VSM: Cello Lessons

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-memorization/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you an easy approach for memorizing music on the cello.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/thumb-position/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you a lesson on the left hand thumb, and how to use it when playing cello repertoire.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/bow-changes/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes teaches you how to tackle bow changes to accomplish the perfect sound, no matter what passage you have to play.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/C-string-power/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes tells you how to increase the power of your cello playing on the C string, with practical and easy-to-understand tips.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/arm-weight/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about the Arm-Weight concept often found in cello literature and teaching.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/injuries/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes tells you how to prevent injuries and pain while playing the cello.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/playing-fast/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes explains how to approach fast passages, in a very easy-to-understand way.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/bow-endpin/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you some useful tips about bow holding as well as the endpin position during your cello playing.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/score-study/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about "score-study" and how important it is to analyze a musical piece before even starting to practice it. A must see!

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/technique-musicality/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about an important topic that is often overlooked or misinterpreted. What is the best way to balance musicality and technique?