Hi, I’m Ragnhild Wesenberg - cellist and cello teacher based in Stockholm, Sweden.
My hope with this course is that you will discover the place that the cello can have in your everyday life.
That’s why I’m calling it A Cello Way of Life.
This might be the place for you if:
you have a cello, don’t know what to do with it, and want to see if playing it is something for you
you want to learn the basics of cello playing in the classical tradition
you want calm video tutorials… a few things pop up here and there, but I don’t think my videos qualify for the YouTube entertainment standard
This is perhaps not the place for you if:
you want to play folk music or jazz
you want to receive lots of emails
you want highly edited videos with content coming at you with a high tempo and not a second’s silence
” I started playing the cello at the age of seventy-four. Maybe a crazy idea. But under Ragnhild’s guidance, full of musicality and humanity, I have learnt how to handle the cello and also making sound and even music out of it. Playing together has been very useful. After a year I am still a beginner but I will continue the joyful ride.”-Kjell Schedvins“Ragnhild is an excellent teacher for newcomers to the cello. I had zero experience with string instruments and Ragnhild gently introduced me to the intricacies of the instrument. I was given easy-to-follow strategies for independent practice at home and found her explanations of technique and pitch very clear to understand. I greatly enjoyed my lessons with Ragnhild and would recommend her to anyone- young, old, beginner or cello expert!”-Laurel KempWhat’s Included in the membership:
Access to video tutorials
I have videos that will take you through your first chapter of your journey with the cello, including: basic music theory for cellists, how to change strings, how to approach a new piece of music, and simply how to play the instrument. New videos are uploaded continuously, and you can request topics.
Beautiful sheets of information you can download
Since I’m a fan of handwriting I’ve made my own sheets with, among other things: information about bowing notation, the notes of the 1st position, the circle of 5ths, and the anatomy of the cello.
Informative and inspiring articles
To compliment the video material, I’m writing texts for your use and inspiration where you can leave comments and questions as well as request topics for future articles.
*only included in Our Cello Way of Life:
Monthly 30-minute consultation or lesson with me online
Once a month you’ll get 30 minutes with me where you can play for me and/or ask me all your questions related to cello playing.
Join me in making cello-playing a part of life! Discover your own cello practice with the help from my videos and articles. Tell me what you are looking for and we'll find the way to get there.
Join me in making cello-playing a part of life! Discover your own cello practice with the help from my videos and articles. Tell me what you are looking for and we'll find the way to get there. This membership includes a monthly 30-min lesson with me.
”I was able to onboard myself with playing cello easily. She has been helpful and kind, and so much fun to play together with her!”-Ugur Mutlu“As an adult beginner to both the cello and to playing music in general, Ragnhild has been a great teacher for me. She has been calm, patient and very encouraging. Her teaching style is personal, and lessons have been tailored to my specific needs and interest. If you are thinking about taking lessons, I can highly recommend her as a guide to your cello journey.”-Anders Sundman