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Everything you need for progress on cello

Unlock your full musical potential with tonebase: 1,000s of lessons, guided learning pathways, and personalized coaching from the world’s greatest cellists.

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Finally know exactly what to practice next

Remove the guesswork in your practice. tonebase creates clear practice plans with the exact steps — down to the specific lesson timestamp — you need to reach your goals.

A personalized learning journey – built for you

No two players are alike. Our AI-powered learning pathways and personal coaches adapt to your level and goals, giving you a truly tailored learning experience.

Never learn alone

Join your fellow members in live workshops, community forums, and in-person Events. Get inspired, stay accountable, and connect with a global community that shares your passion.

explore our courses

Join today to unlock 100s of courses!

Preview our curated selection of courses below. With lessons covering fundamentals, technical training, style and interpretation, you won't find a more thorough and enriching learning experience anywhere else.

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Playing The Cello

with Richard Aaron

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Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011 (Bach)

with Mischa Maisky

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The Ten Cello Commandments

with Amit Peled

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Playing Without Tension

with Jan Vogler

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Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129 (Schumann)

with Pablo Ferrández

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How to Shift Cleanly

with Julian Schwarz

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Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008 (Bach)

with Matt Haimovitz

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The Art of the Bow

with Astrid Schween

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The Ultimate Cello Warm-Up Routine

with Daniel Lelchuk

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Variations On A Rococo Theme

with Johannes Moser

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Essentials of Cello Playing

with Sara Sant’Ambrogio

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Concerto No. 1 in C Major (Haydn)

with Santiago Cañón-Valencia

Introducing: Learning Pathways

Your personalized plan

Skip the guesswork with AI-powered Learning Pathways that adapt to your schedule, skill level, and goals. Each Pathway pulls from our massive lesson library and shows you exactly what to practice next, whether you’ve got 15 minutes or multiple hours.

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Meet your personal Coach

Pick your Coach from our roster of world-class instructors. They'll create custom practice plans, provide expert video feedback, and guide your progress every step of the way.

Everything you need to learn cello

  • 1,000+ lessons taught by elite instructors
  • A.I. Learning Pathways tailored to you
  • Personal Coach helping you make progress
  • Vibrant community of 25,000+ musicians
  • Weekly LIVE workshops with top artists
  • 100s of PDF scores & lesson workbooks
  • Learn anywhere, on any device
  • And much, much more!

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Access to Video Lessons
Fundamentals-only library
Unlimited access to 100s of in-depth courses
Unlimited access to 100s of in-depth courses
AI-Powered Learning Pathways
1 roadmap for fundamentals & basic technique
Create multiple pathways for repertoire, technique, & more
Create multiple pathways for repertoire, technique, & more
Sheet Music & Resources
Basic-level scores & workbooks
Full downloadable scores and workbooks
Full downloadable scores and workbooks
Live Events & Workshops
All-member live streams, classes, & Q&As
Premium+ exclusive events + all-member live streams
Community Forums & Peer Learning
Full community access
Full community access + accountability groups
Personal Coach
Select your own elite-level Coach to guide your progress
Personalized Video Feedback
2 video critiques per month from your personal Coach
Monthly Practice Plan
Coach-designed plan with weekly assignments
Exclusive Monthly Study Groups
Coach-led deep dives with fellow Premium+ members
Technique Bootcamps & Focus Groups
High-impact skill intensives
Performance Feedback & Concert Classes
Practice performing for others with Coach feedback
Member Perks
20% off in-person Events

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Real reviews from real customers.

Our members rate us at 4.8/5 stars. Here’s how a few of them transformed their cello skills since joining tonebase.

“Instead of scouring the internet for hours for performance tips and tricks, I now have access to a wealth of high-quality content from renowned artists at my fingertips!“

Omid S.

joined Sep. 2022

“Sincerely speaking, a few months with tonebase help me solve many issues I have had with my fingers for years if not decades.“

Giao P.

joined Mar. 2021

“We [in the community] all give each other wonderful, positive feedback. The teachers also give incredibly detailed ways that we can improve our playing."

Eric P.

joined Apr. 2020

Frequently Asked Questions
What is tonebase?

tonebase is an online education platform that gives you access to the world’s leading classical musicians. With our library of 1,000+ video tutorials, you can unlock the insights of GRAMMY award-winning players, international competition winners, and pedagogues from top music schools like Juilliard and Yale.

Whether you’re looking to dip your toe in the classical music world or ready to dive in headfirst, the knowledge and inspiration you’ll find on tonebase is unmatched.

Click here to select your instrument and get started!

What are the different plan and pricing options?

We have 3 distinct membership tier:

  • Basic: $19/month or $199/year
  • Premium: $59/month or $359/year
  • Premium+: $99/month or $899/year

    Click here to see full details for each membership.

    Active members can upgrade their plan at any point from their Account page or by reaching out to team@tonebase.co.

What's included in a tonebase subscription?

Depending on your membership tier, you’ll get access to thousands of lessons, curated practice plans, personal coaching, and much more:

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    Insights & knowledge from dozens of elite musicians & teachers.
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    Access to 100s of courses on technique, repertoire & more.
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    Weekly LIVE workshops with renowned players and teachers.
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    Supportive community forums to interact with fellow members.
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    PDF workbooks and annotated scores to guide your learning.
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    A custom video player and platform tailored to music education.
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    Custom progress-tracking and personalized feedback.
Can I change my membership later?

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade plans at anytime from your Account page.

How does the free trial period work?

Basic and Premium memberships all come with a 14-day free trial period so you can experience tonebase before starting your paid membership of choice. If you decide not to continue your subscription, you can cancel anytime during your trial by going to your Account page and clicking "Cancel Subscription" and you will not be charged.

How does the 90-day money-back guarantee work?

Our goal is to make sure that you have the best learning experience possible. If tonebase isn’t for you, then contact us at team@tonebase.co or with the chat widget in the app within 90 days of your purchase, and we’ll offer a full refund – no questions asked.

Do you offer a student/teacher discount?

Yes! We offer a 30% discount on all plans for current students and educators. Use your university, conservatory, or school issued email and the coupon code EDU30 at checkout to receive the discount.

Where can I view a catalog of all our available lessons and content?

The tonebase library is constantly expanding with new lessons, courses, and livestreams being added to the site every week.

You can view our entire content catalog for each instrument below:

I want to gift a subscription. How can I?

Great question! tonebase currently offers gift memberships for all of our instruments at the following link:

Who can I speak to if I need help?

You can reach out to us anytime via email at team@tonebase.co. Our support hours are Monday-Friday, 10AM - 7PM PST. Our support team follows up on all weekday inquiries within 24 hours, and most of the time much sooner!

"I don't regret for a minute having spent the money on the membership. There's something for every musician on tonebase – I recommend you give it a try."

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Dave McLellan

Concert & Chamber Musician

Join 25,000+ active members on the the world’s largest classical music platform.