Monterey 2023
Katherine says:
Katherine says:
Katherine says:
"Advice for scared cello players - just do it! The group is so friendly and supportive. Immerse yourself in cello - it WORKS!"
April says:
Katherine says:
Katherine says:
"It was super fun. Listening to us playing together is amazing and I can't believe I was a part of that. I feel alot more confident as a cellist after this experience."
Peggy says:
Carolyn says:
Carolyn says:
"It was amazing. I loved being a part of the group and it was alot of fun. I felt like a kid at camp and I didn't want to leave."
Carolyn says:
Carolyn says:
Carolyn says:
" If you're thinking about going to Monterey, do It! Marcie is a warm, caring and wonderful teacher with a very unique and versatile skill set to take your playing to the next level in whatever direction your heart desires. And the venue is the perfect location to bring renewed joy into your cello sound surrounded by supportive friends on the same journey."
Monterey 2023
The Cello Guru
Moses Sedler of Dolce Violins
Laurie, Marcie and April
Cracking up.
Laurie, Marcie and April
Moses Sedler of Dolce Violins
Laurie, Marcie and April
Fun at the beach.
Moses Sedler of Dolce Violins
Moses Sedler of Dolce Violins
Moses Sedler of Dolce Violins
Teaching us about cellos and their value.
Becky W.
April M. always has a good story
Moses Sedler of Dolce Violins
Cool as a Cucumber....That's the drink.
April M. always has a good story
April M. always has a good story
April M. always has a good story
Cellists around the fire with margaritas at cello storytime.
Morning Message in the Sand
April M. always has a good story
April M. always has a good story
Monterey Cello Congress
"Great place to stay, lovely people, fun challenges and throughout, Marcie's indefatigable cheery support and dynamic energy!"
Barbery B., Los Angeles, CA
Monterey Cello Congress 2023
Ready to Rock and Roll this June?
Are you finding yourself smothered by classical perfectionism?
Are you wanting to find some freedom in your playing?
Ready to connect with your cello adventurer and create reinvention?
Want to figure out how to be more expressive in your playing and blend with a lovely Cello Choir?
Want to find the joy , passion and relevance in your cello playing that you once had?
Break out of the limiting classical cello perfectionism and hone your chops at the same time.
Here's your invitation to celebrate the power of the bass clef with other awesome aspiring cellists.
Ditch your solo musical frustrations and come hang with us in Monterey, the most gorgeous location in the world.
Join us in this exclusive and intimate setting where we will mix and mingle, combining our rich tenor voices to create a lovely montage of sonorous harmonies beside the ever surfeited sea.
If you want to hone your cello chops and play some lovely music in an exclusive and intimate setting, with master coaching and cello choir daily, and drinks around the fire beside the lovely Pacific ocean, then this Cello Congress is for you!
When you allow yourself permission to prioritize your cello career, you become a happier, healthier, more fulfilled human and the world becomes a better place.
Bach, Beethoven, and Beatles are amongst the composers for this soiree.
And we will also be exploring some lovely Scottish Ballads.
There are limited spots available for seasoned cellists.
Make your payment to save your space!
Early Bird Discounts available on multiple ticket options through May 8, 2-23.
The Monterey Cello Congress: Thursday and Friday, June 8-9, 2023
In the Monterey Cello Congress Package you will get:
- Multiple Cello Choir sessions daily, where we will join together in song to make three and four part cello renditions of lovely compositions: Bach Brandenburg Concerto#3, Beethoven's Seventh Symphony Funeral March, Beatles' Elenor Rigby, Game of Thrones, and more!
-A 2 Day Workshop in Celtic Cello Music, where we will learn how to develop your chord chart reading abilities to create your own unique version of the tune.
-A Soulful Sound Seminar to shape and hone a cellists most valuable asset. We all need a lovely sound. Let's get into it and experiment to make some decisions about how we want to sound.
-A value packed workshop from cellist and entrepreneur Moses Sedler, of Dolce Violin, on Finding Your Million Dollar Cello. Yesss....we love Moses.
- A S'mores and Storytelling Session on the Beach. The guest speakers are: You!
- A chance to sit around the lobby fire and have a drink from the Bayside Bar with an awesome view of ocean waves pounding against the shore. And maybe you will see some whales playing out there!
- A chance to explore the beach and the sand dunes around Monterey, and walk along the ocean on the bike path to Fisherman's Wharf for lunch and shopping daily.
