I want to learn how to play a cello. I got to say I was inspired to play from Apocalyptica, the Finnish Cello Rock band. I really like their more ( I dont
know how I would say it) slower less headbanging songs such as "Conclusion". So I searched for Cello Forums and read up some of the information.
This would be my first instrument I would seriously like to learn how to play. I figured I would start renting a cello sometime soon. However here is the
problem, I could only seem to find very few shops located to where I live which is Tracy, CA. I wouldn't say close but a good 2 hr drive to San Fransisco
and approx 1hr drive to El Cerrito. (We only have a general music store in Tracy which from the forums I heard is not the greatest place to choose a cello due
to not being specialized in string instruments)
The shops I found were:
http://www.lovelandviolinshop.com/index.html
http://www.ifshinviolins.com/index.html
*tried the search function on the forum but did not see any shops except for Linda's West shop in Santa Barbara.
Would the cellists here have any recommendations on teachers near the Tracy area as well as the shops?
In case if you do not know where Tracy here is a link: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?state=CA
Opinions on good learning/student cellos would be greatly appreciated. I would like to extend my thanks in advance to those who help me.
The shops I found were:
http://www.lovelandviolinshop.com/index.html
http://www.ifshinviolins.com/index.html
*tried the search function on the forum but did not see any shops except for Linda's West shop in Santa Barbara.
Would the cellists here have any recommendations on teachers near the Tracy area as well as the shops?
In case if you do not know where Tracy here is a link: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?state=CA
Opinions on good learning/student cellos would be greatly appreciated. I would like to extend my thanks in advance to those who help me.
