I had an awesome time teaching the Northern Colorado Fiddle Camp with Cody Stadelmaier. It was so amazing to see this group of kids improve so much in one short week. Their intonation improves, and their ear becomes more adept at picking things up. They really learn how to listen as much as they learn […]
Swedish Rhapsody – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 188
I have heard Cody Stadelmaier play Swedish Rhapsody probably 50 times over the years, but until tonight, I had never tried to play it. It’s kind of a fun tune to play, and there are definitely some parts of it that don’t go where my fingers expected them to, but overall Swedish Rhapsody isn’t a […]
Salem Hornpipe – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 116
First, I have to apologize for the misstatements I made in my introduction to this tune. 1. I actually learned this tune from Cody Marriott, not Junior Marriott. 2. I should have said that Cody learned it from a recording of Benny Thommasson, not “From Benny Thommasson”. Now that I have that out of the […]
Northern Colorado Fiddle Camp 2011
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 […]
July Fiddle Workshop – Contest Fiddling
Date/Time: Thursday July 22, 6:00PM Location: Magnolia Music 210 Magnolia St. Fort Collins, CO Topic: Contest Fiddling – Bring a song or three, and learn what it takes to be successful playing in fiddle contests, from two fiddlers who have been competing in and judging fiddle contests for years. Teachers: Vi Wickam/Cody Stadelmaier – Champion […]
Scholarships for NoCo Fiddle Camp
Magnolia Music Studio is offering two half scholarships (regularly $135) to the Northern Colorado Fiddle Camp, July 19-23, 9am-noon, with a family performance at noon on the final day of camp. Instructors are fiddle champions Vi Wickam and Cody Stadelmaier. Email: [email protected] to recommend a student. Vi Wickam also suggested a short essay from the student […]