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Thoracic Outlet Update

by Emily Wright | Oct 27, 2016 | Cello Illustrated, On the Docket | 3 |

Thoracic outlet syndrome is complicated. It can be caused by any number of things, from trauma...

Non cellists you should listen to more

by Emily Wright | Sep 17, 2016 | Cello Illustrated, Performing | 2 |

It’s easy to get lost in the struggle to be an excellent cellist. We take lessons, go to concerts and master classes, listen to recordings, flail away in the practice room. Remember that in the end, the cello is vehicle...

Cellists you should listen to more

by Emily Wright | Sep 17, 2016 | Cello Illustrated | 1 |

Natalia Gutman’s tone absolutely drenches you. This is a woman who knows how to use the bow with great efficiency, subtlety, and power....

purple rain

by Emily Wright | Apr 21, 2016 | Being, Cello Illustrated | 0 |

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vintage SRCB, part 1: knowing the signs

by Emily Wright | Dec 30, 2015 | Cello Illustrated | 2 |

Post originally published 28 April, 2009. Does this sound like you or anyone you know?...

music doctor

by Emily Wright | Dec 14, 2015 | Being, Cello Illustrated | 18 |

I still keep a paper calendar. Then, at the end of a year, no matter what sort of tire fire...

small change, big results 4, as illustrated by The Nightmare Before Christmas

by Emily Wright | Oct 6, 2015 | Being, Cello Illustrated, Teaching & Learning | 9 |

The artistic endeavor seems like the kind of thing that should just flow. The story goes like this: big feels, inspiration strikes, she works late into the night in a torrent of creativity and as dawn breaks somewhere over the...

small change, big results 2: improving your practice, as illustrated by English period drama

by Emily Wright | Jul 21, 2015 | Cello Illustrated, Teaching & Learning | 7 |

If we think about the relationship between you and your instrument as a romance, practice can be seen as courtship. You’re getting to know about the cello, finding out about yourself, and making your intentions known. You...

Dear Emily: advice on buying a cello

by Emily Wright | Jul 8, 2015 | Cello Illustrated, Performing | 2 |

I get several emails a week from students asking whether they should buy cello A or cello B, although cello C is lovely and has a single-piece back, here have a look at this picture, would a serial number help? Ethically, I...

feel the burn

by Emily Wright | Apr 13, 2015 | Being, Cello Illustrated | 0 |

I’ve been playing twice a day for about twenty minutes each sitting. It hurts afterward, but so does PT, so I figure as long as it doesn’t linger too long, I’m safe. I savor every note, and am grateful...