Ilona Grushynska with dark hair, wearing a textured off-white dress and a necklace with a wooden shark-shaped pendant, posing indoors against a warm, colored background in the Szczecin Philharmonie.

Cello Blog

My reflections as a cello teacher

Ilona Grushynska 8/29/25 Ilona Grushynska 8/29/25

“Experience improves neuroplasticity”

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Neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to change and grow, and it is built through experience. You gain that experience through practice and repetition. Any skill can become easier to play, and in this post I’ll show you why and how it works.

Ilona Grushynska 8/5/25 Ilona Grushynska 8/5/25

Playing with a Metronome: Why It Matters

(5 minutes read)
Practicing with a metronome isn’t just about keeping time — it trains your focus, coordination, and discipline from the very first notes.