For Students

Educational Videos
Parts of the Cello and their Functions
Loose Bow Changes
Vibrato - explanation and exercises
Learning and Listening
Recommended Listening List
Cello Online
A resource for beginning cellists.
Internet Cello Society
A website with a variety of info for beginner to professional cellists. Discussions, articles and resources on a variety of topics.
Dallas Symphony Kids
A site for learning about music in a fun and kid-friendly way!
Classics for Kids
Streaming radio shows with classical music for kids. Also, games, quizzes and info.
The Children's Group
Site with children's music, videos, books, interactive CD-ROMs, educational resources and live concerts.
San Francisco Symphony Kids
Excellent site for kids. Teaches about orchestra, instruments, has composition software and note learning games.
Sphinx Kids
Kid-oriented website showcasing minority students. Fun and interactive games.
Youth Orchestras
Longy School of Music
Saturday program offering Orchestra, Chamber Music, Chorus and Theory at all levels.
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra
Multiple orchestras for all levels. Rehearsals held on Sundays.
NEC Preparatory Division
Saturday program offering Orchestra, Chamber Music, Chorus and Theory at all levels.
Rivers Music School
A Friday Orchestra, Chamber and Theory program in Weston, MA.
Sheet Music
Sheet Music Plus
Online music seller with an enormous selection. Music for all instruments and genres.
Cambridge Music Center and Yesterday Music Service
Store in Cambridge, MA and online music supplier. Large selection for all instruments.
Spectrum Music
Excellent music store in Lexington, MA. Phone and online ordering as well as in store service.
Johnson String Instruments
Located in Newton, MA. String music only.
Instrument Sales and Rentals
Curtis Bryant Cellos
(617) 924 2044 Watertown, MA Highly Recommended for high quality cellos and bows. Also highly recommended for repairs and maintenance. Tell him you are my student when you call.
Johnson String Instruments
617 964-0954 | 800 359-9351 Newton Center, MA. Rentals and Sales of basic to good quality instruments. Recommended for anyone not yet using a full size cello. Friendly and helpful staff. Also carries music and supplies.
Leslie Moye - Sales and Repairs
Reuning and Sons Violins
617 262 1300 321 Boston, MA. Dealer in fine instruments. Also owns Carriage House Violins which sells students instruments in all sizes.
Summer Festivals
Longy CelloBration

A fun cello-centric camp run by myself and Michael Bonner at Longy! All Ages, Intermediate-Advanced, Day Camp, Boston area, Cello Only, 1 week.

Music on the Rhine International Festival

2-week festival in Regensburg, Germany with myself and many wonderful faculty members. Focus is on solo and chamber music. Age 14+ (without parents), Upper Intermediate-Advanced, Overnight Camp, International, Strings and Piano only, 2 weeks.

Spencer Brook Music Festival

Excellent camp for all young instrumentalists! Activities include orchestra, chamber music and sports. All Ages, Beginner-Intermediate, Day Camp, Boston-area, all instruments, 1 week.

Camp Encore/Coda

Large camp in Sweden, ME with music and active programs in sports, theater and crafts. Grades 3-11, All Levels, Overnight Camp, All instruments, 3-6 weeks.

Greenwood Music Camp
Kinhaven Music School
Point CounterPoint Chamber Music Camp