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Free Online Cello Workshop
Ask Us Anything: A Cello Conversation
with Ailbhe McDonagh & Clíodhna Ní Aodáin
When: Saturday 8 February | Online | All levels welcome
Bring your cello. Bring your questions.
This is your open invitation to a relaxed, inspiring cello conversation. Join Ailbhe McDonagh and Clíodhna Ní Aodáin for a live online workshop where nothing is off limits.
Complete the form below register, you’ll be invited to ask us ANYTHING about the cello — and we’ll shape the session around your questions.
We’ll talk about things like:
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Sound production & tone
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Vibrato that actually works
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Phrasing & musical freedom
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Classical and Celtic styles
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Improvisation on the cello
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How to practise without frustration
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Staying inspired as an adult cellist
Bring your cello - there will be moments to play, explore, and experiment together!
Why this workshop?
This free event is a taste of the spirit behind CelloFest Ireland, a new in-person cello festival happening July 2026.
CelloFest Ireland is about:
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Community, not competition
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Deep musical curiosity
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Welcoming all adult cellists
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Reconnecting with the joy of playing
This is our way of meeting you first - online - before we meet in person.
Who is this for?
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Adult cellists of any level.
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Classical players curious about Celtic styles and vice versa.
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Cellists feeling stuck or isolated.
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Anyone who loves the cello and wants more from it.
No pressure. No auditions. Just music, curiosity, and connection. Sign up below to save your spot.
You’ll receive the Zoom link and a chance to submit your questions in advance.
Come as you are. Bring your cello. Let’s talk music.