The Drunken Piper: Tune 5 of 52
December 29, 2020
This week’s tune is a march that is easy to learn, and fun to play. Enjoy! … More The Drunken Piper: Tune 5 of 52
Greensleeves: Tune 4 of 52
December 22, 2020
This year, I’ve been having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit. So to help get into the spirit of the season, I figured I would stray from the Irish fiddle tunes this week and play one of my holiday favorites. … More Greensleeves: Tune 4 of 52
The Winter Solstice & The Great Conjunction
December 21, 2020
Though we cannot gather for holiday music this year we can celebrate the Winter Solstice and the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. … More The Winter Solstice & The Great Conjunction
Katy is Waiting: Tune 3 of 52
December 15, 2020
This is tune #3 out of 52 that I’m learning in 52 weeks. It’s a traditional Irish jig called Katy is Waiting. Enjoy! … More Katy is Waiting: Tune 3 of 52
Christmas Eve: Tune 2 of 52
December 7, 2020
Now that Thanksgiving is over and December is in full swing, I thought I would relearn the tune Christmas Eve, otherwise known as Tommy Coen’s, named after the fiddler/accordion player who composed it. I learned this 3-part tune over 10 years ago and have always loved it so I figured I would dust it off … More Christmas Eve: Tune 2 of 52
Music that Make the Dancers Dance
December 6, 2020
Learning tunes is the easy part. Giving them life is the challenge. Read more on how to give life to your music. … More Music that Make the Dancers Dance
Some Say the Devil is Dead: Tune 1 of 52
December 1, 2020
For some this pandemic has been an opportunity to catch up on house projects, crafts, or learn a new skill. For me, I’ve had moments of productivity and moments where I have barely left the couch (the 15 pounds of extra weight is proof of that). I can’t even count how many shows I’ve binge-watched … More Some Say the Devil is Dead: Tune 1 of 52
Feeling thankful
November 25, 2020
This has definitely been a tough year. Since Covid hit we’ve missed birthdays, festivals, concerts, live music, and get-togethers with friends and families. Some lost their jobs, some lost their businesses, some lost their loved ones. It’s been a tough year all around. But there is always something to be thankful for. This pandemic forced … More Feeling thankful
A tune a week coming to a computer screen near you
November 20, 2020
Join me in learning a tune a week for 52 weeks, from December to December. Add some music to your repertoire or just listen. … More A tune a week coming to a computer screen near you
Losing another legend
July 13, 2020
As if 2020 wasn’t bad enough, on July 10 we lost another great musician, Gordon Stone, the very day he was to release a new album. Gordon was an amazing banjo and pedal steel guitar player. At one point he was my teacher, my neighbor, and more importantly, he was just a kind soul that … More Losing another legend
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