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Hi Everyone,
I hope this blog spot for us fiddlers, guitarist and associates will help us communicate with each other and maybe improve our Association.
Rememberthis is our club and we need to participate and help out at contest whenever possible.
If you have any contest leads (TOTFA or non-TOTFA) post it here and let us know as well as any good ides for fund raisers or contest sites.
Thanks P.T.
Hi Everyone,
I hope this blog spot for us fiddlers, guitarist and associates will help us communicate with each other and maybe improve our Association.
Rememberthis is our club and we need to participate and help out at contest whenever possible.
If you have any contest leads (TOTFA or non-TOTFA) post it here and let us know as well as any good ides for fund raisers or contest sites.
Thanks P.T.
posted by Web Master | 10:12 AM
94 Comments:
Contest at Gilmer and Seguin are in october as well as Conroe try to make them
October 2, 9th Annual Chicken & Bread Days Heritage Festival and Fiddle Contest. This is the first time since 1997 that our contest has been affiliated with TOTFA. We have six divisions (accomp. also) with $3600 in prize money. Great jam session afterwards. Hope to see everyone there. Marty.
Thanks Marty,
I know your contest usually has a good turn out and I'm glat to have it associated with TOTFA again.
P.T.
I'm really glad I found this site. It got me to a couple of competitions already and I'm ready for more.
(Bowie and Conroe. I'll try to make Gilmer).
There are some incredible fiddlers in TOFTA. Children and adults alike. I am very impressed by the level of competition. You might say I went to school in my first two TOFTA events. All I can say is that school was never that much fun.
Thanks for this site!
Mark Cordova
Thanks Mark,
I'm glad you found our site. It really is amazing to see a 10 yr. old play a fiddle like they have been playing for 60 years.
It's a lot of fun to go to contest and I think if more casual fiddlers made a contest or two they would be inspired to play in fiddle contest.
P.T. Riley , web master
Greetings from Germany - I have to admit that I am not a fiddler. I got to your site when I googled my name. Twenty years ago there was a woman with the same name who won an award. I wonder whether she is still around because it would really be fun to get into contact with her - my name is Anne Riewe!
Hello to the lady from Germany. You can send me your email address I will try to get it to the Riewe family.
just go to the texasoldtimefiddlers.org and click on e-mail and send it to me the webmaster.
Thanks P.T.
I renewed my fiddler membership five weeks ago and haven't recieved a membership card yet or the fiddler magazine. Somebody please send me a card. Thanks Bob Zimmerman, 3605 Bordeaux Ct. Arlington, Tx 76016
Thanks Bob I'll get you updated and back on the list.
P.T.
Hi Bob,
We received your renewal a few days after the Oct. issue as been sent to the printes. It went out early as we had to evacuate because of Katrina.
Your membership is good till Nov. 30,2006.
I can email you the newsletter in a .PDF format, if you would like me to. I left a message on your voice mail. You can email me direct from the site, at the top right "Email us" I will get it and respond directly.
Thanks,
Web Master
A "get well" note for Dale, Jr. Hope all is going well now for you by now. Margie and Johnny
Our prayers will be with Mr. Morris for a good recovery.
This is so cool, I wasn't aware of this Blog until I saw it at the end of the Dale Morris, Jr. fund raiser announcement!
i was wondering if anyone can reccommend a good fiddle teacher in the austin area. i have been playing for a long time but i would love to learn some good versions and arrangements. i love your website by the way and can't wait to meet some of you!
Thanks for the compliment on our site.
There are several teachers available in the New Braunfels - Austin area.
send an email from the front of our site and we can see who is near you.
Also come to the Star of Texas Rodeo and Fair on March 11th in Austin and you will probably meet some folks that instruct at the contest.
Thanks,
P.T.
Hi Lewis,
Heidi is doing the membership now. I checked the records that I have and your good till 6-30-06.The address I have is in Weatherford, that's where the Dec and Jan/Feb issues went. If you email me from the front of our site with your info. I'll check to see what the problem is. I'm assuming you've moved as I tried to call your Phone# in Weatherford.
Thanks,
P.T.
Hello All,
I'm posting this for a friend of mine, Rob Golan, who is on his way to Dallas for work reasons over the next two weeks. Rob is an absolutely amazing Missouri style long-bow fiddle player, great on waltzs as well as East Texas Serenaders tunes (in the original keys). This isn't Texas fiddle style music, but he's a lot of fun to play with and he's wondering if there's any folks in the Dallas area who play *oldtime* (so to speak).
