Built for children just starting their musical journey, HelloCello gives kids ages 2–5 a real first instrument to learn on — without the cost or fragility of a real cello. It's designed to build the basics: posture, instrument care, and bow technique, before a child ever picks up the real thing.
Features:
Soft, durable EVA foam construction — non-toxic and safe for young children
Sized to match a Suzuki Nagoya 1/8 cello (often labeled 1/10)
Real extendable endpin, up to 8.5" / 225mm, included with every HelloCello — install it during assembly, or leave it off (many teachers find kids build better posture holding the cello between their knees without it)
Wooden dowel bow with carved frog, plus a channel in the bridge for practicing bow movement
Built-in cutout on the back for easy bow storage
Hand-painted detail — strings, f-holes, tailpiece, pegs, and scroll
Available in multiple colors
Choose your HelloCello:
Standard — $75. The foam proxy cello, ready to play. Choose your color. Bundle: Standard + Tadpole Bow Hold Trainer — $90. Includes a Tadpole Bow Hold Trainer (retail value $14.95) from Arcofrog, plus an adaptor to fit our wooden dowel bow. Clearance/Blemished — $55. The same HelloCello, at a discount — just with a minor blemish, or a slightly twisty neck that straightens out with some gentle manipulation. Fully playable, just not picture-perfect.
