All levels! We have four sessions, so there's something for everyone.

Session 1: Texas Fiddle Foundations is for the fiddler starting from scratch, picking up the fiddle after years away, bridging over to fiddling from classical, or just looking to improve. Depending on your level, you can use these tunes as your core repertoire or as vehicles to learn new techniques.

Session 2: How to Reach Your Next Level is designed for the intermediate player, and moves into advanced-intermediate territory with nine Texas-style contest tunes, additional bowing and left-hand techniques, practice methods, performance tips, variations, and how to progress at higher levels. 

Session 3: The Advancing Fiddler and Session 4: The Seasoned Fiddler cover shifting, vibrato, trick fiddling, and so much more. These Sessions include Texas-style fiddle tunes with five to ten additional unique parts each for advanced fiddlers. (P.S. Many of our students are very experienced and have played for years - but by going back to foundational techniques, even these players improved significantly using Fiddle School Sessions 1 & 2.)

what level(s) is fiddle school designed for?

At Fiddle School, we love helping to get the inspired fiddler started from scratch, at home, in a welcoming and safe learning environment. Our Starter Kit is the perfect starting point for you.

Remember, it’s never too late to start—and we can also help you get a great fiddle if you need one. Check out our instrument shop!

What if i've never played fiddle before?

What STyle(s) does fiddle School teach?

Session 1: Boil the Cabbage, Liza Jane, Oh! Susanna, I Don’t Love Nobody, Cotton-Eyed Joe, Goodbye Liza Jane, Peek-A-Boo Waltz, The Girl I Left Behind Me, Arkansas Traveler, Arkansas Traveler Variation, Red River Valley, Eighth of January, Tennessee Waltz, Redwing, Soldier’s Joy, Corrina, Corrina, Bonaparte’s Retreat, Marie, Golden Slippers, Liberty, Tears on My Pillow, Wind That Shakes the Barley, East Texas Drag, Old Joe Clark, and Pig Ankle Rag.

Session 2: Dixie Hoedown, Streets of Laredo, Turkey in the Straw, Florida Blues, Texas Quick Step, Soppin’ the Gravy, Walk Along John, Red Fox Waltz, Missouri Waltz, I Don’t Love Nobody Variation, Me & My Fiddle, The Plainsman, A & E Waltz, Sally Ann, Lily Dale, Speed the Plow, Blackberry Rag, Milk Cow Blues, Home in San Antone, Kentucky Waltz, Rye Straw, Red Wing Variation, and Black & White Rag.

Session 3: Clarinet Polka, Paddy on the Turnpike, Moonlight on the River Colorado, Shenandoah, Ragtime Annie, Bill Cheatum. La Golondrina, Morningstar Waltz, Tears on my Pillow, Maiden's Prayer, Ostinelli's Reel, and Dill Pickle Rag

Session 4: Boot Heel Drag, Corrina, Corrina, Rhythm Workout, Language & Licks, Sopris Waltz, Jobob Rag, Cripple Creek, Jesse Polka, Back Up and Push, Nervous Breakdown, Arkansas Traveler: Variations, Florida Blues: Variations.

what tunes are taught in fiddle school's self-paced lessons?

what does my subscription include?

includes:

Yes! Lessons are available with Fiddle School's private teacher, Julian Oliver, for an additional cost. To sign up for a private lesson, click here.

One-on-one feedback will definitely help you reach your goals!

do you offer private lessons?

Your Silver Fiddle or Golden Fiddle memberships can be cancelled at any time.*

*If you are enrolled in Mastery Certification, you will need to maintain either a Silver Fiddle or Golden Fiddle membership for the one-year duration of Mastery. Mastery is billed separately, and is also a one year commitment.

can i cancel anytime?

If you want to attend a specific Texas Tunes Series or Swing Improv Workout, simply join (or upgrade to) a Golden Fiddle Membership during that month. You'll have access to all live and archived webinars for at least 30 days, or until you cancel!

What if I just want to attend one webinar in a specific month?

Fear not, fiddler! We've put years of research and feedback into making Fiddle School's website as seamless and user-friendly to navigate as possible.

If you find that you need a little extra guidance with our website or you're experiencing a tech issue, contact us. We're here to support you!

What if i'm intimidated by tech?

The difference between Silver Fiddle and Golden Fiddle is the experience.

Silver Fiddle is entirely self-paced. If you're a beginner or just coming back to the fiddle after a break, you may enjoy this membership coupled with extra support of Mastery 1 Certification.

Golden Fiddle comes with everything in Silver Fiddle, with the addition of live, interactive classes. If you're an intermediate or advanced player looking for more live instruction, we think you'll thrive in Golden Fiddle!

Still need some guidance? Book a free 15-minute discovery call with Katie to discuss your fiddle goals!

What if I'm not sure which membership to sign up for?