Cello related questions!

[Oxalis]

I am dusting off my cello after 20 years or so of not playing.

Any recommendations for the following?

Someone to have a look at the sound post which I think has slipped a bit.

A local teacher - I was grade 8 standard and would like to get back there and work on my technique.

A localish orchestra

Thanks in advance.

[lizbells6]

For the repairs, you could try John Procter, the luthier at Nunhead Green.

[Pickle]

I play in an orchestra that might be of interest to you:

http://www.harmonysinfonia.co.uk

[sallyfran]

Hi Oxalis

I would highly recommend as a luthier Anette Fajardo in Honor Oak, on 07950 399 439. Lots of professionals take their cellos to her and she is a thoroughly nice person and charges reasonably. For teachers there is Kim Mackrell on Scutari Road who has worked as a professional orchestral and chamber music player as well as a teacher. Even if you do not go with her as a teacher, make sure you get on her Chamber Cellos mailing list for fantastic cello ensemble courses, some in St Stephen's Church Dulwich over a weekend and some slightly longer residential courses in beautiful settings around the country. There is a Chamber Cellos website which gives Kim's details and details of courses. Another great teacher is Gwyn Pritchard (has his own website) who teaches in Camberwell but I do not know if he is taking on new students at the moment.

Good luck with the playing and hope to see you on a course!

[Oxalis]

Thank-you, that is all really helpful.