Let me know, Paul Mitchell, pmitchel@email.unc.edu
(that's North Carolina, FWIW).
Thanks Paul for the info. I'm sending you an email with someone he can contact in Burleson Tx (about 30 mi. from Dallas) that has a fiddle school.
P.T.
Webmaster
5/16/06
I am seeking a fiddle instructor near the Galveston/Texas City area. If anyone has any information please email me at goebelmj@bp.com.
Thanks,
Mike G.
I love this website! I get on it all the time!- Maleika Nugent
Glad your hand works now. I had Carpal Tunnel surgery back in 1980. No pain what so ever after that 6 weeks of recovery.
P.T.
Webmaster
Does anybody know anymore on Magnolia? if I spelled that right:)
Hi Fiddle Lover,
We should hear some details about Magnolia, from what I understand, sometime this week hopefully.
P.T.
Hi, I'm looking for a fiddle player to play fiddle in my show this summer, THE GREAT SANTA CLAUS BANK ROBBERY. We provide free room and a small stipend ($150) per week. Orchestration:
Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar, and Bass. Cisco, Texas. The contract runs from May 21 - July 23. 254-442-5019
Hi, I need a fiddle player for a show that I am doing this summer, THE GREAT SANTA CLAUS BANK ROBBERY. Contract runs from May 21 - July 23. We provide free private room and $150 per week.
We are located in Cisco, Texas at the first ever Hilton Hotel. Call 254-442-5019 if interested in auditioning.
Hello all,
I wanted to let everyone know that legendary fiddler Bobby Hicks will be hosting a Fiddle Camp in conjunction with the 2007 Argyle Bluegrass Festival in Argyle, TX. It is geared for intermediate to advanced players. Focus is on Bluegrass backup/fill licks and working with a singer.
Camp fee: $200
Dates: Thu, 3/01/07 thru Sat, 3/03/07
Location: Argyle United Methodist Church, Argyle TX
Website: www.argyletxfiddlecamp.com
E-mail: info@argyletxfiddlecamp.com
Thanks,
Gene Pyeatt
Hi, are there any fiddle teachers in the Tomball/Magnolia area? I am intrested in learning but I don't know where to find a good teacher. My e-mail in catz8806@sbcglobal.net thank you!
Thanks for the inquiry, I sent your e-mail address to a instructor in the Houston Area his name is Michael Weise
See you at a Contest,
Webmaster
Hello,
I'm a fiddler and a member of the Washington State Old Time Fiddler's Association. I will be visiting family in Gainesville TX between 5/26 and 6/7, and am curious if there are any contests, jams, shows, or other public events close to the Gainesville area where I could hear some Texas fiddlers. I have been playing for about 13 years and have been fortunate to have played in several different regions of the US, and have been amazed at how differently old time music is played across the country. This is my first trip to Texas and I'm really hoping to hear some Texas renditions of this great old time music.
Tyler
Hello,
I'm a fiddler and a member of the Washington State Old Time Fiddler's Association. I will be visiting family in Gainesville TX between 5/26 and 6/7, and am curious if there are any contests, jams, shows, or other public events close to the Gainesville area where I could hear some Texas fiddlers. I have been playing for about 13 years and have been fortunate to have played in several different regions of the US, and have been amazed at how differently old time music is played across the country. This is my first trip to Texas and I'm really hoping to hear some Texas renditions of this great old time music.
Tyler
Below are the contest we have going on around that time. The best way to find out about jamming is to go to one of these contests and usually someone will mention if they are jamming afterwards.
Best of Luck,
P.T. R
webmaster/board of directors
May 26th, 2007
Whitewright Fiddle Fest
The Whitewright Fiddle Fest featuring the Louis Franklin Championship
will be on Sat. May 26. Registration will start at 9 a.m.
Play will begin at 10 with the 0-15 division
Saturday June 2, 2006 Gatesville Tx.
Gatesville Shivaree Contest Registration starts at 10:00,
Contest Starts at 11:00
Also a drawing for a tuition scholarship to
Randy Elmore's Fiddle Camp July 9 - 15. 2007
Location: (same as last year)
Coryell County Activities Complex (On Hwy.
