Jacob Szekely Page

Classic, conservatory style music education is the standard, but it does introduce some creative blocks when it comes to cellists.
Watch this video to learn more.

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What guitar players understand that cellists don’t - and how to close the gap fast.

Guitarists, keyboardists, and horn players tend to move across their instruments with speed and ease.
For many cellists, the fingerboard still feels resistant.

That difference isn’t about talent.
It’s about how the fingerboard is conceptualized.

I’ve been working on a framework called Three Finger Theory that reframes how cellists organize the fingerboard, making fast playing feel cleaner, more reliable, and far more natural.

When this clicks, you start to notice:
- Smoother patterns and transitions
- Better control at higher speeds
- A level of fluency cellists are rarely taught to access

The goal isn’t speed for its own sake. It’s freedom.
I’ve now put this framework together as a full course for members of the Improviser’s Guide to the Cello.

If you’re not inside yet, you can join our next free class and get a feel for why this approach is different.

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See you backstage,
Jacob 🎻

Exclusive: Public release of The Improvisor's Guide video

From "Lick of the Week" on IGC, Vol. 7 — Jean-Luc Ponty’s “Sunday Walk” solo: one of the most jaw-dropping post-bop string moments ever recorded.

Ponty was barely 20 years old when he laid this down — pure fire.

Our Lick of the Week series dives deep into the great improvising string players — full transcriptions, player insights, and creative tactics to push bowed string playing to new heights.

Check out the full video (public for the first time) with transcription on YouTube - link in the comments.
✨ More classic licks and new deep dives coming soon!

Back in the Studio 🎧

Back in the studio with some for my newest project. 🎻🔥
New collab projects are on the way—featuring some of the best jazz string players on the planet.

Can’t say too much yet… but let’s just say this one’s gonna be FUN. Stay tuned.