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
Tag: Irish Music
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
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
Take hold of the bow
May 19, 2020
One of the hardest things about playing fiddle is mastering the bow. Finding the notes is the easy part, making them sound good is what makes it music. … More Take hold of the bow
One tune, one million ways to play it
August 5, 2019
Many years ago I was lucky enough to head to Cape Breton for a week with a group of musicians from Vermont and study with the late Jerry Holland. We were there with a mix of children and adult musicians and learned some great tunes from the master himself. I remember listening to one of … More One tune, one million ways to play it
Festival Time – 13th Annual Carolan Festival
May 29, 2019
Summer is my favorite time of year. Not just because of the beautiful weather and longer days but because there are more music festivals and workshops to choose from than there are mosquitos. Well, not really, there are a LOT of mosquitos this time of year but you get my point. This festival season kicks … More Festival Time – 13th Annual Carolan Festival
Kicking of the 2019 Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
February 26, 2019
March arrives on Friday and I, for one, couldn’t be happier. Not only is it a reminder that spring is on its way, but its the kick-off of one of my favorite celebrations — St. Patrick’s Day, and the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival. This weekend, the festival kicks off with two Irish dancing events in Richmond: … More Kicking of the 2019 Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
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