by Katrina VanTyne Spring has finally arrived, according to the calendar at least. And though there is still a ton of snow on the ground here in Vermont, there is no better time like the present to do some spring cleaning on your instrument. Winter can wreak havoc on instruments so now is the time … More 4 Spring cleaning tips for fiddlers
by Katrina VanTyne Last summer I was lucky enough to go to this fiddle school in Glencolmcille County Donegal, Ireland (feel free to check out the posts from my trip to Ireland). The style of Donegal music is very similar to the Cape Breton style of music which is probably why I love it so … More A Little Donegal in Vermont
by Katrina VanTyne If you’re not versed in Irish music and you happen to stumble into a place like Bagitos on a Saturday afternoon when the place is filled with musicians, you might not know exactly what to make of it. There is definitely an art to sessioning and a few unwritten rules you should know before … More 4 Common Misconceptions of an Irish Session
Session Obsession 