CELLO LAB
CELLO LAB · Cello Studio
Personalized Classical and Contemporary Cello Studies with Maestro Umberto Pedraglio
As part of its educational programs, the Polifonie Cultural Association presents Cello Laba one-on-one cello studio (located in Caslino d’Erba, CO)created to support young instrumentalists at every stage of their musical development.
The program stems from the direct experience of Umberto Pedraglio (visit the official website), a cellist and composer who over the years has guided the training of numerous young cellists, introducing them to the instrument, chamber music, and contemporary musical languages.
The Teaching Vision:
The approach combines the rigor of the traditional cello school with an openness to contemporary sound exploration, tailoring goals to each student’s individual path and artistic sensibility.
The approach combines the rigor of the traditional cello school with an openness to contemporary sound exploration, tailoring goals to each student’s individual path and artistic sensibility.
Course Structure:
- 1. Junior Level · Foundations & Repertoire (Music-Specialized Middle Schools)
Focused work on tone production, posture, intonation, and music reading, designed to support school studies, consolidate basic technique, or prepare for middle school final exams and first auditions. - 2. Continuity Track · The Cello Beyond Middle School (Students graduating from Music-Specialized Middle Schools)
pathway designed for students who, after completing middle school, choose a non-music high school track yet wish to keep their dialogue with the instrument alive. The program progresses at a pace compatible with school commitments, expanding the repertoire without the pressure of exam deadlines. - 3. Music High School & Advanced Studies Track (Music High School and Pre-Conservatory Students)
An in-depth technical and interpretive study designed to support students who already have a solid foundation on the instrument, helping them approach solo and chamber repertoire with greater awareness, and prepare for competitions, music high school final exams, and Conservatory entrance auditions. - 4. “Beyond the Bow” · Extended Techniques, Creativity, and Contemporary Music (High School and Beyond)
A workshop dedicated to students who already possess a solid command of the instrument and wish to explore the languages of today’s music. Guided by the instructor’s experience as a performer and composer, students have the opportunity to:
- Explore extended techniques, timbre, and improvisation on the cello
- Come into direct contact with the sculpture-cellos and experimental instruments housed in the studio (including the cardboard cello, the aluminum cello, and the silk cello), engaging with the handcrafted and creative dimension of contemporary sound.
Location and Attendance:
Sessions take place by appointment at Umberto Pedraglio’s private studio (in Caslino d’Erba, just a few minutes from the center of Erba): a private, fully equipped musical atelier offering flexible options (a single orientation session, biweekly cycles, or weekly courses) tailored to each student's study needs.
Sessions take place by appointment at Umberto Pedraglio’s private studio (in Caslino d’Erba, just a few minutes from the center of Erba): a private, fully equipped musical atelier offering flexible options (a single orientation session, biweekly cycles, or weekly courses) tailored to each student's study needs.
Your first trial lesson is free!
Information and Consultations: info@polifonie.it
