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.
Fall Session begins the week of September 14!
Fiddle Tunes
with Karina Wilson and Eric Carlson
Tuesdays, 6-6:55pm, September 15-November 17. $210.
Explore fiddle music from around the world. Led by teachers Karina Wilson (weeks 1-5) and Eric Carlson (weeks 6-10), you'll learn a variety of traditional fiddle tunes by ear, while working on tone, rhythm and bowing techniques.
Pre-requisites: This class is best for intermediate players. Songs will be taught by ear, but sheet music will be provided.
Folk Ensemble
with Brian Nelson and Karina Wilson/Eric Carlson
Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, September 15-November 17. $235.
This class explores melody, and chord theory through 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: Fretted instrument players should be familiar with closed chord shapes and reading tablature. Melody players should be comfortable either reading music or learning melodies by ear.
Old Time String Band Ensemble
with Brian Nelson and Eric Carlson
Wednesdays, 7-8:15pm, September 16-November 17. $235.
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.
Pre-requisites: Fretted instrument players should be familiar with closed chord shapes and reading tablature. Melody players should be comfortable either reading music or learning melodies by ear.
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:
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a credit for private lessons or a different group class at the amount of their tuition
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the registration fee can be transferred to a fully tax-deductible donation, or
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a refund.
Credits must be used within the calendar year; they expire on December 31. To redeem a credit, email hello@queenbeemusicassociation.org. 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.