Taught by GRAMMY-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio
Unlock the secrets of exceptional cello playing. Solidify your foundation as a cellist with a deeper understanding of bow holds, playing without pain, focusing your practice, and much more.
To unlock your potential as a cellist, you need to know the cello’s unique characteristics and capabilities on a deep level. How can you grasp the multitude of tools this magnificent instrument offers you, and be fully expressive every time you play?
Renowned cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio will show you how. Under her masterful guidance in this 5-part structured course, you'll unravel the cello’s complexities, build your technical skill, and create a consistent, clean sound that’s uniquely yours…one that will resonate with any audience.
Sara Sant'Ambrogio is a force of nature in the world of cello, known and respected for her many appearances with the world’s most prestigious orchestras, impactful recordings, and collaborations with today’s icons of pop culture.
Sant’Ambrogio studied at the Curtis Institute of Music and at The Juilliard School. She won the all-Juilliard Competition in her very first month as a student, which led to her first performance at New York’s Lincoln Center.
For more than 30 years, Sant'Ambrogio has graced the stage as a soloist with esteemed symphony orchestras from Beijing to Boston and from Budapest to San Francisco. Beyond the classical realm, she has worked with the New York City Ballet and artists as diverse as Sting, Rufus Wainwright, and Yo-Yo Ma. She has won numerous international competitions and a GRAMMY award for Bernstein's "Arias and Barcarolles.”
Sant'Ambrogio is a founding member of the Naumburg Award-winning Eroica Trio, which has performed thousands of concerts worldwide. The trio has made eight acclaimed recordings for Angel EMI Classics Records, earning several GRAMMY nominations in the process.
Preview our curated selection of courses below. With lessons covering fundamentals, technical training, style and interpretation, you won't find a more thorough and enriching learning experience anywhere else.
Our members rate us at 4.8/5 stars. Here’s how a few of them transformed their cello skills since joining tonebase.
“Instead of scouring the internet for hours for performance tips and tricks, I now have access to a wealth of high-quality content from renowned artists at my fingertips!“
“Sincerely speaking, a few months with tonebase help me solve many issues I have had with my fingers for years if not decades.“
Worried you’re not getting the most out of your practice? Tired of falling short of your goals?
The Ultimate Practice Toolkit will teach you how to practice with a purpose and make actual progress on your musical goals. The toolkit contains:
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The Ultimate Practice Toolkit will teach you how to practice with a purpose and make actual progress on your musical goals.
