What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. Fiddlers should practice according to their ability. Beginners should practice 10-15 minutes a day, every day. More advanced fiddlers should practice 20-30 minutes every day.Class Experience
This One-On-One fiddle class proves to be so fun! Did you know that a violin and a fiddle are the same instrument? There are a few adjustments that true fiddle players make to their bridge but mostly, fiddling is a style of music that is played on a violin. Whether or not you know how to play the violin or not, we will figure out what you know and learn all about fiddling! This is a high energy, interactive class that can start at whatever level your child is at and teaches to the learning style and pushes their potential in a fun and innovative way. For those who already know something about violin playing, we will begin learning fiddle tunes right away. We will learn American fiddle tunes, folk songs, some Irish and Scottish fiddle songs, and variety of styles of fiddle music. We will cover jigs, reels, waltzes, hornpipes, traditional and more. We will also learn how to add ornamentation to your music such as slides, double stops, grace notes, bowing styles and more. For the absolute beginner, we will learn everything from the very beginning such as how to hold your fiddle and bow, what the parts are, how to put your fingers on your fiddle and make a clear bow stroke sound. There is so much to learn and we will start right away learning how to play your violin fiddle style! We have a lot of fun with note reading, rhythm and ear training. Ye Haw!
Learning Goals
Each fiddler will learn how to play many different types of fiddle music that is geared to build upon what they already know. We will start class with fun fiddle games that teach bowing styles, scales, intonation and more. Then, we will practice together the tunes they are already working on and how to add ornamentation if they are ready! Then we will try a new song. Young fiddlers will enjoy my high energy class and be challenged to progress from whatever level they are at, to progress at their own ability in this custom class with YOUR child in mind.
A Sample Lesson:
2 minutes: Welcome, tune your fiddle, talk about practicing and answer questions
5-8 minutes: Skills: Scales, bowing patterns, games, note reading, note value and more.
8-10 Minutes: Review music from previous weeks, adding ornamentation, speed, and working out the kinks!
8-10 minutes: Learn a new tune. Based on your current skill level, we will learn a new fiddle tune.
2 minutes: Wrap it up, discuss things to practice that week, answer questions.
Other Details
Supply List
a violin (same instrument as a fiddle), bow, case, rosin, shoulder rest (a sponge one is good), finger tapes so that you know where to put the fingers and makes learning faster and develops a good ear (ability to recognize by sound when notes are in tune our out of tune). I will supply you with a more detailed message once you have signed up for class. You can rent or purchase your fiddle.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching for over 25 years including private and group lessons, youth orchestras, and played in community orchestras and church orchestras as well as solo work. My fiddle learning started when I studied as a teen in Slovakia. I played in a music school's folk orchestra and we toured around many places playing the folk and fiddle music in festivals. I had so much joy from it that I have continued to play this style of music for my own enjoyment as well as many students.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$33
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18