Private Fiddle Lessons & Instructional Camps

Private Lessons in Portland OR or San Francisco

I offer private lessons at my home in NE Portland, and also in San Francisco, CA during my frequent visits there. I teach all levels, and emphasize learning by ear, and acquiring techniques that can be applied to all styles. My primary focus is bluegrass, but I also teach old-time, Cajun, Traditional Irish, and other styles.

Skype Lessons

I have Skype students all over the world, and can accommodate a variety of time zones and schedules. Skype has become a very effective tool for teaching, and all lessons are followed up by a recording (generally slow and up to speed) summarizing the key topics covered.

I can be contacted for lessons by using this simple form on the contact page

 

Instructional Camps

Here are some of the camps that I've taught at. This year I'll be at the Walker Creek Camp in April, and the CBA Camp in June, and some more to be announced. Keep an eye out for more details on my "shows" page!

  • Darol Anger Global Fiddle Retreat
    - Benicia CA 
  • Rockygrass Academy
    - Lyons CO 
  • California Bluegrass Association Music Camp
     - Grass Valley CA 
  • Kaufman Acoustic Kamp
    - Maryville CA 
  • British Columbia Bluegrass Workshop/Nimblefingers
    - Sorrento, B.C. 
  • Puget Sound Guitar Workshop
    - Port Orchard, WA 
  • Cordova Music Camp
    -  Cordova AK 
  • Walker Creek Music Camp
    - Petaluma, CA

My Instruction Book!

Traditional Bluegrass Fiddle Solos Instruction Book
  • Traditional Bluegrass Fiddle Solos Instruction Book

Traditional Bluegrass Fiddle Solos Instruction Book

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$30.00

There are 46 solos in all, from master fiddlers such as Curly Ray Cline, Chubby Wise, Kenny Baker, Mac Magaha, Vassar Clements, Bobby Hicks, Glen Duncan, and many others. Includes recordings of all of the solos, played slowly and up-to-speed.

$30.00 including free shipping US only, International buyers please contact me for shipping costs

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Annie is an incredible musician, and better yet, one who can show someone else how to do it. Her engaging personality and musicality make each lesson a joy, but beyond that, her ability to keep my skills improving has made playing music one of the great pleasures of my life. ”

— Steve S. 

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