This month's newsletter includes some favorite member videos, topics, free lessons and more.
If you've ever gone busking (playing in public for tips) you know that starting with an empty tip jar is a bad idea. Some people "prime the pump" with some money in the jar, others leave odds and ends they have received in the past. What about you? Chime in here >
Establishing a good fiddle sound relies entirely on holding and moving the bow properly. This is one of the most important techniques a fiddle player can master.
Try this free sample lesson from Darol Anger, founding member of the David Grisman Quintet and professor of music with a passion for teaching. He'll take you through the process of learning to hold the bow without pain and how to improve your sound!
Member Mitch Reed has posted an excellent video discussing the basics of Cajun and Creole fiddle. Looking for a primer to help you get that authentic Louisiana sound? Check it out!
