Mike Block & Guest Perform "Scandalous"

Fri, 11/17/2017 - 11:39am
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: cello, fiddle, Hanneke Cassel, mike block, performance

ArtistWorks Cello instructor, Mike Block, invites acclaimed Fiddle player, Hanneke Cassel, to ArtistWorks for an original performance. 

Kimberley Fraser Teaches Fiddle Tune

Tue, 10/31/2017 - 12:00am
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: darol anger, fiddle, Fiddle School, Kimberley Fraser

Kimberley Fraser, native of the beautiful Cape Breton, joins Darol Anger's Fiddle school as a guest instructor. In her three part guest teacher lesson, Fraser brings her unique and melodic fiddle playing to ArtistWorks students. In the newest installment of her guest teaching, Fraser plays a tune that traces back to the Shetand Islands, but has also found a home in the people and culture of Fraser's Canadian hometown. Click here to dive in!

Darol Anger & Kimberly Fraser Interview

Fri, 10/06/2017 - 9:59am
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: bluegrass, darol anger, fiddle

darol anger kimberly fraser

In this interview series Darol is joined by Kimberley Fraser for some great fiddle jamming and discussion. Entertaining since the age of three, Kimberley Fraser is one of Cape Breton Island's most accomplished traditional musicians and one of the foremost sought after instructors for Celtic music. Kimberley holds a degree in Violin performance from Berklee College of Music and in Celtic Studies from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. Education is important to her, reflected in Kimberley’s dedication to teaching Cape Breton music both at home and abroad. 

There will be more to come in this series so check back for more in the coming weeks. Click here to check out part 1! 

Update: we've added Parts 5-7, click here to check out Part 5! 

New Fiddle Lessons on Double Stops

Thu, 08/03/2017 - 5:34pm
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: bluegrass, darol anger, fiddle

new fiddle lesson on double stops

This month Darol will be adding new fiddle lessons expanding his teaching on double stops - a crucial stylistic technique for playing bluegrass! This third new addition to the topic of double stops teaches a very helpful exercise to help you practice your double stops in 3rds around the neck. The lesson has play throughs in slow and fast tempos and notation to assist your learning. Find it in the Intermediate section or just click here!