FYI: I just finished posting the drone and loop tracks as a download product in the FJi School Store. All 12 keys in both a drone (no tempo) and loop (tempo with a beat) for your practice use. Great for use as an improvising aid or with my Rock
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Beginner’s Corner
COMING SOON! OK…. I’ve seen the proverbial writing on the wall for a while now… Even though I originally and purposefully designed the overall Fiddle Jam Institute to be NOT for absolute beginners, and just for “near-beginners” and up, I was surprised when my video on YouTube that I did
Funny Dirt Bike Sounds on Violin
I know, this might seem a bit off topic… but funny is funny, and if it includes a violin, and motorcycles, I’m all about it! To do this actually takes very good bow and finger control, so kudos to whoever is the performer. FYI: Here’s a pic of my current
GDPR and the Fiddle Jam Institute
Hey all, If you have interest in all this data privacy stuff swirling around the internet the past couple weeks, you can check out the particulars of your info and what the Fiddle Jam Institute does (and doesn’t do) with it by navigating to our privacy policy page here.
Fisher’s Hornpipe – Bluegrass
Fisher’s Hornpipe is a catchy little tune that seems pretty common at Pickin’ Parties. Free Fiddle Jam Club members get to see a tutorial on how to improvise EZ back-ups to this song. Our All Access Pass members get to view ALL the lesson materials which include: My performance example,
Standard Pitch – Does it REALLY Matter?
A440, A432, A417…. does it REALLY matter? What are your thoughts on this subject? I am interested to know what you might think about this. Please feel free to let me know (below). <<::>>
Violin Wedding Gigs – What’s it take?
Here, fresh off the gig, still wearing my tie, I report for you on what it actually takes to do one of these kinds of gigs. Hint: being a good reader is almost always a necessity… and knowing at least the first 16 or so bars of Pachelbel’s Canon in