Private Lessons (click here for information on costs and scheduling)

I teach private lessons, all levels, here at my home studio in Seattle. For more advanced students, I usually focus on bowing, ornamentation and style. For those just starting out, the main thing is to establish good habits in terms of holding the instrument and using the bow... it's much harder to "fix" these later than it is to get them right in the beginning. I'm a strong believer in the ability of adult beginners to learn and make rapid progress, given the right combination of effort and attitude (and time!).

Call or email if you'd like to discuss taking private lessons.

Workshops

I'm on the road a lot and often teach fiddle workshops in the towns I visit. I also give occasional workshops in the Seattle area. Usually my workshops are anywhere from 2 to 4 hours long. The content varies depending on the level of those attending, but the focus is always on style, rhythm, bowing and ornamentation, and I try to leave people with ideas for furthering their music.

If I'm performing in your area but you don't see a workshop listed on my calendar, send me an email and we'll try to get one organized.