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I learnt classical (only up to Suzuki book 4, not perfectly, but almost up to speed and pretty confident when in tune!) and now I am trying to learn fiddling – honestly can’t decide which I like better, it’s challenging , but so much fun.
I can’t quite let go of the sheet music yet, I try to memorize the tune first and then kind of ignore what I…[Read more]

Hi Casey!

Sorry Its been some time. Thanks for sharing the video. I am having a great time learning these instruments. It keeps me busy!

+1 to this request!

I’m eager to see you all do it at your convenience, I love you all’s content 🙂

Same answer as for Salt Creek, Michael. I know it and love it. On the list at some point.

Pax

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Great call, Michael.

I know this tune, and will teach it for you when I have time. I’m not planning to make it into the studio anytime soon, but consider it on my list. Maybe Megan knows it and can teach it sooner than I.

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This would be a great tune to learn. I prefer it played in A rather than G but is often played in both keys.

Hi, Allison.

We almost had Hanneke in the studio a couple of months ago, but it didn’t work out…she and I have been talking and hope to get her back in the studio later this year or early next for another session. Agreed on the mix of tunes…I think Hanneke has actually had like 4-6 sessions with us over the past few years, and I know she…[Read more]

Hi, Felicity.

I’ll add it to Hanneke’s request list – she may choose to record it. We’ve been trying to get her back to the studio, and I’m hopeful that it might happen later this year or early next.

Thx!

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Hi, Kah.

I’ll add it to Patti’s running request list, and she may choose to teach it during her next session. I’ve been trying to get her back to the studio for over a year, but this pandemic has really put a hitch in travel!

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Hi Casey, any idea when Hanneke will be back in to do some more recordings? I’d like to see a mix of what she did the first time….some traditional tunes, some of hers, some Cape Breton tunes, etc.

Update – Megan’s first session for the project will be end of July/beginning of Aug this year. Excited to get her onboard!

Here’s a recent article on Megan from Strings Magazine: https://stringsmagazine.com/keep-connected-with-fiddler-and-educator-megan-lynch-chowning/

Cheers!
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Hi, Thistle. Good stuff. You won’t regret learning to play by ear. You’ll always have the ability to read sheet music, and that’s an entirely separate, valuable skill. But you’ll be amazed at what happens when you start listening and creating music with people around you who are doing the same thing. Don’t be afraid to listen to what your…[Read more]