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Fiddle/Violin Lessons

"Learn a fun mix of music to play on
the front porch and around the campfire!"
Americana, Appalachian, Bluegrass, Cajun, Celtic, French-Canadian, Irish, New England, Ragtime, Scandinavian, Swedish, Scottish & Western Swing...
• Ages 5-adult
• Beginners Welcome!
• No previous music experience is necessary!
• Private &/or Family Duo 30 min. lessons.
• Weekly lessons are held year round.
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"Jump in & Start Making Music!"

Pierre Jacques Pleau

Musician & Teaching Artist
Serving Youth & Families since 1996
Every Music Lesson is like Going on Vacation!

Music Lessons @
GrandStay Hotel - Cambridge, MN
AmericInn Lodge - North Branch, MN

Location Info >
Q: "Is it a Violin or is it a Fiddle?!"
A:  "There are 2 names for this amazing instrument!"
Q: "Can family members take music lessons together &/or have lessons back to back?"

Fun Options for Family & Friends

Duo Lessons: Parent/child, Grandparent/grandchild or siblings...  Take a 30 min duo lesson on the same kind of instrument (example: fiddle)
Private Lessons: ​Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 guitar & 1 fiddle) and spend part of the time jamming together!
Q: "What do students learn beyond playing songs?"
A:  “In order to learn to play the Fiddle like a pro (achieve great sound), there are a number of skills that are focused on during lessons:
  • Good form and posture
  • Left hand Fiddle hold/position (for ease of playing and visual effect)
  • Excellent right hand bow hold (classic bow hold for agility - freedom of movement)
  • Intonation Success! (Learn the secret techniques for playing in tune on the Fiddle’s fretless fingerboard!)
  • Rhythm! (Learn how to tap out the rhythm to keep time while playing the Fiddle as well as how to play in time with  other instruments)
  • The Fiddle/Violin learning method uses the aural music tradition of 
‘Listen, Watch & Play!’ as well as standard music notation with ‘Tabs’ for easy reading!
Q: "Will there be opportunities for students to play together?"

​Music Lesson Jams

Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 guitar & 1 violin) and spend part of the time playing music together!
Fiddle Lessons include ‘Jamming’ with, mandolin, ukulele &/or guitar accompaniment
.

​Jam Camps

As students progress they can sign-up for 'Jam Camps'

​Festival Performances

Students who are interested in performing
can audition to perform music at festivals…
Students can use their own Good Quality Fiddle/Violin or rent one from NSTC

Fiddle/Violin Outfits for Rent

(fiddle/violin, bow, case, rosin & tuner)
Sizes: 1/16, 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 & 4/4 (full size)
For Rent from NSTC: $16/month
Security Deposit: $100
Contact Pierre for instrument availability

​Q&A Music Camp Videos

​Violin - Classical Pop Fusion Lessons

Acoustic & Electric
Classical Violin Technique -
Fused with Popular Music!
Weekly Lessons for ages 5-Adult >

Classical Violin Lessons

​Learn music by Bach, Beethoven & Mozart… >

Fiddle/Violin Lessons

​Learn Bluegrass, Celtic & Country Music… >

"Have more Questions?"

Take a fun easygoing Intro Lesson to find out more about the Fiddle!
Instrument provided upon request for the Intro Lesson - dependent on availability
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