Violin (Music)

Language of Instruction: English, Dutch

FIDDLE LESSONS BEGINNERS, Irish Traditional music, posture, bowing techniques, simple ornamentation, tune structures explained, learning simple tunes

Violin (Music)

Language of Instruction: English, Dutch

FIDDLE LESSONS INTERMEDIATE, Irish Traditional music, bowing techniques, bowing styles, ornamentation, developing own style, playing sessions

Violin (Music)

Language of Instruction: English, Dutch

FIDDLE LESSONS ADVANCED, Irish Traditional music, improvisation, interpretation, backing tunes and songs, arranging music, performing, studio work

FREE PUBLIC FIDDLE CLASSES at WiZiQ

FIDDLEBIZZ, Netherlands

Apr 2008 - Present

Irish Traditional music, bowing techniques, bowing styles, ornamentation, interpretation, improvisation

FREE ONLINE PUBLIC FIDDLE CLASSES , for ALL LEVELS (beginners, intermediate & advanced) at WiZiQ (WEBCAM, AUDIO & CHAT),
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC - TUTOR: MIRIAM KAVANA .

I will schedule FREE PUBLIC CLASSES at WiZiQ from time to time so you can experience an online fiddle lesson at WiZiQ, which can also help you decide whether to book an online one to one lesson with me.
In a public fiddle class I will go into some detail - for in depth detail, book a one to one lesson with me.
Public fiddle classes are fun - experiencing and living the music are the main ingredients here.

TO JOIN A FREE PUBLIC CLASS, REGISTER AT WiZiQ AND LOOK UNDER 'PUBLIC CLASSES' TO FIND A SCHEDULED FIDDLEBIZZ CLASS - CLICK ON 'JOIN CLASS'.

FIDDLEBIZZ: ONLINE ONE TO ONE FIDDLE LESSONS - TUTOR: MIRIAM KAVANA, at

WIZIQ, Netherlands

Jan 1985 - Present

Irish Traditional music, bowing techniques, bowing styles, ornamentation, improvisation, interpretation, backing songs and tunes, arranging, studio work, performing

I've studied at music college (guitar) but I am a self-taught fiddle player who learned to play the fiddle by ear.
The way I teach leaves room to learn to play with as much / little theory as is needed or wanted, the choice of using sheet music or learning tunes by ear, according to your own preferences and abilities.
It's about experiencing and living the music and about the enjoyment of playing from the very beginning.
ONLINE LESSONS (WEBCAM, AUDIO & CHAT):
* ONE to ONE: $ 30 per lesson.
TO BOOK ONE to ONE LESSONS:
REGISTER AT WiZiQ (IT'S FREE).
Please send an email to the email address on my profile, stating your LEVEL (beginner, intermediate or advanced) and your prefered dates and times.
I'll answer a.s.a.p. to confirm date and time.
ONE TO ONE LESSONS CAN BE HELD MONDAY TO SUNDAY, BETWEEN 09.00 AND 14.00 hrs MST (GMT-07:00 - Mountain Time, US & Canada)
AND MONDAY TO SUNDAY BETWEEN 11.00 AND 21.00 hrs, GMT+ 1 (summertime).

24 years teaching experience

FIDDLEBIZZ, United Kingdom

Jan 1985 - Present

Irish Traditional music, fiddle bowing techniques, bowing styles, ornamentation, improvisation, backing songs and tunes, performing, arranging, studio work

I've been giving fiddle lessons since 1985.
Starting from INTERMEDIATE level, depending on individual progress made, I may also teach in 'blocks' : i.e. I make an individual learning program with enough work to cover a few weeks time, allowing the learner to carry on and practice & develop by himself.
Teaching in 'blocks' has the built in advantage of developing the learner's own ability to overcome occasional hurdles he might come across during practice.
This will be a usefull skill to have in years to come - it contributes to learning how to deal with mistakes and strengthens improvisation ability.
On ADVANCED level, a lesson can consist more of giving tips and advice on e.g. bowing styles and interpretation.
Overall, my style of teaching incorporates TEACHING as well as COACHING.

PLAYING and PERFORMING EXPERIENCE: WORLDWIDE
I've been a professional musician for 35+ years.
Over the years I've worked with a variety of musicians, performing at music venues and festivals, as well as leading sessions and doing studio work.
I've worked with several bands on the international festival circuit, performing in the U.S.A, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Europe.
FOR MORE INFO ON PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, BIOGRAPHY & SAMPLE MUSIC:
www.myspace.com/fiddlebizz

35+ years experience in playing and performing

Worldwide, Ireland

Jan 1973 - Present

Next to my formal education and my teaching experience, I've added 35+ years of experience in playing and performing as a professional musician as an education too, which in my view, it is.
My first instrument at music college was guitar - I had 3 years of classical training.
However, I did not want to become a classical musician.
I was already doing gigs, backing Irish Trad solo players on guitar.
By 1978 I started learning to play the fiddle through self-tuition. I learned to play the fiddle by ear.
I received occasional tips and advice from other fiddleplayers, a.o. Sean Maguire, Danny Meehan, Jim McHale and Tommy Peoples, which helped to overcome the hurdles I stumbled upon from time to time. They also gave me insight into different regional and personal styles.
This way of learning, together with the years of experience in playing and performing and my knowledge of music theory, solfege, harmony and composition, provides the basis for the way in which I teach the fiddle.

Diploma's Music Theory, Solfege, Harmony, Composition

Haarlem Music College, Netherlands

Sep 1971 - Jun 1974

I studied at Haarlem Music College, where my instrument was guitar.

Music theory, harmony, solfege and composition gave me a grounding in understanding not just classical music, but music in general, whatever the genre.
It also is very usefull knowledge to have when arranging music.
It also provided me with a knowledge base for teaching.
This base, together with years of practical experience - playing and living the music - provides the basis for the way in which I teach the fiddle.

Music Theory

Haarlem Music College Netherlands

Year of Passing: 1974

Solfege (interval knowledge and training)

Haarlem Music College Netherlands

Year of Passing: 1974

Harmony

Haarlem Music College Netherlands

Year of Passing: 1974

Composition

Haarlem Music College Netherlands

Year of Passing: 1974