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Fiddle/Violin Lessons

Learn to play Traditional Fiddle Music
Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Celtic...
Serving Youth & Families Since 1996

Pierre Jacques Pleau - Musician & Teaching Artist
Private &/or Family Duo lessons for Ages 6-adult  •  Lessons held year round  •  Beginners Welcome!

For Fiddle Music Fans

"Learn a fun mix of fiddle music to play on
the front porch and around the campfire!"

Music Books/methods used:

‘American Fiddle Method'
‘Deluxe Fiddling Method’ ...

Fiddle Music:

Americana, Appalachian, Bluegrass, Cajun, Celtic, French-Canadian, Irish, New England, Ragtime, Scandinavian, Swedish, Scottish & Western Swing...
Learn fabulous fiddle playing techniques and fiddle tunes such as, Orange Blossom Special, Red Haired Boy, Cotton Eyed Joe, Arkansas Traveler, St. Anne’s Reel, Fisher’s Hornpipe, Kesh Jig, Star of the County Down, Westphalia Waltz, Ragtime Annie, and many more!!!

Fiddle/Violin Lessons

Ages 6-adult
Beginners Welcome!
No previous music experience is necessary!
Private &/or Family Duo 30 min.
weekly lessons are held year round

Q&A Videos

Traditional Fiddle / Classical Violin Workshop Videos
Q:  “Is it a Violin or is it a Fiddle?”
1:32 sec. video includes music demos

Q:  “Does Violin music & Fiddle music
have anything in common?”
1:35 sec. video includes music demos

Lesson Locations

NBAPS - North Branch, MN, USA
CCS - Cambridge, MN, USA
‘Mobile’ MN (your location)

Fun Options for Family & Friends

Duo Lessons: Parent/child, Grandparent/grandchild or siblings...  Take a 30 min duo lesson on the same kind of instrument (example: fiddle).
 
Private Lessons: Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 guitar & 1 fiddle) and spend part of the time jamming together!
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Classical Violin Lessons

Learn Classical Violin fingering & bowing techniques while playing Americana, Celtic & Scandinavian folk music and music by classical composers - Bach, Handel, Brahms, Schumann, Paganini & Beethoven...
Classical Violin

"Have more Questions?"

Take a fun easygoing Intro Lesson to find out more about an Instrument!
Instrument provided upon request for the Intro Lesson - dependent on availability

Fiddle/Violin Outfits for Rent

(fiddle/violin, bow, case, rosin & tuner)
Sizes: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 & 4/4 (full size)
For Rent from NSTC: $16/month
Security Deposit:  $75 or $100
based upon the instrument being rented
Contact Pierre for instrument availability
Q:  “How do you know if you have an ear for music and could learn how to play the violin/fiddle?”
1:45 sec. video includes music demo
Q:  “How do you find the notes on a
fretless fingerboard?”
1:13 sec. video includes music demo
Q:  “What do students learn beyond playing songs?”

A:  “In order to learn to play the Fiddle like a pro (achieve great sound), there are a number of skills that are focused on during lessons:

  • Good form and posture
  • Left hand Fiddle hold/position (for ease of playing and visual effect)
  • Excellent right hand bow hold (classic bow hold for agility - freedom of movement)
  • Intonation Success! (Learn the secret techniques for playing in tune on the Fiddle’s fretless fingerboard!)
  • Rhythm! (Learn how to tap out the rhythm to keep time while playing the Fiddle as well as how to play in time with  other instruments)
  • The Fiddle/Violin learning method uses the aural music tradition of 
‘Listen, Watch & Play!’ as well as standard music notation with ‘Tabs’ for easy reading!
Q:  “I really want to learn how to play the Violin/Fiddle,
but should I learn an easier instrument first?”
1:41 sec. video includes music demos
Fiddle Lessons include ‘Jamming’ with, mandolin, ukulele &/or guitar accompaniment
.
As Fiddle students
progress they can
sign-up for 'Jam Camps' 

Students who are interested in performing
can audition to perform music at festivals…
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