Four Seasons of Fiddle Tunes
Play violin and want to grow your fiddle music repertoire? Each time these sessions are offered, students will get to learn new fiddle tunes to fit the current (Northern Hemisphere) seasons, whether that is Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer.
Ms. Caitlin Brown
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(28)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
*This course is designed for students that already read and play music at least at a Suzuki book 2 level (or equivalent)* Each day, we will learn and play a different fiddle tune through combined rote and sheet music instruction, similar to live sessions. Students will be introduced to ways that they can add ornamentation and bowing to get an "authentic" fiddle sound. Due to the lag that occurs in Zoom, students will be muted for a majority of the playing time. When learning the tune, instruction will be teacher-led through call-and-response. Individual students can volunteer to be unmuted to be the class "response" for the call-and-response if they are interested. Students can feel free to "raise their hand" to ask a question about the piece or general fiddle questions. Students will be given time at the end of class to share their playing with each other if they are interested. October. Autumn is in the air, Halloween is just around the corner, and we can start pulling out our light sweaters and scarves for those cool breezes. This month, students will learn traditional fiddle tunes that follow the themes of October. Day 1: The Banshee Reel Day 2: Cooley's Reel Day 3: The Beauties of Autumn Day 4: The Pumpkin's Fancy December. Winter has only just started, the days are shorter, many holidays are celebrated, and snow is possible in many climates. This month, students will learn traditional fiddle tunes related to December and winter. Day 1: Cold and Frosty Morning Day 2: Christmas Eve Reel Day 3: Frost and Snow Day 4: Apples in Winter March. Spring is on its way, we are putting away our heavy winter coats, St. Patrick's Day is this month, daylight is returning. This month's tunes will focus on Spring and some classic Irish tunes for St. Patrick's Day. Day 1: Irish Washerwoman Day 2: The Butterfly Day 3: Newfoundland Spring Day 4: Swallowtail Jig June. Summer is here, time to enjoy the sunshine, maybe take a road trip. Students will learn a variety of tunes this month related to summer. Day 1: First Month of Summer Reel Day 2: June Apple Day 3: Sally's Waltz Day 4: Paddy on the Turnpike
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
28reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Hi, my name is Ms. Caitlin. I have been teaching private music lessons since 2011. My primary instrument is the violin, but I also play the piano and other string instruments. I have a Master of Music with a major in violin performance from Memorial University of Newfoundland. I also hold a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education from Stetson University, and I have an active teaching license in Florida for K-12 Music. While the violin is my primary instrument, I also teach string orchestra and piano. Growing up, I was classically trained, but I also play other genres including fiddle, contemporary, and worship, all in addition to playing in my regional symphony orchestra.
I believe that music is for everyone, and my role as a teacher is to help guide the student towards their own goals and successes. I am open to hearing a student's personal interests and questions to guide our learning process.
When I am not playing music, I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and crafting. While I have recently lived in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, I now live in Connecticut and teach in a classroom full-time.
*** Please be patient when it comes to messages. As I teach a full-time job in addition to Outschool, I will not be able to reply instantly.***
If you don’t see a section of a class at a time that works for you, please send me a schedule request. If you are interested in one of my classes listed outside of your learner’s age bracket, message me about the possibility of creating a class at a suitable age. That said, the youngest I am comfortable teaching online violin is age 7, and the youngest online piano students that I will teach is age 5.Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-6 learners per class
