Description

All Levels Welcome – All Strings Welcome – No Experience Needed!
Join us for a lively and inclusive music instruction experience rooted in the heart of Appalachian folk traditions! Whether you’re picking up a fiddle for the first time or you’ve been bowing for years, this learning circle is designed for everyone.
We’ll start each tune slow and steady—no pressure—then gradually build speed and confidence together. You'll learn by playing what you know, layering parts in a classic fiddle circle style where all ability levels support and elevate one another.
Expect a relaxed, joyful environment where rosin flies, bow hairs break, and the energy builds until you’re not sure if it’s smoke or just the music catching fire. It’s not about perfection – it’s about playing, laughing, and growing together with a group that values fun and connection as much as skill-building.
We’ll work toward performance goals in a way that feels natural, collaborative, and rewarding. Come with an open mind, and leave with new tunes, new skills, and a whole new musical community.
No experience necessary—just bring your instrument and your curiosity!

Skills

Cello
Violin
Viola
Specialization | Fiddle

Location

Room 106 - Classroom at MacPhail Center for Music - Mpls

Instructor

Christopher Becknell