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In each Beatles Cello Bootcamp you will:

✅ learn to play the melody

✅ learn to ornament the melody with chords and arpeggios

✅ learn to write a bass line

✅ learn to read a chord chart

✅ have a blast beside other cello community from around the world

These cello bootcamps are for cellists who love the Beatles! They are best suited for intermediate level players that have some knowledge of the first four positions on the cello and the Suzuki books 1-3.

That being said, students of all levels are invited. Beginners can get started with the basic concepts of improvisation and those with more experience can go deeper into their study.

Each camp will use the format of three live 50 minute zoom classes at 11am PDT daily, Monday through Wednesday.

Classes will run July 22-24 for Michelle, and August 26-28 for Yesterday.

All classes will be available to watch on the replay page for 12 months.

Learn the sexy Beatles tune MICHELLE on the cello. You won't just be playing the melody though. You will learn the chords, the scales, the arpeggios and the music theory on the cello that will help you find some freedom in your playing. Come up with your own unique rendition of this classic ballad, so that when you play it for friends and family, they will be swooning and you will be smiling. Hone your chops and work your brain with Cello Guru Marcie Brown in this 3 Day Cello Bootcamp in July geared towards the intermediate level cellist. Classes run 50 minutes daily.

Learn the lovely Beatles tune YESTERDAY on the cello. You won't just be playing the melody though. You will learn the chords, the scales, the arpeggios and the music theory on the cello that will help you find some freedom in your playing. Come up with your own unique rendition of this classic ballad, so that when you play it for friends and family, they will be swooning and you will be smiling. Hone your chops and work your brain with Cello Guru Marcie Brown in this 3 Day Cello Bootcamp in August geared towards the intermediate level cellist. Classes run 50 minutes daily.

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