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Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Louise Terpstra

Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Louise Terpstra

Louise is a dear student who’s been with Fiddle School since the beginning. She’s one of the most dedicated fiddlers I know and always asks such thoughtful questions to deepen...

Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Louise Terpstra

Louise is a dear student who’s been with Fiddle School since the beginning. She’s one of the most dedicated fiddlers I know and always asks such thoughtful questions to deepen...

The circle of fifths.

How to Take the Stress Out of Music Theory

Do you feel stressed out when you hear the words “music theory?” Take a deep breath, remember that the circle of fifths has never killed anyone, and read on to...

How to Take the Stress Out of Music Theory

Do you feel stressed out when you hear the words “music theory?” Take a deep breath, remember that the circle of fifths has never killed anyone, and read on to...

Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Eric Michieli

Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Eric Michieli

This month’s Student Spotlight is on Eric Michieli. Eric is one of Fiddle School’s founding members and one of the most dedicated learners I know. He’s a wonderful part of...

Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Eric Michieli

This month’s Student Spotlight is on Eric Michieli. Eric is one of Fiddle School’s founding members and one of the most dedicated learners I know. He’s a wonderful part of...

How to Master Double Stops on Your Fiddle

How to Master Double Stops on Your Fiddle

Double stops: some people love them, some people dread them. If you fall into that second category, it doesn’t have to stay that way! Here are seven of our best...

How to Master Double Stops on Your Fiddle

Double stops: some people love them, some people dread them. If you fall into that second category, it doesn’t have to stay that way! Here are seven of our best...

The History of the Fiddle Tune "Paddy on the Turnpike"

The History of the Fiddle Tune "Paddy on the Tu...

No matter what fiddling tradition you’re familiar with, the odds are good that you’ve heard the tune Paddy on the Turnpike—or at least one of its relatives. Paddy on the...

The History of the Fiddle Tune "Paddy on the Tu...

No matter what fiddling tradition you’re familiar with, the odds are good that you’ve heard the tune Paddy on the Turnpike—or at least one of its relatives. Paddy on the...

Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Louisa Knabe

Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Louisa Knabe

This month’s Student Spotlight is on Louisa Knabe. I first met Louisa at the California Coastal Music Camp (CCMC). It was there that Louisa won a 6-month membership to Fiddle...

Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Louisa Knabe

This month’s Student Spotlight is on Louisa Knabe. I first met Louisa at the California Coastal Music Camp (CCMC). It was there that Louisa won a 6-month membership to Fiddle...