What if you had a clear, practice-ready process for developing a supple, free, and comfortable bowhold?
I’ll be teaching this in my brand new FREE workshop:
Beginning the Bowhold
JANUARY 23-25 | LIVE + ONLINE
You’re feeling stuck on the bow hold—and you’re not alone.
You might have been told to “relax” or to “stay flexible”—but no one really shows you how to practice that, day to day.
And without that foundation, it can feel nearly impossible to move forward in other areas of your playing.
That’s why I created this workshop…
Because a tense, uncomfortable bow hand shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back.
A 3-day practical, fundamentals-focused workshop designed to show you how to develop a comfortable, responsive bow hold—and how to practice it with clarity going forward.
Introducing: Beginning the Bowhold
JANUARY 23-25 • 2 PM ET • 100% FREE
DAY 1: Fri, January 23
2:00 PM ET
The Supple Bow Hold: An informed start to holding the bow with comfort and ease
► Ergonomic strategies for every learner – explore multiple approaches to a bow hold that feels natural and pain-free
► Know what to look for (and avoid) – visual cues to help you assess and adjust your bow hand
► Targeted exercises for balance and awareness
► LIVE Q&A
On Day 1, you’ll learn how to approach holding the bow with a curious, exploratory mindset—so you can experiment, adjust, and avoid settling into the dreaded “granite grip.”
DAY 2: Sat, January 24
2:00 PM ET
The Responsive Hand - Moving and adjusting from frog to tip
► Follow your natural instincts – learn how to let your body guide smooth, effortless bow movement
► Adapt your hold along the bow – understand how the bow hand shifts from frog to tip for optimal control
► One simple cue for alignment – develop the ideal orientation of your fingers and hand for consistent, responsive playing
► LIVE Q&A
Day 2 is all about playing full bows with ease and efficiency.
You’ll learn simple exercises that help you draw sound comfortably from frog to tip—so your bow hand supports the rich, resonant sound that drew you to the cello in the first place.
DAY 3: Sun, January 25
2:00 PM ET:
Developing the Ideal Beginner Mindset
► “The one-man play” – How assuming different characters in your practice will set you up for success.
► 1:00 PM ET: Special enrollment offer for Cello in 30 Days™
► LIVE Q&A
Day 3’s mindset talk explores the ways in which your personality and learning approach can help you thrive on your cello journey, and how borrowing traits from other personalities can help you become an even more well-rounded, robust adult learner of the cello.
Plus, enter to win the giveaway -
Show up live (or watch the replay) and submit your homework each day to be in the running to win:
⟶ A free 1:1 private Zoom lesson with me
⟶ A year’s digital subscription to The Strad magazine
Beginning the Bowhold
starts live on January 23
REGISTER BELOW AND RESERVE YOUR FREE SEAT NOW!
Answering your questions -
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How much does it cost to join?
Nothing at all!
The workshop is completely free. You can tune in, watch each day’s replay, participate in the Facebook group, and enter the giveaway at NO cost to you.
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Where does the workshop happen?
The workshop takes place inside a private pop-up Facebook group.
Once you register, you’ll get an email with the link to request access. Each day at 2:00PM ET, simply head to the group and you’ll see me go live with the lesson.
You’ll also be part of a supportive community of fellow adult learners — a space to ask questions, share wins, and cheer each other on.
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What will I learn?
You’ll learn a clear, practical approach to developing your bow hold—focused on comfort, efficiency, and knowing how to practice it going forward.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a clear framework for continuing to develop your bow hold with confidence.
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How do I enter to win the giveaway?
To Win the 60-Minute Private Lesson + Strad Digital Subscription Giveaway:
1️⃣ Attend all 3 workshop sessions live (or catch the replays).
2️⃣ Post each day’s homework in the pop-up Facebook group within 24 hours.That’s it — you’re in the running!
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is geared toward beginners who want to start their bow hold correctly, build a solid foundation, and avoid tension or bad habits.
But it’s also perfect for intermediate or experienced players who want to return to the fundamentals, reset their technique, and discover new insights about how the bow hand really works.
No matter your level, if you’ve ever struggled with tension, inconsistency, or uncertainty in your bow hand, this workshop will give you practical, actionable tools to practice effectively and confidently.
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Will there be replays? What if I can't make it live?
No problem! All sessions will be recorded and posted in the popup Facebook group.
But if you can join live, even briefly, I highly recommend it—you’ll get real-time guidance and the chance to ask questions as you go.
Meet your host- Billy
18 years ago, I started my cello journey as an adult beginner at the age of 25 — with no prior musical background or formal training.
Just a dream of expressing myself through the instrument.
Through years of trial, error, and reworking the fundamentals, I learned how to develop the bow hand from the ground up—turning what once felt stiff and painful into something free and dependable.
Today, I’m a professional cellist and online educator specializing in helping adult learners build freedom, ease, and beautiful sound at every stage of their journey.
I’ve developed a proven methodology that helps you:
► Play with less tension
► Pull a more beautiful sound from day one
► Hit the fast-forward button on your progress
