Cello
Lessons you can take:
We offer cello lessons through some of our music centres such as Five Valleys Music Centre in Stroud.
When to start:
As early as possible. Age 6 or 7 recommended.
Costs:
Hire:
We charge £26.90 per term, plus VAT where applicable (instruments are available in several sizes so we recommend that you hire until a full-size instrument is required). Find out more about hiring from us.
Buy:
From about £325 for a new student outfit. (cello, case & bow). Advanced students should be prepared to spend considerably more. Second-hand instruments can be hard to find, and buying second-hand can be a minefield. Old instruments are usually preferable to new. Prices can vary between £300 and several thousand pounds depending on quality, so never buy second-hand without seeking your teacher's advice.
Other:
Strings will need replacement - cost between £4 - £10.
Pros/Cons:
Pros:
You will never be short of opportunities to play. Because you have total command of the sound it's very rewarding when mastered. Huge amount of music for the cello.
Cons:
Difficult to play - particularly in the early stages. No opportunities to play Jazz or Folk music.
Find out more about the cello from the BBC’s guide to the orchestra.