84, east of Hwy. 36 and Hwy. 84 overpass)
June 8-9th 2007 World Championship Fiddle Contest Crockett TX
I am looking in the Tyler, Texas area for a fiddle instructor for my 13 year old daughter. Her instructor left for college last year, and she wants to pick up lessons again. Please contact me at perrya@brownsboro.k12.tx.us
Help! I am looking for Michael Weise (??SP?) in the Housont area! My son and I are looking for a great fiddle teacher and I heard that he is excellent! I cannot find his number!! thanks, M.bent
Whoops, you can contact me at marcibent@msn.com! thanks!!
I am looking for a fiddler to play at an All Class Reunion to help celebrate Tomball's 100th Birthday. I will need them to perform from 1:00p.m. until 1:45p.m. on Saturday December 1, 2007. I do not know who to contact in the Tomball area about performing. Please contact me if you are interested in performing at this once in a lifetime event. Please cntact me at bclepper72681@aol.com if you are interested. Thanks.
I would like to get in touch with Michael Weise as well in regards to lessons. Give him my email.
neal_thornton@msn.com
Can someone provide a source for used fiddles in the Ft. Worth area. New here and friend is seeking an affordable used fiddle for her son. (accomplished accoustic picker)
Thanks
Steve from KC
I am in Cody, Wyoming where I do a Cowboy Music Revue May through September. My fiddle player is going back to collge and I'm trying to replace him. The person must be a strong parts singer as well as a solid all around player that likes Cowboy and Bluegrass music. Great gig one and a half hour show per night. Looking for someone to relocate. Cody is a great little town of 9000 located just east of Yellowstone Park. any help you all could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Just wanted to wish all a very Blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year. We have been blessed with wonderful music and fellowship. Thank you so much for the enjoyment you have provided.
God Bless all. Don and Patsy Schodts, San Antonio 12-24-07.
Currently looking to cast a fiddle player for the spring/summer of 2008 in a San Antonio, Texas country show. If anyone would like to audition, please contact me at ddalton@sftp.com
Just moved to the Cibolo (New Braunfels) area and my 12 year old is heart broken because we have to replace her fiddle teacher. I am looking for someone that loves to teach and have fun and can inspire childeren to love to learn. If you know of a teacher in my area please email me at toocutedelano@yahoo.com
Hi everyone .... I'm traveling down to San Antonio for a conference in march / april ... I would love to hear some Texas fiddlin' while I'm there. Any suggestions?
Beginning fiddler from New Hampshire
Just wanted to pass on some sad news. A wonderful man and fantastic fiddler, Gene Stephens passed away on Nov. 8th after a lengthy illness and subsequent heart attack.
He will be honored May 3rd by the Cowtown Society of Western Music and inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Hero. The ceremony will take place in Mineral Wells,Texas.
I will post further information as I get it....please come...Gene would've loved it!
Skye's Mom
I am looking for a talented fiddle player for a texas country band in the north texas area. call me at (940)736-8494
Hi, just found your website. My stepdad, Claude Henson was a member of the association when I was a kid - he's also a hall of famer. Just wondered about trying to find some of the folks who were in those jam sessions at our house, particularly Norman Solomon and family. Also, Tommy & Elsie Burger. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks,
Dorothy
Hello,
I am looking for a fiddle instructor in the Arlington/Ft Worth area. My email is bobbypierce120@hotmail.com.
I am looking for a fiddle instructor for myself and 7 year old daughter. We are both beginners. We live about one hour west of Ft. Worth, but are willing to drive, especially if instructor is able to pair us on lessons.
My e-mail is randy_sherrye@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks!!
Sherrye
I'm looking for a fiddle instructor around the Huntsville area. I have experience with the fiddle and would like to continue learning new stuff. If anyone knows of anyone or is interested please contact me at: andaram@juno.com. Thanks
I am looking for a fiddle instructor in san antonio. Do you have any suggestions?
I see Jack was looking for a fiddle instructor in the San Antonio area. I'm also in San Antonio and have been looking for two years for an instructor. If anyone knows someone who teaches here, maybe the two of us could make up some kind of "class" for an instructor. I have a feeling there are a lot more people here who could use some help.
Hello, I am looking for a fiddler teacher for my son.He has been taking lessons but his teacher is leaving for college soon.We live in Coldspring so I would be willing to drive any where from the Spring to Huntsville area on 45 and Humble to Livingston area on 59.Please e mail me at brwn_eyed_girl71@yahoo.com
"I see Jack was looking for a fiddle instructor in the San Antonio area."
