Lessons are taught by Liz Scinta. Costs are $15 for a half an hour and $20 for an hour.
What you'll learn:
- Irish/Scottish fiddling songs. This includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, slip jigs, airs and marches.
- Ornaments ie grace notes, triplets etc.
- Bowing techniques
- Basic music theory
- Ear training
- I will teach competition songs to anyone that would like to take part in feis competitions.
- Playing in a group setting with other instruments
If you are looking to learn how to play violin and just learn the basics, I will teach for the same price. Please let me know before hand though.
Contact Information
If you are interested or if you know anyone that would be interested, please email me at: fearless1219@gmail.com
Thanks!
Liz
Requirements
- Must have own violin. I do not rent mine out, but I can give you places where you can buy/rent one for a reasonable place.
- Must have at least 1 yr playing experience.
- Must be able to read sheet music
- Will show up and practice!!! Please don't waste my time if you're not going to take this seriously
Liz's Background
- Have played fiddle for 15 years
- Played in orchestra/octet setting for 9 years
- Have won numerous awards for classical violin at NYSMA and Erie County Solo Fest all placing 'Excellent'
- Have won numerous awards for Irish fiddle contests around Western NY including:
Lockport Feis - 3 1st place
Rochester Feis - 2 1st place; 1 2nd place
Buffalo Feis - 2 2nd place
Syracuse Feis - 1 2nd place
-Member of Celtic band The Dustmen for the past 6 years
-Did studio work for several Celtic bands in Western NY
- Took 3 college level music theory classes placing 4.5 on all exams