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Vi Wickam

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October 20, 2012

Georgia on My Mind – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 285

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 […]

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July 21, 2012

Rock the Cradle Joe – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 200

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 […]

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June 8, 2012

Edelweiss – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 160

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 […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddle Tune a Day, Fiddling, Videos / beautiful song, cake, Concert, Edelweiss, fiddle tune, film, good songs, hammerstein musical, home, Magnolia Music, nazi annexation, recording, rodgers and hammerstein, rogers and hammerstein, show, Song, theodore bikel 12 Comments

April 24, 2012

Northern Colorado Fiddle Camp – 2012

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 […]

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March 30, 2012

Cumberland Gap – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 89

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. […]

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January 12, 2012

Wabash Cannonball – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 12

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 […]

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December 6, 2011

A Very Merry Magnolia Christmas

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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 […]

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September 13, 2011

September $5 Fiddle Workshop – Fiddling for Violinists

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  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, […]

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May 11, 2011

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 […]

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January 7, 2011

January $5 Fiddling Workshop – Playing In a Band Part II

Announcing a new Meetup for Fort Collins Traditional Music! What: January $5 Fiddling Workshop – Playing In a Band Part II When: Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:00 PM Price: $5.00 per person Where: Magnolia Music Studio 210 W Magnolia Street (northwest corner of Magnolia and Mason) Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 481-8661 Hey All, The […]

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