October 26-27
Golden Fiddle Members & Mastery (By Appointment)
October 28
Silver Fiddle Members
October 29
Public (If Spots Remain)
registration opens
*optional extra day april 28
twin peaks, ca
I walked away feeling inspired, reenergized, and far more confident in my musical abilities. Combined with a gorgeous venue, it is an amazing experience that will elevate your playing.
Jam and build
life-long musical friendships with a special community.
Arrive prepared with a plan and materials provided in advance.
Enjoy comfortable accommodations
with plenty of space
to rest and jam.
Immerse yourself in learning with national champion instructors.
over Southern California's citrus country,
a one-of-a-kind fiddle retreat awaits.
curious beginners, seasoned players, and every fiddler in between.
• Welcoming, Guided Jams
• Texas-Style, Blues, Swing, Western Swing
• Classes for Every Level
• Small-Group Instruction
• Personalized Guidance
• Relaxed Performance & Jam Opportunities
• Theme: To Be Announced!
"It was a more satisfying camp experience than I've ever had due to being prepared ahead of time."
A great fiddle retreat is spent playing music, not playing catch-up.
You'll receive learning materials ahead of time, so you can arrive relaxed and prepared to become a better player through classes and jamming.
Katie Glassman
julian oliver
adam kulakow
adam galblum
seth andrey oster
(Venice, CA) is a renowned and decorated Western Swing & Texas-style fiddler, an accomplished singer and songwriter, and highly sought-after educator.
As a fiddler and vocalist for Katie Glassman and Snapshot, she recorded multiple acclaimed albums blending the blues, Western swing, jazz, and old-time Texas fiddling. She also toured and recorded with the nationally celebrated trio The Western Flyers, performing on stages across the U.S. and abroad, earning recognition as Academy of Western Artists' Vocalist of the Year, and 6 national fiddle titles.
As the founder of Fiddle School, Katie created a groundbreaking approach to learning: the first step-by-step, seven-pillar method for fiddling. Since 2018, her innovative online academy has guided thousands of fiddlers worldwide to develop artistry, fluency, and confidence in old-time Texas fiddling, Western Swing, and early jazz.
(Kansas City, MO) is an accomplished violinist with a rich musical background. Classically trained, Adam benefited from an early apprenticeship with jazz violin icon Claude “Fiddler” Williams in Kansas City, and a brief stint at the Berklee College of Music. He later spent a decade in Colorado touring the country with assorted bands and ensembles.
Currently in Kansas City, Adam leads a gypsy jazz band, Hot Club KC; and Shakedown Strings, an acoustic trio of jazz musicians that interprets the music of the Grateful Dead, and tours the U.S. When Adam’s not playing with one his bands, or fiddling with other groups, he teaches music privately in K.C., subs with the Topeka Symphony and Symphony of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville, and is a member of MahlerFest in Boulder, Colorado which performs annually.
Adam has released two albums: “Dream Dancing” with Hot Club KC in 2025, and a solo album in 2015: “Down To The Wire - A Stringband Tribute To The Music Of John Mayer,” which showcases his abilities as an arranger and multi-instrumentalist (violin, guitar, mandolin). Both albums can be heard on all streaming platforms.
is a Boston based fiddler and roots musician. Growing up surrounded by bluegrass, folk, and Western music, Julian developed an early affinity for the fiddle. Julian began Suzuki violin lessons at age five, building a foundation in classical technique before shifting his focus to Texas Style fiddling, a tradition that remains central in his playing.
Julian studied for many years with Katie Glassman, developing both his technique and his passion for the rich tradition of fiddling. Influenced by players like Terry Morris, Major Franklin, Benny Thomasson, and Jimmie Don Bates, he became active in the fiddle contest scene, winning the Colorado State Fiddle Championship for the first time at age eleven.
More recently, Julian has expanded his musicianship through a love of guitar, singing, and songwriting. He has toured Europe performing swing and country fiddle and won his age division at the 2023 National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest.
Julian is currently the recipient of a full scholarship at the Berklee College of Music, where he has had the opportunity to study with musical greats Bruce Molsky, Jason Anick, Joe K. Walsh, and Luis Perdomo.
(Venice, CA) has played with singers, songwriters, and ensembles all over Southern California, alongside a career as a film & TV writer, producer, and director. He performs as a duo with fiddler Katie Glassman and teaches performance and mindset tools through her Fiddle School, as well as guitar and mandolin accompaniment, jamming skills, and repertoire at camps and special events.
Adam is the mandolin winner of the 2024 Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. In 2023, he wrote or co-wrote songs while playing mandolin, guitar, banjo, and ukulele for the album Alive Tonight by the acoustic Americana band the Wholesome. Whether it’s leading a hootenanny, playing backup in a fiddle contest, or teaching a tune, Adam is all about lifting people on their musical journeys, having fun while leveling up.
is an award winning guitarist, singer, yodeler & dancer. He has performed with Barbara Morrison, John Tchicai, Walt Johnson, Ira Nepus, Mike Mullins and Jimmy McConnell and graced stages at the Catalina Jazz Club, Picking In the Pines, Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, Lighthouse, Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival, Cicada Club & Huck Finn Jubilee.
Seth is a featured artist for Preston Thompson Guitars and proudly endorses Fisherman’s Friend Lozenges.
fully equipped, boutique cabins private & shared options
seasonal, chef-prepared meals
play by day, restore by night
registration opens
October 26-27
Golden Fiddle Members & Mastery (By Appointment)
October 28
Silver Fiddle Members
October 29
Public (If Spots Remain)
One of the strong suits of [this retreat] is the site itself at The Perch: the lodging, the small intimate atmosphere, the personalized service offering great food and friendliness.
8 PM Hop into a guided jam followed by fireside s'mores.
This camp was the ideal combination of enormous fun and serious development. I highly recommend it for anyone.
6 PM Bond with your fellow fiddlers over a delicious dinner.
5 PM Grab your favorite beverage and watch the instructor happy hour performance.
4 PM Enjoy electives including guitar backup, Irish fiddle, improv workouts, performance mindset, and more.
10 AM Kick off the day with your daily Masterclass and a guided jam session.
10 PM After a full day of fiddlin', jam into the night, or retire to the comfort of your room.
2 PM After lunch, take a nap, go for a stroll, or jam in one of the many spacious common areas.
8 AM Savor the morning stillness with a cup of coffee or a relaxed warm-up at your cabin before heading to breakfast.
*Mastery Certification Students:
Live performances will be offered
on the extra day only.
*Extra Day: April 28
+$225 per person
Bring a Partner
+$749 Audit
+$1049 Participate
$1279 - $2679
Payment plans available on request.
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the perch at twin peaks
twin peaks, cA