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December 3, 2020

Realities For Children Nightlights 2020

On the 1st of this month, I had the opportunity to perform again as part of the Realties for Children NightLights Tree Lighting Ceremony with a few of my favorite music friends – Franklin Taggart (guitar/vocals), Taylor Smith (bass/vocals), Chris Stongle (drums), and Marshall Smith (Keys). Since they live streamed the whole event, and it’s […]

Filed Under: Music, Videos Tagged With: chris stongle, christmas carols, Concert, franklin taggart, live music, marshall smith, Taylor smith

July 15, 2020

49 Cats in a Rainbarrel – Free Fiddle Lesson – iFiddle Mag

fiddle lessons with Vi Wickam

The Summer 2020 edition of iFiddleMag is out now!  Buy Now           Transcription:    Hi everybody! Welcome! Vi Wickam here for iFiddle Magazine and mytalentforge.com. This is a free fiddle lesson for you. It’s a tune that I’ve been playing around with and really having lots of fun. I think you’ll […]

Filed Under: Free Fiddle Lessons, Music Tagged With: free fiddle lesson, free fiddle lessons, free lesson, iFiddle

July 13, 2020

Swinging at the Savoy Debuts in Folk Chart Top 10

What a journey this album has been! I will share more about this journey with you very soon. 😉 Thank you all for your support as we have brought this album to fruition. I especially want to thank those of you who preordered Swinging at the Savoy, the DJs that played our music on your […]

Filed Under: Music Tagged With: album release, swinging at the savoy

December 24, 2019

Do You Hear What I Hear – Live

Hi Everybody! Thank you to all of you who came out to the Vi Wickam and Friends Christmas Shows, especially the sold out show at the Gressiwick! It is such a pleasure for me creating music with these great souls. Since I know that all of you could be at these shows in person, here’s […]

Filed Under: Fiddling, Music Tagged With: amy madden, christmas music, live music, vi wickam and friends, vi wickam and friends christmas concert

August 23, 2019

Vi Wickam & Friends Christmas Tickets Now Available!

Tickets for the Vi Wickam & Friends Christmas Shows are available now! This will be our 5th annual show. Each year, we add some new fun to the mix, and make sure we keep your very favorites! Together, Taylor Smith, of American Idol fame, and Amy Madden, a local singing and acting sensation bring their […]

Filed Under: Music Tagged With: amy madden, Avo's, avogadro, Christmas, christmas concert, Concert, show, Taylor smith, tickets

December 20, 2017

Let It Snow!

Danielle Ate The Sandwich and Vi The Fiddler

The season has arrived. The time when our tummies are full of grub, and warm festive beverages are flowing, and parties are hopping, and relatives are coming to visit, and sleep is getting short, and the daylight is nearly at its shortest. Now is the time for you to celebrate your friends and family. Treat […]

Filed Under: Fiddling, Music, Videos Tagged With: christmas carols, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, let it snow

November 10, 2017

1-4-5… What?

What is a 1-4-5? - Quick Practice Tip

Find more Quick Tips and lessons by Vi Wickam and other teachers at http://www.myTalentForge.com. Hi, I’m Vi Wickam, and this is a myTalentForge Quick Tip of the Week! […] What is a 1-4-5? What is it with all these numbers in music anyway? I mean, this is supposed to be music. It’s supposed to be […]

Filed Under: Music, Quick Tips Tagged With: 1-4-5, any level, circle of fifths, key changes, practical music theory, quick practice tip, quick tip, string instrument

November 3, 2017

No Scale Left Behind

No Scale Left Behind - Quick Practice Tip

Oh, hi!… I’m Vi Wickam and this is a myTalentForge Quick Tip of the Week! You caught me red handed! Practicng my scales. You should be doing the same! Don’t forget the scales! Scales matter, scales are important, scales help us isolate one of the most important elements of playing violin or any other instrument […]

Filed Under: Music, Quick Tips Tagged With: don't forget the scales, Free, quick practice tip, quick tip, scales, violin scales

October 27, 2017

Where Did Your Focus Go?

Where Did Your Focus Go? - Quick Practice Tip

Hi I’m Vi Wickam, and it’s time for another [my]TalentForge Quick Tip of the Week. Where did your focus go? Now this is obvious for most of us- not for me… The reason you may be having trouble focusing is because you’re sleepy! Sleepy?! Yes. Sleepy. Most of us don’t get adequate rest. We don’t […]

Filed Under: Music, Quick Tips Tagged With: fiddle, focus, importance of sleep, quick practice tip, quick tip, resting, sleep

October 26, 2017

It’s Complicated – Your Relationship with Sheet Music

Hi I’m Vi Wickam and this is another myTalentForge.com Quick Tip of the Week. This tip has to do with your relationship with your sheet music. Now, I don’t know if you’re married to your sheet music, or you’re in a relationship, or maybe it’s complicated… I think that no matter how you describe your […]

Filed Under: Music, Quick Tips Tagged With: memorization, musicality, playing by ear, playing by heart, sheet music, standard notation

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