Welcome to the Practice Room!
First Edition: Rhythm & Pulse Internalization
Welcome to the very first installment of The Practice Room! I'm so excited to have you here. This is the beginning of an ongoing space for thoughtful, structured, and inspiring practice — and you’re here at the very start.
Thank you!
This month, we’re diving into Rhythm & Pulse Internalization — the foundation of musical flow, timing, and expressive phrasing.
To kick things off, I’ve recorded a walk-through video (since I’m traveling) that guides you through your companion step by step, section by section.
We’ll also gather throughout the month for live interactive Q&A sessions — details are outlined below.
Your Rhythm and Pulse Internalization Companion lives just beneath the video.
With your cello, Rhythm Practice Companion and (optional) notebook and pencil to hand, watch the Foundational Training
Start where you are,
Take your time, and
Enjoy the process.
LINKS
COMPANION [LINK]
PLAY-ALONG VIDEO(S)
Warm Up Video [LINK]
Technique Exercise [LINK]
Stretch Zone A [LINK]
Stretch Zone B [LINK]
Repertoire [LINK]
RELATED RESOURCES
Subdivision/Speech Cue Refresher [LINK]
AUGUST SCHEDULE
(please mark your calendar)
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Foundational Training (above)
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Live Q&A No.1 (Thursday AUGUST 14TH, 10am PT)
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Cello Lab Community Chat, facilitated by Linda (Monday AUGUST 18TH, 2pm PT) ZOOM LINK
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Live Q&A No.2 (Monday AUGUST 25TH, 10am PT)
NEXT MONTH’S FOCUS:
SEPTEMBER: INTONATION –DEEPEN THE CONNECTION TO YOUR INSTRUMENT THROUGH SYMPATHETIC VIBRATIONS AND EXPRESSIVE INTONATION, WHILE FINE TUNING YOUR L HAND/ARM FORM AND FINGER SPACING