In the beginning of Josh's 4 month practice coach video lesson series, starting with the basics, Josh reviews all of the different parts of the cello. Set in the Historic Hawaii Theatre. Familiarize yourself with the cello before learning how to play it!

This video includes:
-picture in picture instructions on how to turn your tuning pegs to adjust the pitch to tune your cello.
-1 minute long tones of the pitches to match on your cello
-Return to this video daily before your practice sessions to make sure you are in tune before each session!

Learn how to most efficiently apply beginner tape to the cello.
Follow the simple steps. Tuning notes are sounded to help you find your placement.

Joshua describes the many different ways we can hold the cello, and provides picture in picture examples of other cellists holding their cello bringing all of the research to you in one place! Learn the logical way Joshua teaches how to hold the cello based on physics, ease of use, and sound prod...

The very first lesson in the Zero to Bach in Four Months series. Set in the North Shore of Hawaii, watch the waves crash in the background while learning how to memorize the open strings on the cello while using Pizzicato. Play along with Joshua Nakazawa with clear picture in picture close ups ...

Learn the names of the notes in first position on the A string, and how to place your left hand fingers in first position. Review the names of all the strings. Practice plucking notes in first position on the A string with Josh.

After review the notes and hand position on the cello for the A string, apply the same skills learned to the D string. Practice plucking the notes in first position on the D string with Josh.

Why do cellists read 3 clefs? What is a staff? Learn about the different clefs cellist read, all the terminology needed to get started reading music, and how to read notes on a staff in the Bass clef.

Learn how to count quarter notes with up beats and down beats. Learn how to read a time signature. Practice playing 6 different exercises with Josh to work on improving your sense of rhythm.

Now that you know how to read music on a staff in Bass clef in first position on the cello, lets try applying those skills by plucking some basic notes and rhythms on the D string with 11 different exercises. This lesson is shot at the famous Lanikai Beach in Kailua with the Mokes as the backdrop!

When you first start playing the cello, it is common to look at your finger placement. As we start needing to follow along with the music, it is important to stop looking at our fingers and more at the page. Practice with Josh getting into a good habit of looking at the music on the page and le...