Personalized Fiddle or Mandolin Lessons (Bluegrass and Old Time Styles)!

Have you ever dreamed of playing the fiddle, or mandolin but weren’t sure where to start? Struggling with technique, practice methods, or finding the right pieces to play? You’ve come to the right place!

As a passionate, dedicated teacher, I’m here to help you make progress and achieve your musical goals. My students often appreciate my patience, clear communication, and ability to adapt to their unique needs.

In our first lesson, I’ll likely ask you to share your current skills—whether through a demonstration or a discussion about what you already know. This will help me understand your strengths and areas for growth. By the end of our session, you’ll have some learning materials, a clear path forward, and an inspiring start to our musical journey together!

Here are some key areas we’ll often focus on during lessons:

Expanding Your Repertoire: Learning new pieces is one of the most rewarding parts of playing an instrument! Whatever your skill level, I’ll help you explore new songs that align with your interests and goals.

Ear Training: A good ear for music can be developed with practice! I’ll guide you through fun exercises and games to help you improve your listening skills and deepen your connection to the music you love.

Music Reading: If you’re interested in reading music, this skill will open up a wide range of possibilities and musical styles for you.

Improvisation: While improvising may seem intimidating at first, it’s an incredibly freeing and rewarding skill that can enhance your overall musicianship.

Jamming: With the skills you’ll develop in our lessons, plus some knowledge of musical structures, you’ll soon be ready to jump into a jam session! I’m excited to help you reach the point where you can make music with others.

Music Theory: A strong grasp of music theory is key to understanding how music is structured. We’ll start with the basics—like notes and chords—and work our way up to concepts like the circle of fifths and key signatures.

Technique: Mastering the techniques needed to play your instrument can be challenging at first, but once you get the hang of it, playing will feel much easier. I’ll be there to guide you and offer tips to help you improve along the way.