-An awesome cello concert with the Guru and the Expert:
Grooving at the Tides...
Cellist Marcie Brown and cellist Moses Sedler. Come hear this lovely concert of some of your favorite tunes played like you have never heard them played before in rich cello duet format.
PERMISSION TO PRIORITIZE GRANTED.
When you allow yourself permission to prioritize your cello career, you become a happier, healthier, more fulfilled human and the world becomes a better place.
Here's what the study of improv does, according to my students:
- Helps you play with others on different instruments, spices up a piece of music and it helps you to be creative
- Makes you versatile, makes you stand out as a musician and it broadens your musical sense
- Expands your horizons, stretches your brain and makes your heart sing
- Allows you to join any combo or jazz ensemble to jam
Level:
Your cello level should be Suzuki Book 3 or higher. If you have questions about your level, book a free consultation call with me and we can figure out if you are a good fit.
https://thecelloguru.com/book-a-call
Monterey Cello Congress Schedule 2023
Thursday and Friday, June 8 and 9 in the Monterey Tides Hotel
LaGrande ballroom, 4th floor, ocean views
coffee, tea, snacks, breakfast and lunch included
Thursday:
9-10: Breakfast in La Grande Ballroom
10-10:50: Soulful Sound Seminar: study the elements of a beautiful sound that will enhance your melodies and finally bring your sound to life
11-11:50 Celtic Cello Seminar: harmonic analysis, chord chart study and devising your own unique version of a lovely Celtic composition
12-1pm: Lunch in La Grande Ballroom
1-1:45: Bach Brandenburg Concerto#3 for Cello Choir:
Sectionals: hone and fine tune individual parts and study the techniques and intricacies of baroque polyphony and fitting multiple parts together
2-2:45 Bach Brandenburg Concerto#3 for Cello Choir:
Full Cello Choir: all parts together
3-3:50 Beatles Elenor Rigby; sectionals and full rehearsal
6-7: Margaritas and Storytelling. Cellists around the fire.
Friday:
9-10: Breakfast in La Grande Ballroom
10-10:50: Workshop: Finding your Million Dollar Cello (or the best instrument for you.)
With guest speaker Moses Sedler, cellist, entrepreneu, cello expert and CEO of Dolce Violins in San Rafael
11-11:50 Celtic Cello Seminar Day 2: harmonic analysis, chord chart study and more devising your own unique version of a lovely Celtic composition
12-1 Lunch in La Grande Ballroom
1-1:45 Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony Funeral March Sectionals
2-2:45 Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony Funeral March Full Cello Choir
3-3:45 Game of Thrones
4-5: Monterey Cello Congress Play Out
Run-thru of all pieces, entire Cello Choir
5-6: VIP Specialty Drinks and Hors D'oeuvres with Cello Guru Marcie Brown in the cocktail lounge
8pm: Groovin' at the Tides: The Cello Duo of Marcie Brown and Moses Sedler will light up the lobby of the Monterey Tides Hotel. Come hear what's possible on our gorgeous instrument by those that have spent their lives searching for it
The Monterey Cello Congress will be held at the Monterey Tides Hotel in Seaside, which is right next to Monterey.
It's right on the beach, a mile from Fisherman's Wharf.
In other words, the setting is HEAVEN.
More info on the hotel here: https://www.facebook.com/MontereyTides
-Email me with your name, phone number, cello level and any questions here: .Mar@thecelloguru.com
https://thecelloguru.com/book-a-call
-You can rent a cello through Moses Sedler at Dolce Violins in San Rafael and we will get the cello to you in Monterey! https://dolceviolins.net/contact-us/
Distance to Airport:
Monterey Peninsula (3 Mi)
Mineta San Jose International Airport (71.10 Mi)
San Francisco International (75 Mi)
Oakland International Airport (79 Mi)
Merced Municipal Airport (90 Mi)
Shuttles:
San Francisco Airport ➡ Tides Monterey=$79pp https://www.montereyairbus.com/reservations
San Jose Airport ➡ Tides Monterey=$59pp
https://www.montereyairbus.com/reservations
You deserve this!
Cello Reinvention: Find freedom in your cello playing for two entire days in a breathtaking setting.
Meet Marcie
Grammy Nominated
Marcie's CD Butterfly Girl was nominated for a grammy award.
Cirque du Soleil Approved
Marcie played over 600 shows with the Cirque du Soleil "O" show on the Las Vegas Strip.
