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Suzuki Book 1
Just starting out? This course is for you. My systematic videos take a beginner all the way through Suzuki Book 1 in about 7 months (take longer if you need to).
Suzuki Book 2
When you’re ready for a bigger challenge, Suzuki Book 2 could be for you! I’ll give you detailed instructions on every song and help you finish book 2 in about 8 months.
Suzuki Book 2 Songs Coach
Looking for a “lite” version of Suzuki Book 2? If you’re already studying Suzuki Book 2 with a private teacher and just want some help on the songs between lessons, this course is just for you!
Suzuki Book 3
Unlock the expressive violinist within! This course elevates your playing through bow distribution, tone development, phrase shaping, vibrato, 3rd position, shifting and much more!
Suzuki Book 4
Book 4 uses familiar, enjoyable repertoire to stretch your ability while also providing a rich opportunity to apply the skills you learned in book 3 and train yourself to execute them consistently. Come check it out!
Red Desert Fiddle
Learn 24 great American and Irish fiddle tunes in about 8 months, PLUS the techniques you need to make any tune a foot-tappin’ show stopper!
Red Desert Fiddle Songs Coach
If you have some fiddle experience and are just looking to quickly build your repertoire, this course is for you. I’ll walk you through 24 great American and Irish fiddle tunes!
Fiddle Secrets
No time to waste? This extremely condensed course gives you the low-down on the hoedown– bowings, ornaments, and chords.
Tunes Tutorials
My all-inclusive kits give you everything you need to master a tune! Click here to explore the Tutorials Library, with new kits added every year! My all-inclusive kits give you everything you need to master a tune!
Vibrato Lessons
From the very first prep exercises to a fully developed vibrato. These classes can be purchased separately, but they are also included in the Suzuki courses.
Wohlfahrt Opus 45 (1-30)
Learn the process of studying etudes using this timeless classic. All in 1st position so you can focus on the important things like tone, technique, intonation, and more!
Learn to Read Music
This course is especially for violinists and fiddlers. In 90 days, you could be completely FLUENT at note reading!
“Introducing the Positions” by Harvey Whistler
Learning higher positions is essential for intermediate violinists. This course uses the revered book by Harvey Whistler, and guarantees fluency in 3rd and 5th position.
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Suzuki Book 1
Just starting out? Start here. My systematic videos take a beginner all the way through Suzuki Book 1 in about 7 months (take longer if you need to). This course is the only one of its kind on the web.
Suzuki Book 2
When you’re ready for a bigger challenge, Suzuki Book 2 could be for you! I’ll give you detailed instructions on every song and help you finish book 2 in about 8 months; plus instruction on vibrato, note reading and general techniques! This course is packed with great stuff.
Suzuki Book 2 Songs Coach
This is the “lite” version of Suzuki Book 2, teaching only the songs in the book! If you’re already studying Suzuki Book 2 with a private teacher and just want some help on the songs between lessons, this course is just for you!
Suzuki Book 3
Are you ready to take your playing to the next level? I’ll guide you through the next steps! Learn expression and musical maturity, and elevate your playing through bow distribution, tone development, phrase shaping, vibrato, 3rd position, shifting and much more!
Suzuki Book 4
Book 4 uses familiar, enjoyable repertoire to stretch your ability while also providing a rich opportunity to apply the skills you learned in book 3 and train yourself to execute them consistently. Come check it out!
Red Desert Fiddle
Learn 24 great American and Irish fiddle tunes in about 8 months, PLUS the techniques you need to make any tune a foot-tappin’ show stopper!
Red Desert Fiddle Songs Coach
This course is based on the same 24 tunes from Red Desert Fiddle above. If you have some fiddle experience and are just looking to quickly build your repertoire, this course is for you. I’ll walk you through 24 great American and Irish fiddle tunes!
Fiddle Secrets
No time to waste? This extremely condensed course gives you the low-down on the hoedown– bowings, ornaments, and chords.
Tunes Tutorials
Click here to explore the Tutorials Library, with new kits added every year! My all-inclusive kits give you everything you need to master a tune! Perfect for growing your repertoire, and for the Do-It-Yourself folks out there.
Vibrato Lessons
From the very first prep exercises to a fully developed vibrato. These classes can be purchased separately, but they are also included in the Suzuki courses: Vibrato Part 1 in Suzuki Book 1, Vibrato Part 2 in Suzuki Book 2, and Vibrato Part 3 in Suzuki Book 3.
Wohlfahrt Opus 45 (1-30)
Learn the process of studying etudes using this timeless classic. All in 1st position so you can focus on the important things like tone, technique, intonation, and more!
Learn to Read Music
This course is especially for violinists and fiddlers. In 90 days, you could be completely FLUENT at note reading!
"Introducing the Positions" by Harvey Whistler
Knowing your positions opens up dozens of fingering options that are not available in 1st position. Intermediate violinists NEED to know their positions. This course uses the revered book by Harvey Whistler, and with over 75 videos, it guarantees fluency in 3rd and 5th position.
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