Wow!!! This is it. It’s my last post of Fiddle Tune a Day. I feel a little bit emotional thinking about this project coming to an end.
This has been such an amazing year. I have had so many opportunities to make music with amazing people.
I’ve been thinking about what I would play tonight for the last 366 days. There were 3 options in my mind.
1. Devil Went Down to Georgia – Eliminated when I played it on Halloween.
2. Orange Blossom Special – Definitely an option until the very end, but I figured that I could include it by proxy from one of the other videos I have of me playing it. And, it really didn’t fit the mood that I was feeling at the end of the project.
3. Auld Lang Syne – Obviously this is what I chose. It’s a beautiful tune. It’s touching, and it’s the tune I was inspired to play. It represents the start of something new as well as the end of something that was also good.
Tonight, I am joined by my friend Ande Anderson on piano. Christina and I were honored to celebrate New Years Eve with Ande and her family. And, that kind of connection with friends is one of the most important things that I have experienced in a whole new way because of Fiddle Tune a Day.
I am so appreciative of all of you and the part that you have played in my life this last year. Your kind words of encouragement and inspiration have touched my heart more times than I can count.
Many of you have asked me what I am going to do next. This next year, I am going to be focused on creating music education materials for my next big project, my Talent Forge (http://www.myTalentForge.com).
So, for the next 3 weeks, you probably won’t see much of me. In fact, you might not see me at all, but by January 21st, there will be something new and amazing that will open for business.
Thank you all for being a part of this wonderful adventure! Happy New Year!
Much Love,
Vi “The Fiddler” Wickam
p.s. I will be creating a signup for Fiddle Tune a Day so that any of you who got a late start can go back to the beginning to watch Fiddle Tune a Day from the beginning.
Sorry to see this project end. Congrats, Vi, on making it a whole year!
Sorry to see this project end. Congrats, Vi, on making it a whole year!
Good fiddler!
Arnie Buss Thanks, Arnie. 🙂
Thanks, Sharon! It's a bittersweet moment for me to be certain. And, I am ready to move on to the next big thing. 🙂
Vi, Arnie knows a thing a two about good fiddling. Also, you inspired me to write 365 different answers to the question, Why Give? http://changegangs.com/2013/01/01/give-because-you-were-given
Lovely!
Thanks, Claire!
Thanks Vi and congratulations for making it.
You’re welcome, Glenn. It’s been quite an awesome experience. Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiring us fiddlers out there. I found your site toward the end of 2012. I have been playing for 2 years and grateful to all the educators out there that encourage us. Good luck on your next project.
You are very welcome, Donna. Good news for you. In the next couple of weeks, I am going to setup a new way to watch Fiddle Tune a Day starting at the beginning. If you stay tuned, I will keep you posted on my new project: http://www.myTalentForge.com
Thank you for this year of tunes. I’ve enjoyed your playing this past year and you’ve given us aspiring fiddlers a great resource.
Nice effort on Fiddle Tune a Day. I was inspired to learn and re-learn some tunes and their backgrounds this year. Peace
Thanks Paul, I’m glad I could pass a little inspiration your way!
I am a new fiddler and I know my tunes came a year later. I have heard so many songs that I never heard before and enjoyed my tune a day to the utmost. Thanks
Thanks, Annette!
Thanks, Annette!
I'm going to miss this in my email every day Vi. I have so much respect for you as a fellow musician! Good luck!
Thanks, Jim. I appreciate your encouragement. Fiddle on!
Vi
That was just beautiful! What a wonderful year I've spent with you. Thanks for making it available to us late-comers.
Thanks for the good music. Your efforts are much appreciated.
You're welcome, James. It was an experience that more than lived up to my expectations.
You're welcome, Pat. Thanks for joining me on the journey! It was a door opener and a life changer for me.
Thank you, Jim. It was a pleasure for me. Thanks for joining me on the journey.
Well, I guess all things come to an end. It’s been interesting following this series, especially since I signed up in August, and the whole thing has been almost two complete seasons out of phase. I will be encouraging my students to sign up for this series on January 1st, so that they will see it in the appropriate seasons. Maybe I’ll sign up for it again!
Kinda melancholy to realize that “Fiddle Tune A Day” won’t be arriving in tomorrow’s email. I hope that you accomplished the goals that you had for this project. I think it was masterful marketing, and it could not possibly have hurt you any!
I hope we can meet up one of these days. I’d be happy to buy you a beverage of your choice, have a nice chat, and maybe jam a bit. ‘Til then, best wishes.
Hi Howard, Thanks for coming along on the journey and seeing it through to the end. It was quite an adventure for me, and it’s great to have people to share it with. If you come around Northern Colorado, feel free to drop me a message so we can get together. Otherwise, stay tuned to my events calendar and maybe I will be out your way.
Thanks,
Vi
Vi,
Really sad to see this come to an end- it was an amazing effort and one that I very much enjoyed. Through these videos, you shared your broad range of talent as well as a small part of your life. You always respond to the comments which helps your viewers feel like they are part of the journey too (regardless of when they may have tuned in).
You should be real proud of the commitment you made to this. There were days that you didn’t feel well and days when I could tell you were dead tired, but you never disappointed- “the show must go on”…and it did.
I kept my favorite videos in a separate folder- 54 total; want to work through them again and come up with my “Top 10” list. Maybe by then it will be January and I can take the ride again- in season this time…In the meantime, All the Best, Thank you again, and God Bless you, your family, and your friends.
Well, Patrick. I’m so glad that you enjoyed Fiddle Tune a Day, and you are always welcome to come back for your favorites. You can post the list of your favorites here too, if you feel like it. I’m in process of posting the audio from fiddle tune a Day on my website. I will make the announcement either today or tomorrow that it’s complete! (Finally) You are very welcome, and I have appreciated you being along for the ride and participating in the discussion. Blessings to you as well.
Thanks,
Vi
Well, you've done it! A perfect song for the end of FTAD. I am never disappointed in your performances. Thank you again. I have purchased both CD's and will be visiting your website for more as they appear.
Thanks, Nathan. I just posted all of Fiddle Tune a Day as an audio Digital Download. Check it out here: https://www.vithefiddler.com/product-category/digital-downloads/fiddle-tune-a-day/
As a working musician and fiddler, I really enjoyed "spending" the year with you, Vi. You completed an awesome project masterfully done, in an honest and humble manner. I salute your work, and the person you are. Best on your next project!
As a working musician and fiddler, I really enjoyed "spending" the year with you, Vi. You completed an awesome project masterfully done, in an honest and humble manner. I salute your work, and the person you are. Best on your next project!
Great job Vi. My Cape Breton roots insisted that I listen every day, and it was a most enjoyable adventure. Congratulations, from Kanata, Ontario.
I’m glad you enjoyed it Al!