Learning the cello as an adult

Israel
March 2, 2026 2:12pm CST
I am thinking of learning how to play the cello. I wanted to be able to play the Bach cello concerto. But that is a long term goal. I can get a cello from Allie Express for about $250. What new musical instrument do you want to play?
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14645)
• Ireland
2 Mar
@lifecoachjerusalem That is exactly what I wanted to do when I retired 2 years ago but I still haven’t started.
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Rachael Alice
@lifecoachjerusalem (1512)
• Israel
2 Mar
Is there a cello teacher in your neighborhood? Do you like learning online? How much is the cost of buying or renting a cello in your area?
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (31457)
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2 Mar
I hope you get your wish and learn how to play the Cello I want to play a Harmonica I'm wondering just how difficult it could be
Rachael Alice
@lifecoachjerusalem (1512)
• Israel
2 Mar
I also play the harmonica, it is not so difficult, and actually has lots of health benefits because you get notes when you are breathing in and breathing out. You have to really control your breath, and you have fun doing it!
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Rachael Alice
@lifecoachjerusalem (1512)
• Israel
8 Mar
@Ineeddentures Sure, play along with Bob Dylan. If there is a song you like, then work on it and you will get good enough to play it.
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (31457)
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2 Mar
@lifecoachjerusalem I seen Bob Dylan doing it And I reckon if he can I can and do it whilst his music is playing
Amber
@AmbiePam (118693)
• United States
2 Mar
I wonder what the quality is like. I hope you get to learn how. It’s an admirable endeavor.
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (96940)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Mar
Iwas never into stringed instruments but I did learn to play the piano,
Rachael Alice
@lifecoachjerusalem (1512)
• Israel
8 Mar
The piano is a stringed instrument. Look inside a real piano. There are lots of strings!
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (22045)
• United States
3 Mar
I would love to play the saxophone and a harp.
Rachael Alice
@lifecoachjerusalem (1512)
• Israel
8 Mar
I was thinking about a harp, and then I went into a music store and tried to play it, my right thumb started hurting, so no, I'll think about something else.. . oh, Cello?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (379321)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Mar
I love those middle-toned instruments - euphonium, cello, etc. That sounds a good price for a cello.