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Learn traditional fiddle techniques and repertoire in NYC, from beginner to advanced levels, and explore different playing styles and genres.

5 classes in-person in NYC have spots left, and 6 classes live online are available.

Fiddle III: Advanced Beginners

Irish Arts Center @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY

Advance your fiddle skills in this class tailored for advanced beginners, focusing on technique and mastering common melodies, polkas, and jigs. With teaching by ear and sheet music provided, you'll hone your musical abilities and expand your repertoire under expert guidance. Join us as we continue your journey toward fiddle mastery.

(51) Beginner 18 and older
$234

9 sessions

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Fiddle II: Beginners

Irish Arts Center @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY

Continue your fiddle journey with confidence in this beginner-level class, designed for those who have completed Fiddle I or have limited musical experience. With a focus on building fundamental skills and fostering confidence, you'll receive expert guidance to further develop your technique and musicality. Join us as we embark on the next chapter of your musical exploration together.

(51) Beginner 18 and older
$234

8 sessions

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Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate

Irish Arts Center @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY

Elevate your fiddle journey in this early intermediate class, where you'll expand your repertoire and delve into musicality and theory. Perfect for those with prior experience or who have completed Fiddle III, you'll learn essential skills for participating in sessions and crafting dynamic sets. With teaching by ear and sheet music provided, join us as we deepen your musical understanding and enhance your fiddle prowess.

(51) Intermediate 18 and older
$234

8 sessions

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Beginning Fiddle

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Beginning Fiddle this December is designed for people who have some familiarity with violin, given that many students will be continuing on from the eight-week fall session.  The class will progress from familiar simple melodies (ie. Mary Had a Little Lamb) to classic American fiddle tunes. Along the way you'll also learn several major scales, basic bowing and fingering techniques and how to read tablature, a simplified form of notation. If...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Intermediate Fiddle

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Intermediate Fiddle is intended for anyone who has taken Fiddle 1 or had some introductory fiddle instruction. It is also an excellent entry point for anyone who has played violin in the past (even many years before). Topics will include 2-octave scales, basic fiddle rhythm, finding your own best bow grip, dynamics, drone strings and more. These concepts will be introduced through a series of traditional American fiddle tunes. Students can expect...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Fiddle II: Beginners

Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom

Continue your fiddle journey with confidence in this beginner-level class, designed for those who have completed Fiddle I or have limited musical experience. With a focus on building fundamental skills and fostering confidence, you'll receive expert guidance to further develop your technique and musicality. Join us as we embark on the next chapter of your musical exploration together.

(51) Beginner 18 and older
$234

9 sessions

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Fiddle V: Intermediate

Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom

Refine your fiddle skills to an intermediate level, exploring a diverse range of tunes and honing essential techniques for seamless performance in sessions. With a focus on ornamentation, fingering, and bowing strategies, you'll enhance your efficiency, fluidity, and confidence on the instrument. Join us as we expand your repertoire and prepare you to join musical gatherings with skill and ease.

(51) Intermediate 18 and older
$234

8 sessions

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Fiddle Ornamentation, Bowing, and Variations

Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom

Enhance your fiddle skills with a comprehensive exploration of ornamentation, bowing techniques, and musical variations. Dive into rolls, triplets, double-stops, and more while mastering fundamental rules across different tune types. With guidance from expert instructors and a focus on ear-based learning, unlock new levels of proficiency and creativity in your fiddle playing.

(51) All levels 18 and older
$234

7 sessions

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Fiddle III: Advanced Beginners

Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom

Advance your fiddle skills in this class tailored for advanced beginners, focusing on technique and mastering common melodies, polkas, and jigs. With teaching by ear and sheet music provided, you'll hone your musical abilities and expand your repertoire under expert guidance. Join us as we continue your journey toward fiddle mastery.

(51) Beginner 18 and older
$234

8 sessions

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Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate

Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom

Elevate your fiddle journey in this early intermediate class, where you'll expand your repertoire and delve into musicality and theory. Perfect for those with prior experience or who have completed Fiddle III, you'll learn essential skills for participating in sessions and crafting dynamic sets. With teaching by ear and sheet music provided, join us as we deepen your musical understanding and enhance your fiddle prowess.

