Beginner Old-time Fiddle - Waitlist
Good choice! Now that you’ve decided to play the fiddle a whole world of joy, community, and music is going to open up for you! This is a class for beginner fiddlers who already know a few tunes and would like to learn how to start adding ornaments and learning bowing to develop a more authentic fiddle sound. This class will focus on beginner tunes from the southern states. We'll also discuss technique, how to play with greater ease, and jump into jams. Be sure to bring a recorder or phone to record video in class and get ready to relax, have fun, and play some great old-time music!
Erynn Marshall
Born and raised in BC, Erynn Marshall lives in Hillsville, Virginia, and is known internationally for her traditional music. Erynn learned the nuances of Appalachian old-time fiddling from rare recordings and visiting with 80 to 95 year-old southern fiddlers. She also plays guitar and banjo. Erynn is a vibrant performer at festivals, teaches at music camps, and tours around the globe with husband/songwriter, Carl Jones.
Erynn has placed 1st in fiddle at Clifftop, Mt Airy, and Hoppin’ John fiddlers’ conventions, recorded numerous albums, appeared in 5 films (Voices of Virginia, the Clifftop Experience I’ll Fly Away Home, Conversations with Old-Time Musicians, plus Never Met a Stranger), and is featured in the books Singing at the Clothesline and As Has It. For years, Erynn was Program Director at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, VA, and Alleghany JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) in Sparta, NC. She is currently coordinator for Swannanoa Old-Time Week (NC) and leads her own series of online music classes.
