Transform your approach to playing the cello
and find ease in your playing
Learn from world-class cellists:
Clíodhna Ní Aodáin
Natalie Haas
Eric Wright
Rebecca Carrington
John Hanifin
Eugene Friesen
Don't miss out!
Here's What People Are Saying About
The Celtic Cello Club...
"A wonderful new perspective in playing the cello after years of classical instruction."
"Two years of playing with the Celtic Cello Club has enriched my cello playing so much! Beyond learning so many Celtic tunes , I am now able to compose melodies and harmonize with traditional style. Clíodhna is such a nurturing teacher and so responsive to every player’s level of needs. Beginner or more advanced player, you will grow in your skills and love of Celtic music!"
- Patricia Kervick (Boston, USA)
"Clíodhna has created a remarkable opportunity for cellists interested in Celtic music. As a member, I have learned many new tunes, theory, technique, and approaches to solos and accompaniment. The provision of sheet music, mp3’s, and on-line sessions with cellists from around the world are unique offerings and I highly recommend the Celtic Cello Club to anyone of any skill level from beginner to advanced. "
- Jim Saunders (Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada)
"Through the Celtic Cello Club, Cliodhna has created a generous, supportive community where we learn together and share our love for the cello and Celtic music. My experience over several years has inspired and contributed to my life. I am deeply grateful for Cliodhna’s teaching."
- Piper Leigh (Santa Fe), USA
Here's What People Are Saying About
The Celtic Cello Club...
"A wonderful new perspective in playing the cello after years of classical instruction."
"Two years of playing with the Celtic Cello Club has enriched my cello playing so much! Beyond learning so many Celtic tunes , I am now able to compose melodies and harmonize with traditional style. Clíodhna is such a nurturing teacher and so responsive to every player’s level of needs. Beginner or more advanced player, you will grow in your skills and love of Celtic music!"
- Patricia Kervick
Boston, USA
"Clíodhna has created a remarkable opportunity for cellists interested in Celtic music. As a member, I have learned many new tunes, theory, technique, and approaches to solos and accompaniment. The provision of sheet music, mp3’s, and on-line sessions with cellists from around the world are unique offerings and I highly recommend the Celtic Cello Club to anyone of any skill level from beginner to advanced. "
- Jim Saunders
Sault Sainte Marie, Canada
"Through the Celtic Cello Club, Cliodhna has created a generous, supportive community where we learn together and share our love for the cello and Celtic music. My experience over several years has inspired and contributed to my life. I am deeply grateful for Cliodhna’s teaching."
- Piper Leigh
Santa Fe, USA
Here's What's Waiting for You...
Inside the Club!
COMMUNITY
Join a community of supportive cellists from around the world for a unique learning experience
COACHING
Live 90-min coaching call on the 2nd Saturday of every month (Sept - June)
CONFIDENCE
Grow your repertoire and confidence while learning new tunes to suit any occasion
CONDITIONING
Learn how to mindfully warm up the Body and Spirit for playing the cello.
Bonuses
20 CELTIC CELLO DUETS
You will receive a pdf of Clíodhna's book 20 Celtic Cello Duets incl. audio download
CELLO SOUND MASTERCLASS
Access to a masterclass video with Clíodhna that will transform your cello sound
Here's What You Get
The Celtic Cello Club
For those who love to play the Cello!
Build a new repertoire of tunes that everyone will love and transform your approach to playing the cello. Join us in The Celtic Cello Club and you'll find that you'll find ease and joy in your playing that you've not experienced before.
- Learn the technique and sounds of Celtic cello playing with world class cellists. This season we have five amazing guest teachers joining us: Natalie Haas, Eric Wright, Rebecca Carrington, John Hanifin & Eugene Friesen
- Grow your repertoire and build your confidence while learning Celtic tunes to play for any occasion
- Discover how to create your own Celtic cello tunes and accompaniments
- Learn how to mindfully warm up the Body and Spirit for playing the cello
- Connect to a community of supportive cellists from around the world for a unique learning experience
- Access a growing library of videos and mp3 recordings by Clíodhna Ní Aodáin and the sheet music for these beautiful Celtic Cello tunes
- Attend monthly 90min Coaching and Q & A sessions on the 2nd Saturday of every month [Sept-June; 7PM (Bern), 1PM (New York)] We'll cover any technical issues you might have with sound, string-crossings, position changes, intonation, Celtic style improvisation and more...
Discover the
"Joy of playing again!"
About Clíodhna
An award-winning Irish cellist, composer, teacher, conductor and artist, Clíodhna Ní Aodáin founded
The Celtic Cello in 2018 as a project of the heart. Her passion for Celtic music, the cello and for teaching has been a joyful journey of connection with cellists from all over the world.
Clíodhna's Irish music mentor is the legendary Irish fiddler, Martin Hayes. She studied cello with Olwen Lewis and Aisling Drury-Byrne at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin, with Emma Ferrand at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester (BMusRNCM), Yuli Turovsky at the Université de Montréal (MMus Interprétation) and Susanne Basler at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (Konzertdiplom).
Clíodhna has worked extensively with David Darling and is currently studying creative cello and composition with Eugene Friesen, professor at Berklee College of Music, Boston. She also studied conducting with Atso Almilla, professor at the Sibelius Academy in Finland.
Originally from Dublin, Clíodhna now lives and works in Bern, Switzerland, where she teaches cello and conducts a children’s orchestra at the Musikschule Konservatorium Bern. Clíodhna also conducts the Orchester Divertimento Bern and performs internationally with her solo cello project.
FAQs
I am a beginner. Can I join The Celtic Cello Club?
For sure! The sheet music and videos you receive will always have a version in the first position that is suitable for beginners. If you are comfortable with playing in the first position you are welcome to join. As well as your new tunes each month, you will also get cello technique and practice tips to improve your all-round playing: posture, sound, intonation etc.
I have been playing the cello all my life. What will I get from The Celtic Cello Club?
I will be catering to all levels:
- Beginners will get the basic tunes and cello tips.
- Intermediates will also pick up some ornamentation and rhythmic changes.
- Advanced players will also try alternative fingers and bowings with added chords.
- Professionals will get ideas for teaching as well as a new repertoire for performances.
What if I need to cancel my subscription?
You can cancel your subscription any time.
I have some technical difficulties with my cello playing.
Can you help me?
Of course! Trouble-shooting technical cello issues is one of my favourite things to do! After 30 years of professional performance and teaching experience I really know what works!
Here's What You Get:
The Celtic Cello Club
For those who love to play the Cello!
Build a new repertoire of tunes that everyone will love and transform your approach to playing the cello. Join us in The Celtic Cello Club and you'll find that you'll find ease and joy in your playing that you've not experienced before.
- Learn the technique and sounds of Celtic cello playing with world class cellists. This season we have five amazing guest teachers joining us: Natalie Haas, Eric Wright, Rebecca Carrington, John Hanifin & Eugene Friesen
- Grow your repertoire and build your confidence while learning Celtic tunes to play for any occasion
- Discover how to create your own Celtic cello tunes and accompaniments
- Learn how to mindfully warm up the Body and Spirit for playing the cello
- Connect to a community of supportive cellists from around the world for a unique learning experience
- Access a growing library of videos and mp3 recordings by Clíodhna Ní Aodáin and the sheet music for these beautiful Celtic Cello tunes
- Attend monthly 90min Coaching and Q & A sessions on the 2nd Saturday of every month [Sept-June; 7PM (Bern), 1PM (New York)] We'll cover any technical issues you might have with sound, string-crossings, position changes, intonation, Celtic style improvisation and more...