This past weekend I performed a show in Miramichi, NB with my band Fingal’s Rant. We were booked from 11am-4pm, and had lots of breaks planned. In the end we […]
Tag: fiddle
Learn how listening, humming, and practicing in phrases (not note-by-note) can help you truly know a tune from the inside out.
One of my favourite things in the world is playing music with others. Whether it’s a jam session, a band rehearsal, or a concert, there’s something magical about making music […]
On last fall’s Ireland Retreat, a lot of questions came up about fiddle bow hold techniques and how our guest musicians were holding their bows. It sparked some great conversations, […]
There are certain topics that come up over and over again as I teach. One of them is “Why don’t my fiddle tunes sound like fiddle tunes?” There are many […]
If you’ve been around me for a while, you know that I love books about efficiency and habits. I’m endlessly fascinated by how small choices can make life easier, especially […]
Have you been practicing regularly but still feel like you’re not improving? It’s a common and frustrating experience for every musician. Progress doesn’t always move in a straight line, and […]
“I played it better at home!!!” I can’t count the number of times I’ve either thought or said those words, and it’s something I hear from my students frequently as […]
Have you ever picked up your violin (or any other instrument), started practicing, and realized—you’re just not feeling it? It happened to me not long ago while I was preparing […]
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how kids approach the world with a sense of wonder and pure fun. How often do you see a child just playing, exploring, […]