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Feel the power of speed...
Cello Bootcamp: Speed Week
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Welcome to the Speed Cello Bootcamp
Camp Overview: Using the music that we are familiar with...
In this camp Cello Guru Marcie Brown will define and explore the many difficulties that arise with trying to play fast. We will identify the basic steps that you need to understand and implement in order to find a faster tempo in your cello playing.
To give the students a head start, we are going to use some of the beloved fast passages from your Suzuki pieces that you are most likely already familiar with. ANd we will also be throwing in exercises and etudes that will help in our pursuit for clean playing and musical excellence.
This class is for anyone interested in finding and maintaining speed in our cello playing. It's best suited for intermediate level players that have some knowledge of the first four positions on the cello and the Suzuki books 1-4. That being said, students of all levels are invited. Beginners can get started with the concepts that will shape your technique, and those with more experience can go deeper into their study.
The format is five live 50 minute zoom classes at 11am PST Monday-Friday,
April 22nd-26th.
All classes will be available to watch on the replay page for 12 months.
Experience the Joy of speed with The Cello Guru
A Five Day Speed Cello Bootcamp Adventure in April at 11am PST each day...
online with the Cello Guru.
April 22-26, 2024
Carts are now open with the Early Bird rate of $125 through April 1st, 2024.
Contact me for more info: mar@thecelloguru.com
This is an online event on zoom.
The Cello Guru: Learn from the Best!
In This Five Day Cello Camp You Will Learn:
-How to get set up for speed well before you are tying to play fast.
-How to coordinate the left hand with the right to get clean musical lines as you speed up gradually.
-How to find confidence in your playing so that you are ready to play the faster, lighter sections of your music with friends and family.
Finally!
people are talking about the bach camp
“Last week was a-MAY-Zing!
As a result, I’ve been enjoying my daily practice so much more. Thank You!”
-Candace M, San Diego, CA
" The Bach Prelude #1 Cello Camp was fabulous! It was a tour de force... Many thanks!! "
-Vanessa E., Queensland, AU
“The Bach Prelude Camp was amazing!”
-Adrienne G. from Sedona, AZ
“Fantastic exercises to gain competence.”
-Frances E., Lake Murray, SC
"Just HAD to tell you how much I am loving the Bach course. Wonderful program and instruction. Fabulous class. Love the exercises and the history discussion. Thank you!”
-Katherine E., Moss Beach, CA
“The exercise work could be used on any difficult piece of music we play.
Love it! I am inspired!”
-Jane G. from San Jose, CA
“Can you come to my house and practice with me every day?”
-Meg F. from somewhere in Vermont
“These are GREAT exercises for getting me comfortable with shifting.”
-Shoo S. from Talkeetna, AK
“This is so helpful.”
-Peg T. from MN
“I feel great about the class and appreciate your thoughtful approach to breaking down sections and the exercises…”
-Sally C. in MA in the rain
“Good bow distribution exercises! Love the elevator concept- you see it when people are playing…”
Wendy K., in Santa Cruz, CA
“I’m definitely more aware now of bow distribution. I’m more confident now.”
-Jane G., San Jose, CA
Who attended the Bach Prelude Cello Bootcamp
In this Bach Cello Bootcamp we had cellists from Alameda, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Minnesota, San Jose, Moss Beach, Howell Michigan, Owosso Michigan, Atlanta Georgia, Vermont, Madison Wisconsin, Palo Alto, Blue Bell PA, Fort Worth TX, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Florida, Dunoon Scottland, Paris and New Zealand...
Upcoming Opportunities
The next Cello Guru Cello Bootcamp will be called SPEED.
It will be April 22-26...so put it on your calendar and watch for the sign up to catch the Early bird rates.
Scheduling
These Cello Guru Cello Bootcamps run for five days Monday-Friday at 11am PST.
Affordable Pricing
The Five Day Cello Guru Cello Bootcamps cost $125-$150, depending on when you get in. So get in early for the Early Bird rate.
Hang with The Cello Guru
"My entire cello life has been transformed!" Peggy D. in Santa Clara, CA
"I am typically very nervous to share my playing out in the world, but working with Marcie has not only given me the confidence to do so...she makes playing my instrument FUN. Lindsay K. in Half Moon Bay, CA
"The improvement I have seen with the Cello Guru has been tremendous!" April M. in Orlando, FLA
"The improvement I have seen with the Cello Guru has been tremendous!" April M. in Orlando, FLA
"I am typically very nervous to share my playing out in the world, but working with Marcie has not only given me the confidence to do so...she makes playing my instrument FUN. Lindsay K. in Half Moon Bay, CA
"The improvement I have seen with the Cello Guru has been tremendous!" April M. in Orlando, FLA
"I am typically very nervous to share my playing out in the world, but working with Marcie has not only given me the confidence to do so...she makes playing my instrument FUN. Lindsay K. in Half Moon Bay, CA
"I am typically very nervous to share my playing out in the world, but working with Marcie has not only given me the confidence to do so...she makes playing my instrument FUN. Lindsay K. in Half Moon Bay, CA
"I am typically very nervous to share my playing out in the world, but working with Marcie has not only given me the confidence to do so...she makes playing my instrument FUN. Lindsay K. in Half Moon Bay, CA
Vanessa Says:
"I'm a cello addict now thanks to the Cello Guru."
Vanessa E. , longtime Total Cello Immersion Cello Guru student from Queensland, AU.
Cello Guru Marcie Brown
Serious Scholarly Cellist: Master's Degree in Classical Music from Manhattan School of Music
Street Cellist: Played on the Streets of New York City for Many Years
Circus Cellist: Played in the Cirque du Soleil for over 600 Shows
Improvising and Jazz Cellist: Plays in bands and studies and teaches many fun genres of music
Quadruple Diamond Scholar at the Life Coach School: Life coach for cellists
Discover Your Musical Talents with The Cello Guru
Cello Guru Marcie Brown at Monterey Cello Congress, 2023.
We dedicate this cello camp to JS Bach❤️❤️❤️
Our Hero
No other composer has gained the love, respect and admiration of so many musicians....