You might try Jim Fox (mailto:jim_fox2001@msn.com) at http://jimandmaggiefox.com. Jim is (literally) a champion Irish Fiddler, but can do all fiddle styles, from Bluegrass to Western Swing and Cape Breton Old-Time. In 1986 his Celtic band won the Al-Ireland championship IN Ireland.
He specifically plays and teaches Fiddle, not Violin, though he also plays violin.
He's near Thousand Oaks and Jones- Maltzberger. I doubt if he will do group lessons, though.
I own a fiddle that was, I suppose, manufactured under Tex Ritter's name. (It has "Tex Ritter" on the inside of the fiddle) It is pretty old. Does anyone know when he had fiddles made under his own brand?
I have always wanted to learn how to play fiddle. I was wondering if you had any good tips as far as a good fiddle for beginners to learn on. Are there any good sites on-line to try to learn from or would an actual class be more beneficial? Would you happen to know of any place that teaches cheap lessons in the Kingsville, Corpus or San Antonio area?
here is my e-mail for more effiecent communication. - javelinababe@hotmail.com
Thanks
Leanne
I am looking for a fiddle player in the Magnolia Texas area. I have a book club for girls called "Pioneer Girls" and would love to have a fiddle player come and play for them.
I live in Clifton, TX (close to Waco) my son is 9 years old and is really wanting to start fiddle lessons. The only problem is I am having trouble finding anyone in this area that teaches. Does anyone know of anybody in this area that teaches?? I would be so grateful for any information I could get. Thanks,
Mary Burk
Hello,
I am an associate member of TOTFA and I have been to the fiddle camp at Nacogdoches. I have had some previous lessons,but, I want to get more lessons. I live in the Porter and Humble Tx. area. If anyone knows of someone willing to teach old time fiddle,not violin, Please let me know. Thank You,
Phillip Yates
I live in Poland and play fiddle in traditional Polish style. I am amateur. I happen to fly to Texas between 17 and 23 Nov 2008, mostly Austin but might have some extra time to travel. I would love to get together with some local fiddlers, jam, exchange trad. tunes, and learn. (I did play some bluegrass when I lived in Chicago years ago)
If anyone is interested in meeting or telling me where to look, please email me at pawel [at] folk.wkrakowie.org. Cheers.
Pawel
My son (Wes)has fiddled for almost 5 years and loves it. He placed 4th last year at Crocket and has been in other TOTFA contests. We were told that he should try to find Mark Weise for lessons. If anyone knows how to reach Mark or of others with similar skills, please contact us. My email is tl89b@netscape.com or message Wes via his myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=363990062
thank you for the blog.. it is great. tom barlow
Roni C
My son plays the fiddle and we are in the Katy area. Depending on the day the group meets, he could perhaps do this.. email is tl89b@netscape.com
I took fiddle lessons from Michael Weise in Houston many years ago and am now looking for an instructor in the Huntsville area to teach my daughter and myself. Please email me at mhunt77536@hotmail.com
I am looking for fiddle lessons in the Houston area. Son is 15, classically trained, plays some fiddle wants to advance in it. Would also like some groups that he could join. cakeaffair@hotmail.com
Help, I 'm like ole Sgt. Schutze "I know nothing"
I would like to play a fiddle I don't know how to get the right instrument,or what it would cost. I'm 57 so I have figured out I need a full size instrument. I live close to Sealy Tx. I would greatly appreciate any guidance or direction.
don email address donn5182@yahoo.com
I'm looking for some good blue-grass fiddle lessons in the Houston area....Please help.
texbetty4@hotmail.com
Hey--if anyone is interested, I teach classical violin and all types of fiddle music--Old time Texas style, western swing, texas swing, (a bunch of others), and Irish. I recently won The World Championship's People's Choice Award 2008... I also teach how to perform, and I teach by music and by ear. I teach in Tyler and Nacogdoches, TX. my e-mail is laciborn2perform@yahoo.com
Many years ago I met the Smith Brothers "fiddlers two
does anyone know if they are still around?
Regarding the Smith Bros.....yes they are still around ( saw the oldest of them at Glen Rose Contest year ago and the younger at the Bowie Contest this year ). Thanks for asking about them ( they certainly have grown into young adults and have expanded their scope to include Jazz. Thanks For Asking,
Hi,
I'm wanting to take up the Fiddle and need lessons in the New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Area....I saw on one of the postings you could maybe find an instructor....my email is rmoratti@yahoo.com
Thanks
Mary Burke of Clifton was looking for a beginner fiddle instructor for her son. Call me at (254) 744-0125 and I can put you in touch with someone in the Waco area.
