24 lessons
A Practical Method to
Learn the Art of Cello Playing

Useful Exercises and Free Online Instruction Videos Included

Martin Stanzeleit

A step-by-step cello course

Who is this cello method for?

24 Lessons is designed for adult cello beginners, returning players, and self-learners who want a structured, step-by-step approach to learning the cello.

More than a collection of exercises, this method offers a complete course with detailed practice guidance, lesson summaries, assignments, and 329 supporting instructional videos.

Work at your own pace while building a reliable technical foundation. Whether you study independently or with a teacher, the lessons can help guide your practice between sessions.

  • Vol.1

    24 Lessons cello method, Volume 1 book cover

    106 pages
    Language: English
    Page size: US Letter (21.59 × 27.94 cm)

    25.0 USD

    Detail of Vol.1
    Lesson1-Lesson12


    lesson1:
    First Contact, Holding the cello,Holding the bow,Open Strings
    lesson2:
    Into the Depths, Getting a feeling for the balance of the bow
    lesson3:
    Smoothing the Edges, Introducing legato play,Learning how to make a smooth change at the frog
    lesson4:
    Gaining Flexibility, Extended position upwards
    lesson5:
    Connecting in Style, Portato,Extended position downwards
    lesson6:
    Getting into the Rhythm, Rhythm exercis,Extended position up- and downwards combined
    lesson7:
    Gaining Speed, Fast strokes, short bows,Introduction of the Fourth Position
    lesson8:
    Finger Athletics , Speed exercises
    lesson9:
    Feeling the Vibe , Vibrato,Extended fourth position
    lesson10:
    Practice Makes Perfect,Third position basics & exercise
    lesson11:
    Left Hand Navigation, Extended third position,Second position A and B
    lesson12:
    Completing the First Circle , Double-stops,Lower Fourth Position, extended second position,Half Position

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  • Vol.2

    24 Lessons cello method, Volume 2 book cover

    113 pages
    Language: English
    Page size: US Letter (21.59 × 27.94 cm)

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    Detail of Vol.2
    Lesson13-Lesson24


    lesson13:
    Meeting the Big“B”,Bach Prelude First Half
    lesson14:
    Baroque-ing on, Bach Prelude Second Half
    lesson15:
    Time for Romance in Your Life, Vocalise by Rachmaninov
    lesson16:
    Reaching Base Camp, Greensleeves
    lesson17:
    Chopping Away, Sicilienne by G. Fauré
    lesson18:
    Slithering Along,
    lesson19:
    Scaling the Heights, “The Swan” by C. Saint-Saëns
    lesson20:
    Fast and Furious, Song Without Words
    lesson21:
    Time for Sports, Salut d’Amour by E. Elgar
    lesson22:
    Elegance and Style, Siciliano and Allemanda from the Sonata d-minor by W. de Fesch
    lesson23:
    Full Harmony, Bach Sarabande
    lesson24:
    Roaming the Fingerboard, Elegie by Gabriel Fauré

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  • 24 lessons A Practical Method to Learn the Art of Cello Playing

    This course is divided into 24 lessons. By using the explanatory videos and the accompanying audio, you can use this method to teach yourself, especially if you have problems finding a good teacher in your region. Even if you have a good teacher, the two of you can play together. Further, you can use this method to guide you between lessons.

    So, what's different to other textbooks? Well, this method is not really a textbook, it's a complete course with detailed instructions on how to practice. At the end of each lesson you'll find a summary and homework. You can set the pace for yourself. Consider two to four weeks per lesson as a good pace, depending on how much time you are ready to invest into your new hobby.

  • Watch 329 instructional videos on our website

    How to access the 24 Lessons video list

    The QR code and URL to access the video listings are provided on page 2 of the book. Scan the QR code with your phone or enter the URL to access the video list.

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