erikfriedlander.com
CELLO PAGE
You are visiting cellist Erik Friedlander's website. The
links at the bottom of the photo will take you to the
main pages.
Erik plays a cello dated 1922, made by Alfred Vidoudez,
Geneva, Switzerland. For cello repairs I go to Ron Fletcher
CELLO PLAYERS CENTRAL
This page is for you cello players out there. I've posted
various interviews, tips, and lessons here, including my
first series of video lessons. Peruse this page every
once in a while for new stuff. Enjoy!
New! The BowTech Podcast!
Cellist Erik Friedlander hosts with violin maker Ron Fletcher-a podcast about the technology of string instruments and their repair and maintenance.
Video Lessons
"Making It Count" A Series of Short Video Lessons
Have Arrived!
"Making It Count" is a series of short videos each
featuring one small thing you can add to your practicing
regimen. The idea is that it's not the amount of hours
you put in but the quality of the time you spend
working--making the time count! Stay tuned for page
updates as new lessons will be added weekly.
Add you name to mailing list if you want to be notified
when new Make It Count video lessons are online.
Questions?
Online Lessons
1. Friedlander's "Hotel Room" Warm-Up -
Warm Up Your Brain & Your Fingers/Hands!
2. The
"Olympic" Cello Workout - A Series of
Exercises to Enhance Your Speed, Endurance, &
Strength! (this link works now!)
Beginning Cellists
If you'are a beginning cellist and the lessons here seem too advanced you may want to check
out a new self-teaching method put together by Vera Jiji called "Cello Playing for Music Lovers". Here's the
link: http://www.veracello.com/. (disclaimer: I performed
on the audio CD) The book is full of great tunes to learn and Vera Jiji's approach is unfussy
and clear. Check out her website and see what you think.
Playing Live & Touring
Interviews
Cello.Org's Interview with cello great
Zara
Nelsova at the ICS
Miscellaneous
Gendron performs the Debussy
sonata--amazing! PLAY
VIDEO
Recommended Listening: VC Piks
Pioneer cello improvisor Fred Katz
