Auditioning

If you ever start getting nervous before your audition, just take a minute and breathe. You know you're prepared, it's just your nerves getting to you. And if that doesn't help, use your nervousness to help you play! Use this adrenaline rush to boost your playing. 

You got this. 

When buying a cello...

Ask as many questions and you want! The workers are there to help you and answer all your questions. While looking for my cello, I didn't know how to pick the best one, so I asked and asked until I found the perfect one for me. 

Don't be afraid to say "no" or "I still need to look around". This is your instrument. 

Daily Cello Tunes

Jean Barrière - Sonatas for Cello & Bass Continuo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh7py1tFrHE

Practice tip #8

If you’re having trouble with a passage, find a piano and play it on that. Or befriend a pianist who can help you if you can’t play piano (like yours truly) don’t get frustrated and try ignoring the problem, that won’t help. Fix the problem and move on.

Practice tip #7

Rhythm is always more important than notes! If you are working on a passage with a really hard rhythm, but your instrument down and clap it out. You can even sing it (that helps me the most). Always work it out one measure at a time, as slow as you need. No ones rushing you and you don’t want to mess up the rhythm because you’ll end up practicing is wrong and then it’s a hot mess; no one wants that.

Practice tip #5

Never practice for more than 50 minutes at a time. Your brain can only process so much information before you crash. After 50 minutes give yourself a 5-15 minute break depending on what you are working on. Shorter more relaxed practice sessions are way better than longer sessions. Give yourself sometime to breath.

Practice tip #4

If you are working on any orchestral piece, always listen to the piece first so you get an idea of how important/unimportant your part is. Also, it helps you get the correct style. 
No one wants you playing Bach with a romantic vibe.