Cello Journey

Student performances and studio practice

This section is a selection of videos which I have compiled over recent years on the students which I have had the blessing to work with as part of their journey of music via the cello.

They are by no means perfect performances in any way nor are they meant to be. They are simply works of pure effort and passion in pursuit of learning and continuous improvement.

March 2018 – Studio Practice

Samuel presenting Bach Suites No 3 in C – Bourree I and II. Another rendition.

November 2017 – Student Presentation

Samuel presenting Bach Suites No 3 in C – Courante. This movement is challenging due to its fast pace.

November 2017 – Student Presentation

Samuel presenting Bach Suites No 3 in C – Bourree. A major milestone as he upgrades his repertoire.

April 2017

Samuel presenting Bach Suites No 1 in G – Courante at a student concert.

December 2016

The brothers (Samuel and Jeremy) playing together for the first time in a public performance at a wedding.

December 2016

The Swan by Saint Saens, one of the most evergreen cello pieces in the repertoire.

January 2016

NTU Cello Ensemble playing the ever popular Bach Air in G.

7 November 2015

Preparing for a performance at Kids Philharmonic. A nice setup for budding student musicians.

15th February 2014

Practicing for the ABRSM Grade 3 Presentation (Presentation sounds much better than Exam).

15th February 2014

A Really Fun Piece When It Works!

15th February 2014

A piece like that for a young child is somewhat beyond their basic comprehension, which makes it all the more interesting.

30th January 2014

A simple video of learning the D Minor scale on the cello. You can notice better confidence with each passing week.

September 2013

A personal milestone for Samuel, his first public performance at one of the student concerts.

February 2013

The progress of Samuel about 6 months into learning the cello. The basics of bow hold are already visible.

November 2012

A very fun video of using a minus-1 playalong track for learning. It can definitely add a level of interest.

August 2012

A memorable short video of Samuel's first lesson as he starts on his musical journey.