it 😂

[mjones]

The cello has always been my favorite such a wonderful sound

[reneezuppardo]

Thank you for making these videos! I’m 44 and just bought and started playing the cello for the very first time yesterday! I have experience with other string instruments but always wanted to learn the cello and your videos have been extremely helpful in learning the correct way to learn. Thank you again!

[abigaylejackson]

I used to play violin and always wanted to play cello. I just got one for Christmas after 7 years of no strings!!

[elizabethwoolnough]

I'm a trained soprano. I think your voice is good. All I need now is a cello and there'll be no stopping me. 😁

[harrieth]

Eeeek I'm excited watching this. Today my friend posted that she's selling her I'm having it! Always was in the back of my mind - I did violin as a kid and always wished I'd done cello instead. My day took a turn for the better today haha

[messagekim]

I just signed up for your 30 minute beginners course. Thank you 🥰

[chraps]

You're great teacher, mate. All details, meritoric knowledge. Bravo !!!

[dollofshadows]

Fantastic! I loved all the practical examples you gave, they really help to imagine where you need to be. For example, the string pulling on your elbow was a great way to make sense of resting on the fingerboard...

[alicenotinwonderland]

Thank you for making my cello dreams possible! God bless you, sweet maestro. <3

[unityBC]

Thank for your post, I am an aging bass player, beginning to try working with cello so thank you for your time and help appreciated.

[juliortiz]

I just got in cello but my strings teacher teaches violin viola cello and bass but she mostly focuses on violin so your videos are very helpful

[vincentwelch]

Thanks bro. From a 57 year old newbe. :)

[Nobody_]

Hey teacher. It's a pleasure to watch your videos. I'd like to know if you could give us some tips about methods for begginers. By the way I'm playing my Cello after 20 years.

[happyyyyyyyyyy]

This is super helpful I've only been playing for a couple of hours and I already know quite a lot
Edit: good video by the way

[sarahbrumels]

This is such a helpful video! I had taken cello lessons for 3 years but lost the gumption to play when my studio closed. This was such a great video to get back into it, even after 4 years of my cello sitting in a closet!

[MrArchibald]

Thank you so much! You teachings are clear, so fare the Best I found om Youtube!😊👏👏👏