Pay by month or SAVE $104 with annual membership!
$52.00 / month
Cello Club
$520.00 / year
Cello Club
I started learning the cello a few years ago and early on discovered Ilse's YouTube channel. I have always had a soft spot for the haunting nature of Celti...
Read MoreI started learning the cello a few years ago and early on discovered Ilse's YouTube channel. I have always had a soft spot for the haunting nature of Celtic music and was delighted when I bought a copy of her Airs for Solo Cello book that it came with a lovely personal note from Ilse. I have attempted to play most of the airs since then (some more successfully than others) and last year (2017) I contacted Ilse as I was visiting Ireland and asked to have a lesson. She was incredibly welcoming and both perceptive and supportive in her teaching. It was a real pleasure to meet and spend time with her, cello in hand. Her new online course is really well designed and presented, and I so wish this had been available when I first bought her book! The course starts with a couple of pages of introduction and then each air is presented in a standard multi-part format. First there is an introduction to each air which gives and introduction to style and some background. Then the sheet music is presented in PDF format so that you can play from screen or download and print it. Ilse then has a standard approach to teaching each air through video. First a full play through with score clearly visible and highlighted as she plays to make it easy to follow and full fingering. The highlighted score is a feature of all the videos and is very useful - especially as the airs are difficult to notate and so you can see the rhythmic and ornamental flexibility required as she plays. Her play though is followed by detailed tutorial videos demonstrating how to play each piece in short sections which contain lots of suggestions for practising and clear demonstrations of how to play the trickier bits. Each section is presented at least twice once focusing on the left hand and the other on bowing. Each video starts with a tuning note so you can play along and work through the tutorials. FInally there is an MP3 download of each tune. There is a lot of detail and hard work gone into this course. The videos are in HD and very well made on a black background making the illustrations very clear to follow. Not only is this a great way to get to grips with these airs but there is a lot of really useful advice on practising generally and effective examples of excellent cello technique that could help any advancing cellist. I particularly enjoy watching Ilse's beautifully fluid bow hand and arm - lots for me to work on! The course ends with a brief conclusion and links and finally a download link for the entire Airs for Solo Cello book - which includes written material and source tunes not included in the music downloads as you work through the course. I have to say the book is worth buying in hard copy - it is beautifully produced. Highly recommended and I do hope Ilse has success with this venture and is able to add new content from time to time. Thank you for the inspiration. Oh ... and by the way I also highly recommend her DVD "Living the Tradition" where Ilse travels Ireland finding out about the origins of these airs and playing them beautifully in the places they came from - lots of stunning photography too. She meets and interviews some amazing people and there are lots of interesting extras.
Read LessThis is the exact kind of sound and teaching style I have been searching for. Thank god for YouTube. I will finally get cello lessons-take that COVID! I'm...
Read MoreThis is the exact kind of sound and teaching style I have been searching for. Thank god for YouTube. I will finally get cello lessons-take that COVID! I'm ecstatic and cannot wait to show off
Read LessThe demonstrations are inspiring and very instructive
The demonstrations are inspiring and very instructive
Read Lessloving this cello course...high standard and great resources with online support.
loving this cello course...high standard and great resources with online support.
Read Lessi loved learning the tune be ear.
i loved learning the tune be ear.
Read LessPay Monthly or Yearly to access 80+ hours of video lessons worth over $2000, sheet music and recorded material worth over $600 PLUS ongoing weekly sessions.
All available products are included in your bundle plus the new lessons, courses and sheet music added regularly.
Learn new tunes, and accompaniment. Playing tips and tricks. Regular live warm-up routines.
Every Fortnight, the Cello Club meets for a worldwide cello meeting via Zoom. Come and meet, play and share with cellists from around the world! This module includes dates, times, link for the Cello Club Hang plus an archive of all past sessions.
The Library is a repository for cello sheet music available to you as part of your Cello Club membership. It is constantly growing through the music you share with each other and music I upload. You are free to explore and download the music.
Learn trad Irish tunes in cello friendly keys. Tips and tricks to develop your style and deepen your love of your cello. Part 1: Polkas, Slides, Jigs from Ilse de Ziah's book Trad on Cello .
Learn trad Irish tunes in cello friendly keys. Tips and tricks to develop your style and deepen your love of your cello. Slipjigs, Hornpipes and Reels from the Trad on Cello book.
Do you love Irish music? Discover the dark beauty of Irish Slow Airs. Master of Irish cello Ilse de Ziah will guide you carefully through the 10 pieces in 32 bite size videos. Tips and tricks to develop your style and deepen your love of your cello.
