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Brilliant explanation. BRAVO! 😊

It’s very useful. Thanks!

thank you，it‘s very helpful!🎉

Hey Jamie! I can't remember if I ever commented on your videos. But I've been attentively following you for the past two years. And I can say I am always delighted when I see something new pop on here or your website! You are a remarquable reference in cello technique and talk about very intricate and important stuff that makes all the difference! Really wish I could study with you, but I am glad I have access to these! I will keep a lot of the things you teach with me for a long time, and hopefully teach them someday, along with the discoveries I maie along the way, Oh, and I really like the fact that you talk about your own journey and the evolution of youe though, technique and teaching. I have similar thoughts sometimes and it's really validating and inspiring. Take care!

I am almost positive that most people do NOT know that. I'm not sure if "most people" know who St. Saens is... or even what a cello is. (Also, thanks for more bowing tips! And frogs!)

The name of the music again, please.

Any insight on why my right shoulder goes up and tries to attach itself to my ear when I play? I really appreciate knowing the science behind why it all works the way it does, and that it's all a matter of which choices you make. That means there can be no "perfect" cello technique - only that which works best for you.

As a former massage therapist, your anatomy knowledge is superb and yes, you’re saying things correctly. Thank you so much for this information.! I already have chronic pain so it’s helpful to see ways to mitigate injury.

Thanks a lot, Mr. Fiste! I really appreciate your light and precise expalanations which help me a lot to understand the complex movements the cello is affording. Please keep posting here your profound and comprehensible knowledge.

I like to think of the force applied to and by a pool cue. A proper cue hold at the back end is very relaxed and gentle, like a cello bow hold, but force is focused at the point of contact in a myriad of ways.

Thanks. I look forward to a full video about the potential risk😊

Great lesson. Relieves much the left forearm and the fingers! Since my hands are rather smaller, I can play much better with the rotating technic.

Great lesson! Thanks a lot!

Thank you~

Great ❤ thank you for the lesson

I play this way. I was also influenced by Starker. The on,y problem was that he smoked way too much.

one way to find it fast is with no pencil or anything, just see where your thumb can "fall" into your hand (and into middle finger) without losing the loose hand and then grab the pencil by leting your thumb fall there again instead of "using" it actively pencil will fly a couple times, guaranteed, but your are now using the thumb without actively pushing it. Probably very useful for violinists left hand and for thumb position

That instrument is exquisite in all aspects! Way to go, Steve! Your artistry and craftsmanship are the best of the best. The instrument's tone and sound color match the visual beauty of the instrument, if that is even possible!

These exercises are super easy to learn and are helping me thanks

Complimenti bravissimo

I have quite severe tension on my traps when I am playing, to the point where I can finish a practice session without feeling sore in my traps. I have tried to slow down and play lightly but my traps sort of tense up slightly throughout and I have no idea how to release the tension, as it is very subtle, but it is there for sure. Any advice would be appreciated, cheers.

I saw this video a few years ago when I was starting to play the cello and I am 61 now. Your themes are great! 10:25 Amoeba Hand!

As always, outstanding pedagogy.

I found that I often ..how to say it in English..”Grit my teeth” (?) when I play something new or difficult.

Thank you verrrrrrry much for all the videos. “Let it come to you/let it go” helps me a lot for both of hands :)

I'm 6'. How high is your seat to the floor measure?

Thank you so much for this video!!! I have been looking for a long time to see a video that would explain to me how relax facial muscles. Really appreciated!

Thank you for this excellent presentation. So very helpful.

No gibberish! 😊 You explained this perfectly. Thank you. I enjoy your videos.

For the Robot Wave, does the impetus come from the shoulder or the elbow? That is, is the movement in the shoulder joint active or passive, or is the movement in the elbow active or passive?

Please talk about your tailpiece. It looks very interesting.

First time I watched you absolutely fantastic and very informative video. Love the sound of your cello. Could you tell me about it .?

Thank you so much for these video courses. I love the way you clearly explain the concepts with humor. Wish you a happy new year!

Hello Professor! Glad to see you’re still recording these amazing videos. I always find myself looking back on our lessons together whenever im trying to release some unnecessary tension! I wish you well

Thank you so much!! You’re such a great teacher. Really appreciate your videos.

Glad to see you making videos again. You were really useful during my first few months especially. I'd love to see a video on hand tension if you haven't already. I always put loads of pressure on my left thumb to try and press the strings down hard enough and I'm not sure how to correct that

excellent thank you!

Terrific explanation of tendon relief thru pronation/supination!

Great video. Would love to see a video on circular vibrato! Bernard Greenhouse comes to mind…circles everywhere.

Thanks for the video, Mr. Fiste! Regarding your last point: Do you mean that a beginner shouldn't be taught a hand position that is based around the balance of the fourth finger, but that they still should learn to use the fourth from the beginning? Or would you recommend to start solely with the lower fingers and then work your way up to the third, and lastly the fourth? Also unrelated question: What cellists, as well as other musicians, inspire you and your playing the most?

Brilliant! My finhsrs ar estiff and im.hurting.my tendons....im loving this..better than.mcd!😢

👌🖖

Thanks a lot ! Although, I struggle more with 3rd and fourth space ! they're almost glued together...makes it very hard for intonation 😢 is there something else you could suggest ? 😊

Thank you!

TOTALLY WRONG. HORRIBLE AMATEUR. SROP "teaching", you lame impostor.

TOTALLY WRONG. PATHETIC AMATEUR.

TOTALLY WRONG. PATHETIC AMATEUR. Stop "teaching"!

You claim that the forearm is the active mover and the wrist only moves passively, as a reslut of the forearm moving at the elbow joint. This results in a horizontal movement of the forearm when the arm is in playing position when sitting at the cello. We would then assume that the wrist/hand is going to follow in the same direction and move horizontally as well. However, when I slow down the video and watch you play, it is clear that your wrist is moving more up and down rather than horizontally. Since you claim that the wrist only moves passively in a sautillé stroke, as a result of a horizontal forearm motion, how do you explain that your wrist moves verticaly when playing?

Congratulations Dr.Fiste，you have your own CZcams channel !!🎉🎉🎉 Nice video!