FREE 7-DAY TRIAL

Weekly Cello Lessons Too Expensive?

Get your first 7 days free. I will teach you the fundamentals of cello with daily video lessons filmed across the island of Oahu. Plus, download my free "Over the Rainbow in 1 Month" workbook to follow along.

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Josh Nakazawa playing cello on the cliffs of Oahu at sunset with his dog

Here is what you get for free

Daily Video Lessons

One lesson per day. Each video teaches a single core skill so you are never overwhelmed. Just hit play and follow along.

Free Workbook

Download the printable Over the Rainbow in 1 Month workbook with all the fingerings, bowings and exercises you need.

Filmed in Hawaii

Every lesson is set in a different location across Oahu. Learn your first notes with the ocean breeze in the background.

This is for you if...

  • You have always wanted to learn cello but do not know where to start
  • You have looked into private lessons but the cost feels out of reach ($60 to $200 per hour)
  • You are a complete beginner with zero musical background
  • You tried learning from YouTube but found it scattered and hard to follow
  • You want a structured step-by-step program you can do on your own schedule
  • You are a parent looking for an affordable high-quality option for your child
  • You are a cello teacher who wants an easy-to-follow structure for your students
  • You are an adult who played years ago and want to get back into it
Close-up of a cello in lush tropical Hawaii foliage

Getting started is easy

1

Sign up for free

Enter your name and email above. I will send you instant access to your first week of lessons plus the free workbook.

2

Download the workbook

Grab the Over the Rainbow in 1 Month workbook so you can follow along with every lesson from Day 1.

3

Start with Day 1

Each lesson is a short video that teaches one skill. Watch it, practice it and move on to the next one when you are ready.

Josh Nakazawa playing cello surrounded by tropical Hawaiian greenery

HEY, I'M JOSH

Your Practice Coach

I am a professional cellist and tenured member of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. I hold degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, Southern Methodist University and The Royal Conservatory, and I have been teaching cello for over 20 years.

I created this course because I believe learning cello should not cost a fortune. I wanted to build something better: a structured, daily program that breaks every technique into one simple skill per day so you can learn the right way from the start.

Every lesson is filmed across the island of Oahu, so your practice sessions come with an ocean breeze.

"Zero to Bach in four months with Josh has ignited Naia's ability, confidence and love for cello. We are extremely grateful to have such an amazing resource available to us."
โ€” Naia & Sharon
"It is therapeutic and Josh is a great teacher. He is patient and thorough. He is like a doctor with a great bedside manner."
โ€” Jake Shimabukuro
"In just shy of a month, with no musical background, our 12 year old can read sheet music and play a few songs on his own!"
โ€” Jordan & Yumi

Ready to start learning cello?

Join hundreds of students learning cello the smart way: one skill per day, with a professional symphony cellist as your guide. Your first week and the workbook are completely free.

Free for 7 days Includes the workbook No credit card required No experience needed