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Looking for fiddle lessons?

Whether you're a fiddler looking for tunes and techniques, or a classical violinist interested in trying fiddling, Dave can help.

Dave's been teaching for years, and knows a lot of excellent tunes in bluegrass, oldtime, Irish, swing, and other styles. He can show you the best bowing patterns, demystify chords and theory, and help with variations, harmonies, contests, jam sessions, and playing with a band.

Dave teaches about one or two days a month out of his home in Lexington, MA. Fees are $50 an hour or $70 for an hour and a half. It's helpful to bring some kind of tape or MP3 recorder to lessons.

Thanks to all Dave's students who attended Fiddle Hell in November. Next FH will be November 14-16, 2008, in Groton, MA.

Fiddlers: Fiddlers usually play a lot by ear, and are familiar with the tunes and traditions of their favorite style(s). They may be looking to improve their left- or right-hand technique, learn new tunes, understand backup or improvisation, or make their playing come alive in a certain style.

Violinists: Violinists usually bring a lot of good technique to the fiddle, and often find they need some focus on fiddle bowing techniques, tune repertoire, and playing by ear.

Beginners: Sorry, Dave doesn't teach beginners, since they need more frequent lessons to get started.

Mandolin players: Yes, Dave teaches mandolin, too.

Next lesson days: April 19th (9AM-4PM) and 20th (10AM-4PM). Call or email to sign up for a lesson slot. Other days possible if you can't make these.

Recent tunes: Dave's students have learned include: In the Pines, All the Good Times Are Past and Gone, Big Sciota, Round the Horn, Pig Ankle Rag, Catharsis, Orange Blossom Special, Hare in the Corn, Cooley’s Reel, Nail That Catfish to the Tree, Roddy McCorley, Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Milk Cow Blues, Devil’s Dream, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, O’Keefe’s Slide, Wabash Cannonball, Flatbush Waltz, Little Betty Brown, In A Continental Mood.

Get in touch...

Email Dave or call him at (781)-863-0140 (H) or (781)-367-7316 (C).