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Dr. Whitcomb Playing the Cello

You Had Me At Cello

Education. Inspiration. Encouragement.

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Ready to advance your cello skills? Learning the cello has so many facets that are all related. You Had Me at Cello empowers you to explore different ways to learn about the cello. Hopefully, you learn something new or find inspiration! Our collection of cello advice, teachings, and recordings are from lifelong learners who want to share their knowledge with those who are just beginning to learn the cello to those who are advancing their expertise. 

You Had Me at Cello

​​For students of all ages, You Had Me at Cello provides cello education, inspiration, and encouragement.

 

Inspired by the teachings of Phyllis Young - one of the greatest leaders in string pedagogy in the 20th century, George Neikrug - a virtuoso performer and teacher, and Evan Tonsing - a highly innovative and creative teacher and composer, Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb’s expertise focuses on practicing and playing of string instruments, cello fingerings, string chords, and Popper Etudes.

 

As a Professor of Cello and Music Theory at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, he creates a nurturing and supportive environment in his cello studio, tailors his approach to the student, and guides students to reach their full potential as a cellist. 

Dr. Whitcomb Teaching a Cello Lesson

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Testimonial

"It was in private cello lessons that I was able to best appreciate Dr. Whitcomb's skills as an educator. I cannot adequately describe the energy I that he poured into every one of my lessons. His techniques for introducing and reinforcing different skills were creative and highly effective. His passion for music and for teaching were infectious, and spurred my curiosity to learn more deeply. I remember lessons when we somehow got into conversations about advanced music theory and the physics of sound, as related to cello study. The way he explained and demonstrated concepts made me want to know more and more."

-- Stephanie Luedtke, Wauwatosa West Orchestra Director

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