I can teach fiddle. I'm in Houston. Have played violin in orchestras but also fiddle in many bands from country to blues to jazz.
About 2 yrs ago there was fiddle contest at Al amin shrine club in Corpus Christi in the spring.. It was going to be a regular event/ does anyone know where it is now?
signed Winter Texan/fiddler.
I have read a lot of good posts on here about Houston fiddle teachers but have been unable to contact any. If anyone gives instruction, or knows someone who does, please note my email and contact me. Thanks to everyone. andrewbeckus@yahoo.com
Still looking for a fiddle instructor in the San Antonio area. Please email me at lgraywolf1937@att.net
Also, does anyone have any information about the fiddle contest at Seguin, Texas?
Does anyone know who to contact re: Old Time Fiddling Jams in the Midland-Odessa area?
JMH
I am seeking a fiddle instructor in the Gatesville, Texas area. I have no experience but would love to learn.
Thanks
LS
My son takes fiddle lessons over the internet - we live in Houston and our instructor is in Virginia http://larryricemusic.com/lessons.html
Anyone have a band that needs a fiddler? He loves Charlie Daniels and can play the fiddle parts to Texas, South, and Devil went down to Georgia
If you're still looking for Mark Weise and haven't found him.. perhaps you mean Mike Weise. He's an Old Time TX fiddle teacher in Alief TX.
Mike's been teaching about 40 yrs and I've been taking lessons for the past 3 1/2. I'm 54.
He's a very patient teacher and helped me get a good fiddle and bow setup so all that's holding me back now is me.. OH man... LOL
If you think he might be the one you're looking for email me at: info@thestringproject.org
Looking for someone to teach me fiddling in North Fort Worth/Keller area. I LOVE Irish music and would be a beginner, and would be nice to also learn classical violin. Please e-mail me at cutedragongirlie@yahoo.com
Thanks!
I learned yesterday that the Al Amin Shriners will host the fiddle contest again here in Corpus Christi sometime during the fall/winter. It was previously held in March or April, after the winter Texans had returned to their homes in the north so attendance was very poor. Hopefully this time attendance will improve. It was a great contest with lots of talent and great prizes.
I am a music teacher with a student who would like to get into a fiddle contest but I don't know were to start can some one give me a few steps in the right direction we are in Splendora TX close to Conroe.
Well, here's another fiddler wanting fiddle lessons. Just started back up playing classical with a teacher 3 months ago after a 37-year hiatus. Just stumbled onto the fiddle scene by someone who told me about a contest in Crockett in June. I went to hear the wonderful music and am hooked. I attended the TOFTA camp. It was great. I live in Conroe and would like some lessons from someone reasonably close by. My e-mail is mbulfinch2@msn.com
Thanks so much.
Marie
Hi! I am looking for fiddle lessons in Houston. They are for my fiancé who has wanted to learn for quite a while now. Please email me at ljohnson52@gmail.com. Thanks so much for the help.
Lauren
I am a fiddle and guitar player of Old Time music but not a good one. I am looking for a teacher in the Magnolia/Tomball area. I would even settle for Houston...
If you hear of a teacher please post or email me.
Drew@davisfamily1.com
Thanks!
I am a beginner and am looking for a fiddle instructor in Houston. My email address is: traciplemons@yahoo.com. Thanks!
There's an Old Time Texas Fiddle teacher in Alief TX. His name is Mike Weise.
Contact me off list and I'll give you his contact number. He's great for beginners too. He teaches Waltzes, Hornpipes, Reels and Ragtime tunes among others.
Hey Anonymous,
How can we contact you off list? very intrested in the fiddle teacher in Alief you found.
my email is: drew@davisfamily1.com
Hey Anonymous,
Very intrested in the fiddle instructor you found in Alief TX. How can we contact you off-list?
My email is drew@davisfamily1.com
thanks!
Drew
Hi
Mike gave me permission to post his email here. You can contact him at: leonardoweise@sbcglobal.net .
He Teaches Old Time Texas Fiddle. He's been teaching for over 40 yrs. and lives in Alief.
I've been taking lessons from him for almost 4 yrs. now. I started as a total beginner. I'm still working on it but I can play lots of songs.. LOL You just may not want to listen but hey I practice as much as my schedule will allow. He's very patient as I said before.
Write him if you like. He's happy to take on more students and enjoys teaching adult students too.
Thanks for the teacher in Alief!!!
