Instruction Options

Oldtime Fiddle:
 From old standards such as Turkey in the Straw, Tennessee Waltz, Down Yonder and Black and White Rag to more contemporary contest fiddling: Gardenia Waltz, Chancellors Waltz, Clarinet Polka, Allentown Polka, Sopin' The Gravy and more.

Country Fiddle:
Fiddling for country bands: lead fiddle, intros, courses (a mixture of melody and tasteful improvisation), back-up fiddle (accompanying/complimenting the vocalist) harmony etc.

Jazz Violin:
Numerous jazz standards from Stardust to Lady Be Good, along with simple to complicated jazz improvisation ideas for soloing and accompaniment to be used in a band or in solo performances.

Western Swing:
Old Bob Wills standards: Faded Love, Time Changes Everything, Bluebonnet Lane and many more. solo swing improv., back-up fiddle, three part harmony etc.

Cajun:
Jole Blonde, Cajun Fiddle, and improv. Cajun fiddle technique.

Gospel:
A large collection of Hymn melodies, with improvisation ideas (adding tasteful licks into the melody), and contemporary Christian Worship songs and ideas for accompaniment in worship band.

Violin Tone Quality:
Emphasis on getting the best sound out of the instrument, with a particular emphasis on bow technique, control and vibrato.

Blues:
Basic to advanced improv. using basic to advanced blues chord progressions. How to play blues in any key, using old blues melodies (Milk Cow Blues, C-Jam Blues etc.).

Band instruction:
How to arrange songs/tunes, how to put together various instruments in a tasteful way. How to act on stage and correspond with the audience, etc.

And much more!!!!