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Raising the Next Generation of Fiddlers: Sydney...
In honor of Mothers’ Day, we reached out to one of our favorite jam buddies and dear friends, Sydney Green, to talk to her about what it’s like to be...
Raising the Next Generation of Fiddlers: Sydney...
In honor of Mothers’ Day, we reached out to one of our favorite jam buddies and dear friends, Sydney Green, to talk to her about what it’s like to be...
When Will I Get Good?
“When will I get good?” This is the question I dislike the most as a teacher, and yet all of us have asked it at one point or another. I’ve...
When Will I Get Good?
“When will I get good?” This is the question I dislike the most as a teacher, and yet all of us have asked it at one point or another. I’ve...
American Fiddling's Celtic Roots
In honor of St Paddy’s Day, we want to give a nod to the Irish origins of the music we love so much. Texas-style fiddle has origins around the world...
American Fiddling's Celtic Roots
In honor of St Paddy’s Day, we want to give a nod to the Irish origins of the music we love so much. Texas-style fiddle has origins around the world...
Returning to Your Instrument as an Adult: Facin...
“What if I’m worse than when I was a kid?”“People will judge me!”“What’s the point of starting again if I can’t get good?” If you played an instrument in school...
Returning to Your Instrument as an Adult: Facin...
“What if I’m worse than when I was a kid?”“People will judge me!”“What’s the point of starting again if I can’t get good?” If you played an instrument in school...
Practice Thoughts vs. Performance Thoughts: How...
Do you think differently during practice and performance? You should! To explain why, here’s a conversation I had with a student recently. Preparing for an upcoming performance, she told me, “It’s...
Practice Thoughts vs. Performance Thoughts: How...
Do you think differently during practice and performance? You should! To explain why, here’s a conversation I had with a student recently. Preparing for an upcoming performance, she told me, “It’s...
Why I Don't Make New Year's Resolutions
I think new year’s resolutions are kind of crap. I’m all for self-improvement and goal-setting, but tons of research has shown us that setting resolutions is a terrible way to...
Why I Don't Make New Year's Resolutions
I think new year’s resolutions are kind of crap. I’m all for self-improvement and goal-setting, but tons of research has shown us that setting resolutions is a terrible way to...