Dual Masters Degree Earner
Marcie has two master's degrees , one in classical music and one in jazz and improvisation from Manhattan School of Music.
The Cello Guru
Marcie inspires hundreds of adult cellists to become badass cellists through her online persona the Cello Guru.
Cross Training: Streets, Circus, Symphony
Marcie's underlying teaching method implements cross training. This is the study of using classical perfectionist studies+ Celtic and jazz chord chart reading+ the thought work that is inevitably needed to become the best cellist that you can possibly be.
Stellar Symphony Musician
Marcie has performed in many symphony orchestras, including the Tucson Symphony, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Houston Pops Orchestra, the Grand Rapids Symphony and the Monterey Symphony. She has performed beside many greats such as Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli.
We know how to be serious and how to have fun
Performing in an Austrian Jazz Festival
Performing in an Austrian Jazz Festival
Performing in an Austrian Jazz Festival
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Lankowitz
Schmoozing with Valerie at the Circus
Performing in an Austrian Jazz Festival
Performing in an Austrian Jazz Festival
Backstage at the Cirque du Soleil
Monterey Cello Congress Sand and Sea Ticket
$0.00
Become part of a rich community of cellists in an exclusive and intimate setting at the Monterey Cello Congress!
Get in by June 6th, 2023 for the Sand and Sea rate.
Monterey Exclusive VIP Experience Ticket
$0.00
Become part of a rich community of cellists in an exclusive and intimate setting by the sea at the Monterey Cello Congress!
The Exclusive VIP Experience Ticket includes all regular Congress sessions plus:
-Special pre Congress Group Cello Strategy Session online
-Friday lunch at the table with the Guru
-Friday evening Specialty Drinks and Hors D'oeuvres with Cello Guru Marcie Brown and Cello Expert Moses Sedler
-Super Fun Cello Swag Bag designed especially for cellists
Get in by June 6th, 2023 for the VIP Rate.
Intermediate level cellists and up:
Chat with me about Monterey
If you want to join us in Monterey but you are not sure if you are a good fit, feel free to book a free call below and we can talk about it. Play something for me. Can't wait!
Past Participants
"This has been fantastic on so many levels."
What a blast! Many thanks to Marcie and all who participated for a terrific three days! Cheers to the next gathering!
What a blast! Many thanks to Marcie and all who participated for a terrific three days! Cheers to the next gathering!
B. Byfield, Los Angeles, CA
What a blast! Many thanks to Marcie and all who participated for a terrific three days! Cheers to the next gathering!
What a blast! Many thanks to Marcie and all who participated for a terrific three days! Cheers to the next gathering!
What a blast! Many thanks to Marcie and all who participated for a terrific three days! Cheers to the next gathering!
N. Thomson, Bay Area, CA
The congress was such a success for me! I learned so much!
Goofin' at the Congress: The Cello Guru with Barbery and Judy. So fun!
Goofin' at the Congress: The Cello Guru with Barbery and Judy. So fun!
J. Glicksman, Bay Area, CA
Goofin' at the Congress: The Cello Guru with Barbery and Judy. So fun!
Goofin' at the Congress: The Cello Guru with Barbery and Judy. So fun!
Goofin' at the Congress: The Cello Guru with Barbery and Judy. So fun!
Cello Guru Students Reflect:
"Thanks to the Cello Guru I am now a cello addict!"
"My whole thought process has changed with the Cello Guru."
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-Vanessa E.,
Queensland, AU
"My whole thought process has changed with the Cello Guru."
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-Elizabeth M.,
Rio de Janeiro, BR
"The Cello Guru is an amazing teacher."
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"The Cello Guru is an amazing teacher."
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Yarmouth, ME
Read the Article from psychology today
Written by our awesome cellist Francine Toder!
Francine was all in at the Monterey Cello Congress, 2021. Read the article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/enhance-your-vintage-years/202107/the-sounds-resilience?fbclid=IwAR29Be3AbjuSKLXx5X7-MKwrLFTT6WkN28OUV6O3EonOHwLNEdF6UeYlFLY
Monterey in all it's glory
Here's the view of the beach from the bike path. Lovely flowers in bloom all year long in Monterey.
The boats on the water in Fisherman's Wharf Cove, a mere mile from the hotel.
We're not the only ones who love Monterey! The HBO special Big Little Lies, starring Reese Witherspoon and Nikole Kidman was filmed here.
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