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Fiddle/Violin Lessons

“Learn a fun mix of music to play on 
the front porch and around the campfire!”
Americana, Appalachian, Bluegrass, Cajun, Celtic, French-Canadian, Irish, New England, Ragtime, Scandinavian, Swedish, Scottish & Western Swing...
• Ages 5-adult
• Beginners Welcome! 
• No previous music experience is necessary!
• Private &/or Family Duo 30 min. lessons.
• Weekly lessons are held year round
“Jump in & Start Making Music!”
Register Today >

Pierre Jacques Pleau

Musician & Teaching Artist
Serving Youth & Families Since 1996

​Online Music Lesson Info >

​In-Person Music Lessons

• AmericInn - North Branch, MN, USA
• GrandStay Hotel - Cambridge, MN, USA
• Central Green Park - Cambridge, MN, USA
• Lion's Park - Lindstrom, MN, USA
• Mobile (your location), MN, USA
Location Info >

FAQ:

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Q: “Is it a Violin or is it a Fiddle?"
A:  "There are 2 names for this amazing instrument!"  
Q: “Can family members take music lessons together &/or have lessons back to back?

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: violin).​
Private Lessons: Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member
(example: 1 guitar & 1 violin) and spend part of the time playing music together!
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: "Will there be opportunities for students to play together?"

Music Lesson Jams

Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 guitar & 1 violin) and spend part of the time playing music together!
Fiddle Lessons include ‘Jamming’ with, mandolin, ukulele &/or guitar accompaniment
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Jam Camps

As students progress they can sign-up for 'Jam Camps' 


Festival Performances

Students who are interested in performing
can audition to perform music at festivals…
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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
Violin/Fiddle Rental Info >
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Classical Violin Lessons

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

"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 Lessons, Violin Lessons
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