Folk Fiddle Workshops

Alison’s fiddle workshops can be tailored to all levels from beginner to advanced, and can focus on a variety of topics including:

  • Developing good technique
  • Tips for playing by ear
  • Ensemble playing
  • Understanding chords and harmony to create your own musical line
  • Ornamentation and bowings
  • Finding your own style
  • Using the fiddle as an accompaniment instrument
  • Tune-writing
  • Absolute beginners (must bring own violin!)

Already classically trained? Experience a new playing style with a teacher trained in both genres from a young age. Learn folk ornaments and bowings, improve your improvisation and aural skills, and enjoy a wealth of new repertoire from the world of folk music.

Please contact Alison to find out more!