Summer is a great time to explore other styles of music that we often do not have time for in our weekly lessons. Let’s take advantage of the Summer and explore some fun fiddle styles, classic tunes, and basic accompaniment techniques! Students will learn in a “mother tongue” fashion and copy some fiddle gestures and short ideas that they can incorporate into their playing.
Also, incorporated in these camps is a focus on music theory. It can be hard to find time in our private lessons for theory instruction and yet it is so important to the informed violin player. Summer is a great time to level up our theory! We will explore interval and chord recognition both aurally and visually, chord function (level 2), dictation, scale types, and more.
As is fitting for a fiddle camp, we will also dive into the foundations of improvisation. Students will explore how to make melodies that appreciate various chord qualities, ex. major, minor, diminished, among others. They will also have improvisational opportunities to make up melodies to the accompaniment of the rest of the class playing a fiddle tune.
Golden Branch Music
Presents
Fiddle Camps 2025
Fiddle Camp Level 1: Ages 8 – 13
June 30th thru July 4th, 9am – 1pm daily
Fiddle Camp Level 2: Ages 11 – 14
July 14th thru July 18th, 9am - 1pm daily
Cost: $190
Location: Grace Covenant Church
1800 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Develop a toolbox of fiddle rhythms and ideas
Play what YOU want to play as you
expand from these and improvise
Can you tell an interval just from
hearing it? Strengthen your aural skills
Learn to dictate rhythms, recognize
chords, and develop a host of other
skills that will help you become a
well-informed violinist
Prerequisites: While note reading is not the main focus, a certain proficiency is required.
Level 1 Ages 8 - 13: Mid to late Suzuki Book 1 experience or later. Able to read music for this level.
Level 2 Ages 11 - 14: Suzuki Book 2 experience or higher. Able to read music for this level.
Parent Interest Meetings: I have four dates for parents and their children to meet me at Grace Covenant Church to get a feel for these camps. Afterwards, if you would like me to evaluate your child’s playing for placement, I am happy to stay and hear them play.
-Friday, May 30th at 6:30pm
-Saturday, May 31st at 2pm
-Friday, June 13th at 6:30pm
-Saturday, June 14th at 2pm
Do you have questions about experience levels? Contact me and we can connect. Click Here
Please sign up for an Interest Meeting if would like more information before registering. Click here
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Upon registration, you will receive an email with further camp information as well as my Venmo so you may pay tuition. Please note, your child’s spot is not secure until payment is received.