I am told the first Saturday of each month in the very very small town of Montgomery near Conroe on 105 and 149. their is "old Time" jam sessions on the porches of the old buildings. Its from 10:am-4:pm.
I'm hoping i can meet some players to jam with.
Thanks for the info. for the teacher in Alief.
I need some advice about what to do for a beginner fiddle. Should I buy or rent. I don't want to spend a lot of money yet. I would appreciate if anyone has any recommendations about what kind I should look into that will be a decent fiddle but not overly expensive. It may also be better to rent for now. I am not sure. Any advice helps. Thanks.
My first violin was rented from the Lisle Violin Shop, located at:
2450 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005-1422, Phone: (713) 526-4005.
I think it was about $20 a month. I had to sign an agreement but I was able to return the violin at anytime with no penalties. I found it a good enough, initial start. The rental included, the violin, bow, case and some rosin. This was a great deal too. A percentage of the rental fee applied to the purchase of an instrument from the Lisle Violin Shop. That’s a pretty good deal too.
They suggested I purchase a shoulder rest. It was about $25 and I STRONGLY recommend every student get one. Here’s an example of some: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=11969001 The rest really makes holding the violin a lot easier, much more stable and a lot less stress on your neck.
After a year or so, I started questioning, “Was I really THAT bad or was it the violin?” Sadly, it was pretty much me, but the violin didn’t help. The G sting was very raspy sounding and over all it was just dead sounding. You’ll start to develop an ear to your instrument’s response to your playing. If was to “hear” myself getting better, I’d need a violin that had at least adequate sound and resonance.
A skilled player can make a bad instrument sound decent. But they know the difference and it’s best to defer to your teacher’s judgment, I think.
I purchased my first violin from Amati Violin Shop in West University, 2315 University Blvd. Houston, TX 77005-2641, Phone: (713) 666-6461. Amati offered a lease/purchase plan and my first violin was $800. It did not include the case, bow or any rosin. However, I’m sure they’d do a lease/purchase for the complete package.
The other part is the bow. You can get carbon fiber bows for about $100 and they work pretty darn well, especially for student players. They’re light, stiff and are easier to control than a heavier Pernambuco bow. Pernambuco is the recognized standard wood for making bows. But they can be made from many different wood and synthetic materials.
Here’s a discussion on Pernambuco vs. Carbon bows: http://www.violinist.com/discussion/response.cfm?ID=10710
As you improve you may find you prefer a heavier more responsive bow. I think I paid between $25 and $30 a month. For just the violin from Amati. My teacher was amazed how nice it sounded for a “cheap” violin. I’d already purchased a used bow from my teacher. A decent wood bow will probably be in the $450 range. But you the carbon fiber bows are still pretty nice, especially for the price. I play with a carbon fiber bow that has a Pernambuco veneer and I like it a lot.
I’ve since bought another violin. It was substantially more than the first violin but I was ready to move up to a better sounding instrument. It sounds GREAT! and when I’m playing well it really sounds sweet with a wonderful resonance.
Let me say that both Lisle and Amati have great violins and “student” grade violins. They both do excellent adjustments and repairs. If you don’t get your violin from a violin shop you may want to at least run it by them to make sure it’s “setup” correctly. There are many seemingly minor adjustments and tweaks that can make any violin sound better.
But for your initial violin, I’d suggest you go for price at first and then move up once you feel you’ve outgrown your current violin. You can also rent better violins.
I hope this helps. After a few years I’m just now getting to the point where I’m playing the notes fairly accurately. I try to practice an hour a day. Sometimes on weekends I’ll get hours of practice in. I do that in phases, not all at once. It’s frustrating as hell and it can seem like you’re never going to improve but one day you find your fingers actually moved the way you meant to and the notes start to sound sweeter.. So keep at it.
Mailed out my son's membership app 2 weeks ago--does any one know if he'll be available to play in the context in Seguin? Also, how do we find an accompanist (my son's a fiddler)?
Hello everyone,
I have been wanting to play the fiddle since I was a little girl. I am 27 and I finally have the money to be able to buy a fiddle and learn to play it. I need to find an instructor in San Antonio, TX. Any takers? My e-mail is oabg1_1_f@yahoo.com Please e-mail with any info....
I would like to learn sock style guitar backup. Any teachers in the Austin area?
Jon Polacheck
jonpol at grandecom dot net
I live in the Waco area and am looking to purchase a quality fiddle. Please email any suggestions to beardgw@yahoo.com
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