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Fiddle with Margaret G.

4.9
(76)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 6+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2003
Bachelor of Music
  • 10 Repeated Students
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Bluegrass Fiddle Lessons: learn from an experienced, friendly teacher, teaching since 2003

I teach bluegrass fiddle using an approach designed to help students be able to learn both by ear and with sheet music, and to prepare to play with other musicians or attend bluegrass jams, as well as play with good technique and posture. I teach children age 6 and older, and adults, and welcome adult beginners. I teach online only. Students use the book Jack Tuttle's Bluegrass Fiddle Primer, by Jack Tuttle, if they can already read music. Students who do not yet know how to read music should start with Strictly Strings Violin Book 1. Please message me by clicking the "ask a question" button before booking lessons with me, and tell me a bit about yourself, and what you are looking for, so we can make sure my lessons are a good match. Also, please scroll down to see my cancellation and scheduling policies.

Instructor details

Location:
Teaches Online
Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday
9 AM-10:30 AM
11:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-10:30 AM
12 PM-3:30 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-10:30 AM
11:30 AM-3:30 PM
Thursday
9 AM-10:30 AM
11:30 AM-3:30 PM
Friday
9 AM-10:30 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$20
60 minutes
$30

About Margaret G.

4.9
(76)
I am a professional violin and fiddle instructor offering online lessons for kids and adults including adult beginners. I have performed in orchestras, chamber music groups, wedding music ensembles, bluegrass bands, and country bands. I have played violin since 1988 and taught since 2003. I hold a Bachelor of Music (violin performance) from San Francisco State University and an A.A. in Comprehensive Musicianship (music theory and performance) from De Anza College. I offer weekly lessons, or lessons on a schedule as you go basis only, not biweekly or other schedules. I offer online violin and fiddle lessons only. At this time I do not offer studio or in person lessons. Please message me before booking lessons with me. Cancellation and reschedule policy: I have 24 hour cancellation policy (24 hours notice required to cancel without being charged for the lesson). I will always attempt to reschedule lessons, but may not always be able to, especially with requested reschedules within 24 hours of the original lesson time, lessons that were rescheduled within 24 hours of the lesson time at the student's request may not be canceled, and must be paid for whether you attend the lesson or not, and the same lesson cannot be rescheduled more than once. If you request that your lesson be rescheduled to occur during a week in which you already have a lesson scheduled, you must agree that you will pay for both lessons you have scheduled for that week, and will not cancel either of them, whether you attend the lessons or not. Other schedule policies/schedule as you go FAQ: I only offer weekly lessons, or lessons on a schedule as you go basis, not biweekly lessons or other schedules. If you don't want a lesson at a fixed time, or a lesson every week, schedule as you go may work for you. The way schedule as you go works, is students set up each lesson separately, for the time and date of their choice, seven days or less before the day of the lesson. Schedule as you go lessons, or single lessons can't be set up earlier than seven days in advance of the planned lesson date. Schedule as you go lessons do not have a recurring or reserved time. I only offer weekly lessons at a recurring or reserved time. If you must cancel more than two lessons recurring schedule lessons in a row, we will need to cancel your recurring schedule time if you have one, and switch to schedule as you go.
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76 Reviews
Grant
Online
Margaret is great! She is great at tailoring lessons to my knowledge and interests, and she's great at being nonjudgmental and helpful when I struggle with things. I am a new fiddler, and she has helped me learn some very fun songs and techniques already!
Posted Apr 15, 2024
Grant
Online
Margaret is great! She is great at tailoring lessons to my knowledge and interests, and she's great at being nonjudgmental and helpful when I struggle with things. I am a new fiddler, and she has helped me learn some very fun songs and techniques already!
Posted Apr 15, 2024
Alicia
Online
Margaret is an excellent instructor - very patient and very clear. Really enjoying my lessons! Highest recommendation for her!
Posted Mar 11, 2024
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Education

Bachelor of Music

Sep, 2007 - Jun, 2011

San Francisco State University

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

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