Are you looking to pick up the cello again after many years? Do you want to start back where you left off? Are you an amateur or professional cellists needing a boost of confidence? Do you get crippled with nerves at the thought of playing in public? Whatever your starting point, if you are playing the cello, you might relate to one of the following…
You want more confidence to play for your partner, friends and family
You have the goal of playing in front of an audience in an orchestra, ensemble, solo concert, trad or jam session
You want to create your own arrangements like you’ve heard your favourite musicians do
You want to experience the simple satisfaction of playing in tune, relaxed and with a great tone
More than anything… you have a desire to be a better cellist!
You want to be more relaxed when playing but find it difficult
You find yourself getting nervous or lacking confidence when you play for your teacher, or when someone asks you to play
You find it hard to motivate yourself, keep the inspiration and maintain momentum to keep up a regular cello routine
You can’t find music that isn’t necessarily classical that is great for performance and satisfying to play
You continually search for how to make that velvety, rich and sonorous sound
You already learn from a teacher but need that extra bit of community support, inspiration and connection with others
The cello club helps you become a better cellist by;
Participating in Cello Club Meetings where you get comfortable playing in a non-judgemental environment playing for each other every fortnight and overcome performance anxiety
Giving you the skills and practice of playing by memory in the cello club lessons, so you don’t have to read music all the time
Giving you the tools to create your own arrangements and be able to play along in any musical situation
Discovering and Exploring Irish music and how to develop an authentic sound
Having a community space to share and ask questions of other cellists on the cello journey
Having access to an ever growing library of cello sheet music and growing your repertoire
Cello Club Lessons
Live group lessons via Zoom. Every fortnight learn tunes and how to accompany them.
Be guided through melodies of every style. We will use Irish, other traditional tunes, classical melodies, rock, folk, and basically anything that can be played on the cello.
We look at chords and learn how to accompany the tunes.
In learning the melodies, and developing your accompaniment skills, you develop your arranging and composition skills and find a way to play with any music in any situation. We explore the techniques, harmonic concepts and challenges the tunes present.
We practice learning by heart, or practice sight-reading by using the music provided.
Warm-ups
Warm-ups that work are essential to help you sound better when you practice and play. I will give you new ideas to work on each month and help you explore and develop your technique.
Club Hang
Every fortnight, the Cello Club meets via Zoom. Join cellists from around the world to play a new piece you are working on, talk about cello and get positive feedback from each other.
If you experience performance anxiety and nervousness, this is a great way to meet the challenge of performing for others.
Get the motivation to work towards a performance in a non judgemental space. Watch, listen, learn and get inspired by one another. There is no pressure to play unless you want to. You are as welcome to listen as to play.
Video Archives
All live lessons, warm-ups and meetings will be archived for you to access. Anything you miss you can catch up with in your own time, and you can review your performance on anyone else’s from the Club Hang.
Community
There are two social spaces;
Cello Club Chat - Share music and ideas, and videos, connect, be social, get inspired.
ASK ILSE - A space for you to upload your videos and problem sections of your playing, and I will give you feedback and advice. Other members can also help with tips and ideas.
This space is helpful if you have trouble making your playing be heard because of your internet connection during the Club Hang.
Important Note!
If you join the Cello Club and can NOT make any of the live lessons, you are still in the Club and have 100% access to everything that happens live. There is so much for all cellists to enjoy, and if you prefer not to take the Club hang or Lessons, or can not make the time, you will benefit from all that the Cello Club offers. The LIVE aspect is completely optional.
The Cello Club is for you if you want to;
Overcome the tension of playing for others and playing in general
Get motivated to play regularly
Be inspired and get ideas to expand your repertoire and style
Learn music by memory
Play in any situation in an impromptu manner
Create your own music and arrangements
Get regular feedback
Accumulate an arsenal of knowledge that will help you in all aspects of your cello playing
|
Want to be more relaxed playing in front of others? The answer is to play regularly for a group of cellists! Sound scary? It’s exciting, and surprisingly uplifting. Overcome your tensions and get used to playing relaxed whilst a little adrenaline rushes through you! Support others doing the same, and enjoy the friendly banter. |
Come and try it, you can see how it goes. I can't wait to meet you there!
Yes whatever your level, you will find the support to ease back into cello playing. Take it at your own pace.
Some players like to just listen until they are comfortable to play. There is no pressure, but I always welcome people to even start with something very simple to get used to get the benefits and get into the swing of things.
The cello club is suitable for all levels of playing and you will benefit whatever level you are.
You can cancel at any time, just contact us and we can help.
Yes please contact me through SUPPORT and I will get back to you.
By joining the Cello Club you have access to all the material that is offered live. This is continually growing. Many members cannot make the live lesson but still do the lessons and watch back on the Club hang sessions. There is so much to learn and do without the live sessions. However, for great feedback and chance to play and meet the other members, it is recommended to come along now and again, even if you don't actually play!
Yes. If you have joined and find the Cello Club is not for you, you can request a full refund.
Sign up to get the latest updates.
