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Master the cello with guidance from top artists.

Learn new techniques and repertoire from award-winning artists and renowned instructors like Mischa Maisky, Alisa Weilerstein, and more.

Interact with icons in weekly LIVE workshops.

Learn how your favorite world-class artists approach music and ask them all your burning questions – in real time.

Engage with a vibrant community.

Meet fellow learners from around the world and take part in community Intensives, Mentorships, and Challenges to get feedback on your playing.

Build your musical skills at home or on the go.

Whether you're in your practice room or on a bus, you can access tonebase 24/7 from any device. Take tonebase wherever you go by learning from your mobile or desktop device.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different plan and pricing options?

We have 3 distinct subscription plans:

Monthly: $59.95 paid monthly
Yearly: $359 paid annually
Lifetime: $895 paid once

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

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!

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:

What's included in a tonebase subscription?

Insights & knowledge from dozens of elite musicians & teachers.

Access to 100s of courses on technique, repertoire & more.

Weekly LIVE workshops with renowned players and teachers.

Supportive community forums to interact with fellow members.

PDF workbooks and annotated scores to guide your learning.

A custom video player and platform tailored to music education.

Custom progress-tracking and personalized feedback

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:

Purchase a gift membership

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.

How does the free trial period work?

All plans come with a 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.

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.

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