Buying a Cello Checklist: Cello Accessories & Parts

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With the school season right around the corner, it's important to know what to look for when buying or renting a cello. Besides the cello itself, there are a number of cello accessories necessary to play the cello properly and comfortably. We cover the various cello accessories below, which include: the bow, the case, the ... Read more

10 Best Cello Bows Review

Buying the best cello bow is just as important as buying the right cello. The right cello bow can make a mediocre cello sound like a Stradivarius. Okay, we may be exaggerating a bit, but buying the best cello bow is a critical component of the cello buying experience. Before making your decision from the cello ... Read more

What is Cello Rosin?

If you're a new cello player, you may have looked at that funny amber colored stuff that comes in your cello case and wondered what exactly it is. That stuff is cello rosin. What is rosin you might ask? It is the sticky stuff that allows your cello bow to make noise. See Cello Rosin on ... Read more

Yamaha SVC-110 SK Electric Cello Review

The Yamaha SVC-110 SK silent electric cello is a great electric cello option if you don’t want to wake your family or neighbors up while practicing the cello. While perfect for the home, the Yamaha SVC-110 is also a great concert instrument since it was developed by the makers of world-class instruments, Yamaha. We highly ... Read more

Can I Fly with a Cello?

The short answer is yes, but there are certain airlines that treat cellos better than others. Below we’ll provide an overview of which airlines are cello-friendly. Imagine the following scenario: Well, I was forced to a situation where I really had to – it was either get off the plane or give the baggage handler … Read more