Champion Fiddler, Inspired Performer
Georgia on My Mind. It’s got more soul than most songs could hold. The lyrics fit the melody so well, and the chords just meld together like hot melted cheese on mashed potatoes. It’s oh-so-good. I just finished teaching my lessons at Magnolia Music Studio tonight, and this was the melody that was in my [...]
Today I had the pleasure of meeting Erin and Amber Rogers of Scenic Roots, and joining them for a few tunes at their concert at Magnolia Music. Steve Eulberg produced the event, and joined them for a few tunes as well. We had a lot of fun, and I got to learn a new fiddle [...]
Who knew there were so many flat-out beautiful tunes out there. Edelweiss is another one of those contenders for the most beautiful song contest in my book. Rodgers and Hammerstein really hit a home run with this one. There are a lot of good songs in “The Sound of Music”, but to me this one [...]
THIRD ANNUAL NORTHERN COLORADO FIDDLE CAMP with champion fiddlers Vi Wickam and Cody Stadelmaier Three options this year for ALL AGES- 7 to adult: MONDAY-FRIDAY July 9-13 9am-10:30am Beginner/Intermediate fiddlers, all ages $95 10:45am-12:15pm Intermediate fiddlers, all ages $95 9am -noon Intermediate fiddle intensive, all ages $150 Final performance for family/friends Friday [...]
Who would have known that there are 6 distinct tunes called Cumberland Gap? Not me, at least not until just now. The tune I play by this name, I learned from an Orville Burns recording, and it’s really fun to play. It goes back and forth between G and E minor, and it’s really GROWLY. [...]
The first time I heard a recording of Orville Burns playing Shortnin’ Bread, my fiddling life was changed. Orville’s bumping breakdowns had awesome drive, without really being very fast. He could groove a breakdown like a mad rooster strutting around a hen house. There aren’t many fiddlers that hold a candle to the rhythmic feeling [...]
Today’s Fiddle Tune a Day comes from Magnolia Music Studio in Fort Collins, CO, where I teach fiddle lessons. One of my favorite stories I tell my fiddle students involves the first time I met my ex-wife’s family. They lived in rural Illinois, and I was instructed to bring my fiddle, as that was a [...]
The Magnolia Music Studio Christmas Samlpler has just been released. I am featured on We Three Kings, and Silent Night. I hope you enjoy them all. Dustin Hawks is featured on Guitar for both of these tunes. The vocals are the Magnolia vocal teaching staff – Cynthia Vaughn, Erin Voorhies, and Aimee Magnolia Music Christmas [...]
Announcing: 5 Dollar Fiddle Workshop – Fiddling for Violinists Date/Time: Thursday September 29, 7:00PM Location: Magnolia Music 210 Magnolia St. Fort Collins, CO Topic: Fiddling for Violinists – Yes, Violinists can fiddle, and fiddlers can violin. The basics of fiddling will be covered, including how to start playing by ear, how to start improvising, [...]
Northern Colorado Fiddle Camp is for Beginning to Intermediate violin and fiddle students between the ages of 6 and 16. Taught by Champion fiddlers, Vi Wickam and Cody Stadelmaier, students will learn technique, ear training, and fiddle style while they have a great time enjoying music. Northern Colorado Fiddle Camp will be held at Magnolia [...]
