I have heard of these instruments for many years and finally ran across a performance of one here and had to share. I thought it would sound much more nasal, like a resonator guitar, but i think it actually sounds pretty good! Check it out! (this video has a couple
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News from Fiddle Jam Institute founder Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perry
The way-back machine: early Gamalon electric violin photo
I joined the great jazz rock fusion group “Gamalon” back in 1987 and had a nice 8-year “ride” with them signing record deals, traveling some, getting on the Billboard Jazz Chart (#8) and once playing the prestigious Newport Jazz Festival. When we weren’t on the road, we’d play
G.Fitz Perry Stories
After 45+ years in the music business, and over 6000 gigs, I realized that I have most likely gone over the threshold and am now in the “old-guy’s” club (Ha!), but because of this, also have tons of stories to tell. When I first announced my idea for this series
Newsletter 10.21.20
Hey there Fiddle Jammers! I hope this finds you all well and safe. A few quick things: New Course! I just opened enrollment in my new course “Bucket List Fiddle Jam!” I know, that if you are on this list, then it’s a pretty good
Bucket List Fiddle Jam Scholarship Application
If you cannot afford my Bucket List Fiddle Jam Course at this time but still are holding fast to your dream of learning to play the violin/fiddle, we have started a scholarship program where alumni of the Bucket List Fiddle Jam Course may have donated some limited memberships for you!
Bucket List Fiddle Jam Survey & Coupon
Bucket List Fiddle Jam Survey & Coupon… help me get a bit of intel before I release the final version I’ve prepared. Thanks!
Groove & Feel How to make Your Playing Come Alive
What does it take to make your playing feel like it comes alive and is not just a bunch of notes strung together in order? Here I talk of the details of some of the elements that I (and my students) came up with to help. Hope they help you.