Fiddle

The fiddle (or violin) is so versatile. This one instrument can play everything from orchestral pieces to barn-raisers to Balkan folk tunes.

Our fiddle teachers offer group classes for adults working through a range of subgenres in traditional music.

Are you a beginning student? Contact us to chat about private lessons.

Spring Session begins the week of March 23!

Fiddle Tunes

with Karina Wilson

Tuesdays, 6-6:55pm, March 24-May 19. $200.

This class is best for intermediate players. Songs will be taught by ear.

Beginning Folk Ensemble
with Brian Nelson and Lindsay Taylor

Mondays, 7-8:15pm, March 23-May 18. $225.

This ensemble class breaks down what it means to play with others through some of your favorite folk tunes—both old and new. All instruments are welcome, including (but not limited to) guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and bass. Students can take this class in perpetuity; new songs are explored each session.

Pre-requisites: this is an intermediate level class. Fretted instrument players should be familiar with closed chord shapes or playing melody on their instrument.

Intermediate Folk Ensemble
with Brian Nelson and Karina Wilson

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, March 24-May 19. $225.

Old Time String Band Ensemble

with Brian Nelson and Eric Carlson

Wednesdays, 7-8:15pm, March 25-May 20. $225.

This ensemble class explores tunes from the old-time music genre - from singing Carter Family songs to playing instrumental tunes from all over North America. All instruments are welcome, including (but not limited to) guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and upright bass. Students can take this class in perpetuity; new songs are explored each session. This class will teach tunes by ear, but sheet music is also provided.

Cancellation and Refund Policies

All Queen Bee classes need a minimum of three students to run. If a class does not meet that requirement, the class will be canceled, and registered students will be offered the following choices:

a credit for private lessons at the amount of their tuition
the registration fee can be transferred to a fully tax-deductible donation, or
a refund.

Credits must be used within the calendar year; they expire on December 31. Two-person classes may run as a semi-private lesson, at the discretion of Queen Bee administration and the teacher.

Registration for classes remains open for 3 weeks after a session begins. Students can drop a class and receive a refund for remaining classes through the third week of the session. After week 3, registration fees are non-refundable.