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From Violin to Fiddle: A Roadmap for Classical ...
One of the questions I get asked most often is, "I'm a classical violinist. How do I learn to fiddle?" The answer is close to my heart, in a way...
From Violin to Fiddle: A Roadmap for Classical ...
One of the questions I get asked most often is, "I'm a classical violinist. How do I learn to fiddle?" The answer is close to my heart, in a way...
Irish Fiddle's Influence on Texas-Style Fiddle
Happy (almost) St. Patrick's Day! For many, St. Patrick’s Day is about celebrating Irish heritage, and the fiddle helps to carry that tradition forward. The music passed down through generations reflects...
Irish Fiddle's Influence on Texas-Style Fiddle
Happy (almost) St. Patrick's Day! For many, St. Patrick’s Day is about celebrating Irish heritage, and the fiddle helps to carry that tradition forward. The music passed down through generations reflects...
Western Swing Fiddle Listening: J.R. Chatwell a...
Happy New Year from all of us here at Fiddle School! We’re kicking off the year with one of our favorite practices for improving musicianship: intentional listening. This Western Swing...
Western Swing Fiddle Listening: J.R. Chatwell a...
Happy New Year from all of us here at Fiddle School! We’re kicking off the year with one of our favorite practices for improving musicianship: intentional listening. This Western Swing...
Super September Practice Challenge Week 3: Mind...
Let’s face it: the word performance makes some of us cringe and some of us get giddy inside. Wherever you land, this week is about diminishing the build-up around performance...
Super September Practice Challenge Week 3: Mind...
Let’s face it: the word performance makes some of us cringe and some of us get giddy inside. Wherever you land, this week is about diminishing the build-up around performance...
Super September Practice Challenge Week 2: Tune...
If you know me, you know I’m not just obsessed with fiddle tunes—I’m a full-on tune miner. I love digging up old, quirky, nearly-forgotten gems. I jam them all night...
Super September Practice Challenge Week 2: Tune...
If you know me, you know I’m not just obsessed with fiddle tunes—I’m a full-on tune miner. I love digging up old, quirky, nearly-forgotten gems. I jam them all night...
Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Andrea Gerken
I first met Andrea Gerken in January when she joined the Mastery 1 Certification program. From the very beginning, she had a spark in her eyes and the kind of determination...
Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Andrea Gerken
I first met Andrea Gerken in January when she joined the Mastery 1 Certification program. From the very beginning, she had a spark in her eyes and the kind of determination...