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Monica Call, Director of Cello Studies and Cello Pedagogy, Utah Valley University

Posted by Things 4 Strings on Jan 30th 2019

Originally posted on 2012-10-08 by Monica Call  

Dear Things 4Strings Folks, 

I just wanted you all to know how much I appreciate the Cellophant as a teaching tool. 

I teach at a state university as well as have a studio in my home. 

The students in both studios have really embraced the Cellophant bow hold helper. 

My college students say that it helps them to remember their good bow hand position all of the time which helps to curb hand, wrist, and finger fatigue when practicing for long hours. 

Also, the Cellophant has become a "badge of honor" for my cello majors. 

Some of the violinists and violists have asked if there is a bow help for them. 

I have referred them to your website. My students in my studio at home also have enjoyed the Cellophant. 

They range from 6 years old to 36. 

For years and years I have gerryrigged various things to help my students learn a beautiful and relaxed bow hold.

Some students have succeeded in doing so while others have struggled with this problem off and on (sometimes mostly "on").

Your product has given these students such a sense of accomplishment.

A proper bow hold is no longer a chore to remember and struggle with.

I can't thank you enough for your product.

I will be recommending your fish and Cellophants to my colleagues and students in my pedagogy courses at the university.

Keep up the good work!