The cello is a great instrument to learn if you are mainly interested in classical music. You can play it both as a soloist, or in an orchestra or string quartet. The cello is a very beautiful instrument and most people get a great deal of pleasure from playing it. Cellos come in different sizes, which means that children as young as five can learn (on a 1/16th size). String instruments are often the best way to develop a musical ear, as the strings are fretless – this means that cellists have to find the notes using their ear (or in the case of beginners, with the help of markers). At Cherry Pie Music we teach both adults and children, from complete beginner to advanced level.