A good bow makes all the difference to realising the full potential of your instrument. And just like your instrument needs to be looked after so too does your bow.  The most important aspect of bow care is making sure you know how to tension your bow ready to play and then (always!) loosening your bow after practice. In the short video below Myles discusses how...

There are many instrument options for aspiring and intermediate cellists, all with different characteristics to suit a variety of players. In this video our resident cellist d'Artagnan plays through four different cellos and shares his thoughts on the differences between each. The four cellos that d'Artagnan demonstrates in this video are: KG #100 Cello Goffriller by Chamber Gliga Vasile Advanced Cello Jay Haide L'Ancienne...

In this short video our resident cellist d'Artagnan explains the benefits of playing with a cello stopper, and how to correctly position and use one. In particular d'Artagnan discusses what type of cello stopper he recommends, how to find the right length (by having the cello away from you on an angle) and how to ensure you have the right position for optimal...