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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2013
Master of Arts in Religion
- 3 Repeated Students
Bluegrass, Old-Time, Western Swing, Country & Irish fiddling from East Tennessee with a professional
Want to learn bluegrass, old-time, western swing, country or Irish fiddling? With 18 years playing fiddle and 10 years teaching, I have the experience to help a beginner gain basic skills or an advanced student analyze bowing patterns, moving double stops, music theory, backup and improvisational skills and ideas and more. From the student who is picking up the fiddle for the first time to the fiddler who’s been playing their whole life, I hope to inspire a love for traditional fiddle music and culture.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Kenyon St
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
1 PM-4 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-4 PM
Wednesday
1 PM-5 PM
Thursday
1 PM-5 PM
Friday
1 PM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$39
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$65
About Cody B.
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I was first inspired to play the fiddle by my grandfather, Tom Smith. Many of my cousins started learning traditional instruments around the same time and we had a lot of fun jamming at family gatherings and at music festivals in our home state of Indiana. In 2015 I was proud to carry the family tradition of fiddling all the way to Nashville where I had the honor of playing with Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mt Boys at Stanley’s last show at the Grand Ole Opry.
With beginners I emphasize developing good technique and tone, and my approach to teaching integrates the Nashville Number System, music theory, ear training, improvisation, and notation.
For intermediate and advanced students I tailor each lesson to help them explore their interests and goals. Maybe you’re interested in learning those moving double stops that Bobby Hicks is highlighted for, improvising and building more authentic solos, expanding your tool belt of licks, developing the qualities and techniques that make various fiddle styles unique.
Learning an instrument as a beginner or advancing your techniques as a professional can be fun, challenging, and rewarding. It has enriched my life in a number of ways. The most joy has come through the friends I’ve made and the unique way that music allows you to connect with yourself and other people.
More Info:
Cody has played with a variety of bands over the years, and in addition to playing at the Opry, Cody garnered first place in the 2016 SPBGMA International Bluegrass Band Competition with the Bluegrass Outlaws, has toured internationally, and garnered a number of ribbon wins at various fiddle contests. He studied under acclaimed fiddler Hunter Berry and has taught at Trinity Arts Center in Johnson City, TN, online, and from his home in Knoxville, TN. Cody holds a B.S. in Education and a M.A. in Religion.
When he’s not playing or teaching fiddle, Cody can be found teaching students at Knox County Schools, taking walks through his historic neighborhood, and hanging out with his super cool roommate, Cynthia.
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19 Reviews
Jed
Online
Cody is a gifted teacher and professional! He has the ability to connect with children and adults alike while remaining disciplined and supportive. My son took lessons with Cody for almost a year between the ages of 9 and 10...he had zero prior music experience and became proficient enough to play for family and friends and memorized 8-10 new tunes as well as scales and basic music theory. We have been beyond pleased with our experience and it's all due to Cody's excellent classroom atmosphere.
Posted Feb 1, 2024
Joel
Online
Cody is an awesome teacher! So glad I found him. He has a great system for teaching the building blocks for fiddling and making it fun and clear. I was worried about whether I would like taking lessons online but it works out great, and the take lessons tool allows you to record the lessons so you can go back and watch them when you practice. I'm so happy to be taking fiddle lessons again and so glad I found Cody.
Posted Nov 17, 2023
Jamie
Teacher's studio
Very kind and patient!
Posted Jul 19, 2023
Experience
Fiddle Instructor
Nov, 2020 - PresentPrivate Studio
Online/Virtual
Fiddle Teacher
Aug, 2017 - PresentPrivate Studio
I teach fiddle lessons.
Professional Fiddler
Aug, 2010 - PresentVarious Bands
I have toured locally and abroad with various bands of various genres for the past 10 years.
Education
Education
Aug, 2009 - May, 2013Johnson University
Master of Arts in Religion
Aug, 2014 - May, 2017Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan University
Certifications
Licensed Teacher (Grades 4-8)
Jan, 2014State of Tennessee
Awards
Grand Ole Opry Fiddler
Sep, 2015Grand Ole Opry - Nashville, Tennessee
Galax Fiddlers' Convention - 2nd Place - Old-Time Fiddle
Aug, 2023Galax Fiddlers' Convention
Galax Fiddlers' Convention - 1st Place - Bluegrass Fiddle
Aug, 2022Galax Fiddlers' Convention
Galax Fiddlers' Convention - 4th Place - Bluegrass Fiddle
Aug, 2021Galax Fiddlers' Convention
Mount Airy Fiddlers' Convention - 2nd Place - Bluegrass Fiddle
Jun, 2021Mount Airy Fiddlers' Convention
South Carolina Fiddling - 1st Place - Hot Licks Competition
Sep, 2019South Carolina Fiddling - Hagood Mill
Happy Valley Fiddlers' Convention - 1st Place - Bluegrass Fiddle
Sep, 2019Happy Valley Fiddlers' Convention
Ashe County Fiddlers' Convention - 1st Place - Bluegrass Fiddle
Jul, 2019Ashe County Fiddlers' Convention
Tazewell County Fiddlers' Convention - 1st Place - Bluegrass Fiddle
Jul, 2019Tazewell County Fiddlers' Convention
Ashe County Fiddlers' Convention - 1st Place - Old-Time Fiddle
Jul, 2019Ashe County Fiddlers' Convention
SPBGMA Band Competition - 1st Place
Feb, 2016SPBGMA
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Kenyon St
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
1 PM-4 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-4 PM
Wednesday
1 PM-5 PM
Thursday
1 PM-5 PM
Friday
1 PM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$39
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$65
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