Bring a fiddle and if you are just starting or if you want to learn new or old-time techniques; we can get you playing fiddle. The class will cover how to hold your instrument, basic left- and right-hand techniques and how to coordinate them organically. We will also give general tips and advice on how to practice healthy techniques. The main focus will offer an overview of a myriad of fiddle styles, playing selections from those styles and learning how to develop a connection with your instrument. Examples of old-time, bluegrass, western swing, blues improvisation and more, will be presented. Highlights of Celtic, British Isles, Canada and the northeast will be featured. As time allows, we can explore stylistic ornamentation and sound effects to make you smile.