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To be honest I don’t know much about what the SW has to offer..
Most of my experience has been around Idaho, Montana etc. I don’t really know any accompanists down here, so that would be an issue. I’d probably like to go there just to listen and check them out maybe.

Probably not going to do anything until I move back north, and I think most of…[Read more]

To be honest I don’t know much about what the SW has to offer..
Most of my experience has been around Idaho, Montana etc. I don’t really know any accompanists down here, so that would be an issue. I’d probably like to go there just to listen and check them out maybe.

Probably not going to do anything until I move back north, and I think most of…[Read more]

I’m with you there, contests are the best excuse to get together with your music folks and do some good old picking.
For me contests are to have fun and play my best. There are a lot of contests in the SW during the winter months but I haven’t been to any of those. Have fun its a great experience. Best Roland

I don’t plan on going to Weiser anytime soon.
Mostly just smaller satellite contests, maybe state. That’s a big maybe.

I’m not planning on going to weird.. but you know. Sometimes you gotta fight the power 😉

Also, winning isn’t really on my bucket list. The sooner I get cut, the sooner I can jam and drink beer 😀

Hi WS, I think being outside of the box works up to a point as long as you do the tune style the contest requires. The larger Western Contests are different than the Oldtime Contests in the South and SW. So be sure and read the rules of each contest to see what tune forms are allowed. Most contest fiddle is based on dance music and playing a…[Read more]

HI Dan, We’er glad you found us too. If you have a thirst for learning you’re going to have a lot of choices on this musical buffet of Instructor talent. Thanks for posting and fiddle on! Roland

I am so glad I found you guys! I am learning from all of you. Now I need to get my Canadian hat on and learn some of Patti’s tunes! Hanneke, I can’t wait to learn how to dot some dragon eyes, as I’m not too fond of dragons. I heard you play Dot the Dragon’s Eyes on your album and it was so beautiful. Bring it!

Hi Rob, I also have never found out why they are called Slip Jigs. I will say that with Patti on FV you might try a few Canadian jigs as they are very rhythmic and the bowing usually compliments the beat. Also fun and catchy sounding, many of them inspired by Celtic influences. Have fun and fiddle on Rob. Best Roland

Thanks David! I’m happy to be here!

Thanks Casey!

Enjoy the vacay and try not to get too much sun. Beer and guacamole, on the other hand…..go all out!

Thanks John! Glad you’ve enjoyed the 365 Days of Fiddle Tunes. I’m beyond excited to be a member of the team here at Fiddlevideo. I’m having fun learning as well! 🙂

Awesome, John and David. It’s really rewarding to see these posted after all of the work that goes into them. Glad you both are as excited as I am.

C

From a fellow Canadian, Welcome Patti to Fiddlevideo. I am looking forward to your lessons. I really enjoy listening to you and watching your YouTube vids. David

i have to admit, ive spent quite a bit of time watching patti kusturoks 365 days of fiddle tunes on youtube before she became an instructor here. im glad i can finally slow it down and loop it so that i can see what is going on with your left hand.