(51) Intermediate 18 and older
$234

9 sessions

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Fiddle VI: Advanced

Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom

Take your fiddle skills to the next level in this advanced class, focusing on mastering a variety of tunes and enhancing your ornamentation, style, and musicianship. Geared towards students with prior experience, you'll delve into improvisation, harmony, and advanced techniques under expert guidance. Join us as we push the boundaries of your fiddle artistry and unlock new levels of musical expression.

(51) Advanced 18 and older
$234

9 sessions

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Cello (Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the basics of cello playing in a fun and supportive group setting! This class is designed for adults who are absolute beginners, or those coming back to the cello after a long period of time away from the instrument. From posture and hand position to note reading and basic theory, students will be playing in no time! Please note: Students must provide their own cello. Other required materials: bow, case, endpin strap or stopper, music...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$530

17 sessions

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Adult Cello Ensemble

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Intermediate to advanced adult cello students will learn pieces together and play as an ensemble in a fun and relaxed environment.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$625

20 sessions

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Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Irish Arts Center @ 149 W 46th St, New York, NY

A course for learners with no prior experience, covering how to properly hold the fiddle and bow, tune your instrument, and produce a good tone. By term’s end, students will be able to play one or two Irish tunes.  This class requires an instrument. Note:  We list the non-member price for our classes. If you are a member, please contact CourseHorse for a discount code.

(51) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$165

8 sessions

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Masterclass: Irish Fiddle Workshop w/ Athena Tergis

Irish Arts Center @ 553 W 51st St, New York, NY

A workshop on posture, bowing, ornamentation, style, rhythmic flow, and phrasing Accomplished fiddle player and IAC favorite, Athena Tergis, will lead a 90 minute workshop focusing on posture, bowing, ornamentation, style, rhythmic flow, and phrasing. Recommended for intermediate to advanced players, however beginners are also welcome to join for a greater understanding of position, posture, and more. No music reading skills are necessary but...

(51) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Jalopy Jr. Folk Beginner Summer Camp (Ages 6-11)

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

At the Jalopy Jr. Folk Summer Camp, every day will be packed with singing, crafts, small group lessons, ensemble playing, and concerts by amazing guest performers. Our goal is to make music education approachable, fun, and accessible to any student regardless of their previous experience or financial situation. With our light-hearted, song-based teaching style, students will begin playing songs immediately and will perform them at week’s end....

(41) Beginner 6 - 11 years old
No upcoming schedules
$600

5 sessions

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Fiddle IV - Advanced Old Time Fiddle

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Intermediate to advanced players will learn tunes, theory, backup techniques, and other improvisational techniques in context of a new tune every week. Tunes will be taught at a faster speed than Fiddle 3. More fine tuned bowing and left hand technique will be addressed in context of style and tune. Classes 1,4,5,6,7, and 8 will be taught by Adam Moss, seasoned teacher at Jalopy. Classes 2 & 3 will be guest taught by Duncan Wickel (Berklee...

(41) Advanced 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$249

8 sessions

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Fiddle III

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

This class will focus on building the skills and confidence to improvise on fiddle. We will look at ways to create our own variations and solos. In general students who have taken Fiddle II a few times will be most suited for this class, along with anyone who has experience playing classical violin. Join us and improve your skills and have fun while developing your own personal style.

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$249

9 sessions

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Fiddle II

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Fiddle 2 is intended for anyone who has taken Fiddle 1 or had some introductory fiddle instruction. It is also an excellent entry point for anyone who has played violin in the past (even many years before). Topics will include 2-octave scales, basic fiddle rhythm, finding your own best bow grip, dynamics, drone strings and more. These concepts will be introduced through a series of traditional American fiddle tunes. Students can expect to learn...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$305

8 sessions

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Fiddle Workshop with Libby Weitnauer

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

In this fiddle workshop, student and teacher will use the process of learning a new tune (to be decided based on the average level of the class) to explore the intricacies of Appalachian old-time bowing.

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
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Reviews for Fiddle Classes in NYC

Fiddle Classes in NYC are rated 4.5 stars based on 1,153 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Beginning Fiddle

    Anonymous review on 11/17/2022
    Glendon was amazing! So knowledgeable and helpful and a natural teacher-- I came in as a pure beginner and learned so much more than I expected!
  • Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by William C. on 11/26/2019
    The IAC has a great staff and support structure - and James was a fantastic teacher. Excited to take up Fiddle II!
  • Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by Goncagul A. on 6/12/2018
    James was great in introducing fiddler! Will definitely continue... totally recommend it!

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