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Average Cost of Fiddle Lessons
The average cost of 60-minute fiddle lessons is $59. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $25 and $134 per hour.
| 30-min | $15 |
$34 average |
$84 |
| 45-min | $28 |
$48 average |
$125 |
| 60-min | $25 |
$59 average |
$134 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute fiddle lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute fiddle lessons are 19% less expensive at $48, and 30-minute lessons cost 43% less at $34.
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Fiddle Lesson Reviews from Students
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Lynn is a great teacher. Of many that I have had over the years, she is the best, most knowledgeable, and most fun."
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Antoinette A.
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About Antoinette A.
Close Though "fiddle" and "violin" are the same instrument, the difference in title refer to two different styles of playing. Fiddle music focuses on country, bluegrass and Irish or Celtic music.
Beginners typically take 60 minute classes once per week at a recurring time. Young children typically take half hour classes and older children, adult musicians and those on a budget typically take 45 minute classes. The most common lesson length to start with is 60 minutes, as the teacher will need to tune your instrument and help you get set up. Some students choose to take lessons twice per week when a concert is coming up, to catch up from a vacation or if they just want to make faster progress.
In class, you will learn new techniques, receive guidance on how to achieve the best sound possible and learn songs that you like and that interest you. You are expected to take this guidance and practice it thoroughly at home until you feel comfortable with it, so that when you are in class ...
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About Josephine L.
Close Have fun learning a more relaxed, light-hearted, and fun genre of the violin, all while honing your classical skills, increasing speed and dexterity, and learning new improvisational skills.
Fiddling is fun!
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About Stephanie Q.
Close Been fiddling Irish and Celtic for 2 decades now. Know tons of tunes, and can also help my students translate the notation into correct style execution in performance!
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Lauren S.
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About Lauren S.
Close If you are seeking an alternative to classical violin, fiddle music is wonderful! I am happy to teach you in Celtic and American fiddle. We will explore traditional and modern pieces in both fiddle styles. You will learn the techniques which give fiddle music its distinct "fiddle" sound--double stops (playing two or more notes at once), ornaments (quick decorations on a note), and glissandi (sliding into a pitch). You will also learn how to improvise or embellish a tune!
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About Mel P.
Close Irish, Scottish, Celtic, bluegrass, country. Let's get fiddling!
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About Krisztina K.
Close Simple, easy and fun way learning the fiddle! I can teach you fundamentals and special country style, folkish fiddle sound through your favorite songs. Let's get started!
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Fiddle Lessons
What’s the difference between a violin and a fiddle? The truth is they are actually the same instrument. A violin can be considered a fiddle and vice versa. However, what distinguishes the two are how they are played and in what genre. The instrument tends to be referred to by its more formal name within a classical and orchestral setting. On the other hand, with styles such as the Cajun fiddle, Irish fiddle, Irish Celtic fiddle, and bluegrass fiddle, it is simply referred to as a fiddle. The fiddle puts more emphasis on a free-flow style, while the violin usually adheres to more structured playing.
If you want to learn both styles, it is often recommended that you take fiddle lessons as they will give you an in-depth understanding regarding the difference in techniques and how to effectively employ them in your playing. In general, lessons will provide you with a stronger grasp of both the violin as well as the fiddle, since the information taught is based on music theory which can be applied to both instruments. In addition, fiddle lessons taught by an experienced fiddle instructor will help you progress more quickly and learn proper technique.
When you get started with your fiddle lessons you will learn basics including the components that make up a fiddle, how to tune your fiddle and basic chords. Furthermore, your lesson instructor can serve as a resource for practical tips including what type of fiddle, strings and tuner you might want to purchase. So sign up for our fiddle lessons today and start fiddling your way to musical perfection!