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Thanks Casey ! I’m so excited to learn that bowing technique from Niall M.

S.

…and we’re published! Now back to the regularly scheduled new tune releases…

Fiddle Chopping Online Lesson Series

Cheers!

C

Hi, HGillespie.

I’ve been chatting with Patti about getting her back to record…looking like later this year might work out. I’ll add this tune to the list from which she selects her next tutorials…no guarantee that she’ll pick it, but it will be on the list!

I hear that, Doug…It’s tough for me to find time to edit – much less play…

I just finished editing Niall’s chopping series tonight, and they are headed Niall’s way for review…Should be posted soon…

Exciting. Just need to find more time to learn and practice.

You bet, guys.

These lessons are shaping up to be quite the tutorial series…I’m really digging what I’m seeing so far. Niall teaches basic all the way up to some really advanced chopping techniqes. And you’ll have a tune recorded at three different speeds to practice each different variation with…cool stuff.

I think I might have to learn…[Read more]

In any contest, if you can talk to a judge ahead of time, long ahead preferably, or someone who has placed well in previous years, you can get an exact idea of what is expected. Once I made a horrendous mistake in a contest. I thought “trick fiddling” meant tricky with the music. Oh no, they expected schtick like you were Irwin Rouse, playing the…[Read more]

The Maytwayashing Waltz sure is a pretty tune. I loved watching your jam session / setting. Thanks for sharing!

I have to say this news is AWESOME!! Both with new stuff from Hanneke and the chop lessons. Chopping is a definite art -as with the likes of Casey Driessen, so I’m super-anxious to see what Niall shows us. Folks around where I live just don’t get it. It’s not just a downbeat, it turns the violin into a groovy percussive instrument. It’s the…[Read more]

Thanks Casey, can’t wait to see that !! I’m sure i’ll chop like a pro after working on Niall’s tutorial ;).

S.

Hi there, TJO. Welcome to the site!

Have you checked this lesson out? It might help??

Hi there
I am a new adult student to the fiddle. I am struggling with vibrato. Can you direct me to some great vibrato lessons?
Thanks!!
I really enjoy this site!!

Thanks much for the positive feedback, sir.

We definitely have plans to continue adding new instructors in other styles if playing. Jazz and swing would be up towards the top of the list, but I would prioritize adding a top-notch bluegrass or Cape Breton style instructor over jazz/swing, given how much interest there is.

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So great to hear you are listening, Casey.

Keep up the good work. Your site has great teachers and a fantastic collection of fiddle tunes.

While I have your attention, have you considered broadening your genre. I am particularly interested in learning some Gypsy jazz ala Stephane Grappelli but I’m finding it difficult to get started.

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Hi, S.

Hanneke and I were just trying to remember how that tune goes…definitely on the list, although my time is limited to cut new lessons….but on the list! 👍🏻

C