Learn from Benedict Kloeckner, one of the leading cellists of his generation and Professor at the École Normale de Musique in Paris.

These online lessons are designed for advanced, pre-professional and professional cellists who want to refine their technique, deepen their musical understanding, and prepare confidently for competitions, auditions and concerts – from anywhere in the world.

Benedict has taught masterclasses worldwide and worked with students ranging from highly talented young cellists to prize winners of international competitions such as the Queen Elisabeth Competition and solo cellists of leading German radio orchestras. 

Do you feel that your potential on the cello isn’t fully unfolding yet?

• Do technical challenges limit your musical expression?

• Does performing under pressure feel tense or unreliable?

• Are you preparing for competitions, auditions or important concerts?

• Do you struggle to structure your practice efficiently?

You are not alone.

Many talented cellists feel stuck — practicing hard, but without lasting progress.

Feeling Stuck With Your Playing?

• Do you keep working on the same repertoire without real improvement?

• Does your technique feel unstable or inconsistent?

• Do you notice recurring tension, discomfort, or even pain?

Without a clear technical and musical system, practicing can reinforce bad habits instead of solving them — leading to frustration, self-doubt, and performances that don’t reflect your true musical level.

The good news:

With the right technical approach and a structured practice system, sustainable progress is absolutely possible.

Together, we will work on:

• Efficient, healthy cello technique that produces the sound you imagine — without unnecessary tension

• A clear practice system to learn repertoire faster and more securely

• Reliable performance under pressure

• Refining musical details to the highest artistic level 

• Developing your individual artistic voice

Two Key Foundations We Will Build:

1. Effortless, controlled movement: 
Learn to move your body and bow in a way that produces consistent sound and expression — even in high-pressure performance situations.

2. Sound imagination before movement:
Train your inner hearing so your physical movements follow a clear musical intention.

Whatever you practice, your brain keeps.

A clear system makes all the difference. 

If you are serious about elevating your cello playing and performing at your best level, I invite you to book a lesson.
Let’s unlock your full potential on the cello. 

Best regards, 
Benedict Kloeckner Professor,
École Normale de Musique Paris