Rachel B
Instruments: Violin, Banjo, Fiddle
Styles: Classical, Folk
Rachel B
Instruments: Violin, Banjo, Fiddle
Styles:
Classical, Folk
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
B. A. Vanderbilt University, Music, Anthropology
B. A. University of Edinburgh, Scottish Song, Music, Anthropology
2007- Illinois State Fiddle Champion
2008- Illinois State Fiddle Champion
2012- Grand Master Fiddle Championship, Traditional Styles, 2nd Place
I'm a freelance musician living in Nashville, TN. I am passionate about teaching and specialize in Old-Time, Bluegrass, Scottish, Folk, and Classical music. I have been playing professionally since I was in High School, and I studied at Vanderbilt University under the direction of Karen Clarke (Classical) and Matt Combs (fiddle). I now perform professionally with several bands including 10 String Symphony, Oh My Darling, and under my own name. If you are looking for a relaxed and fun teacher who is open to helping your child learn multiple styles and really love music, I'm your girl!
I have been teaching since I was about 14 years old. In addition to teaching private lessons to children and adults, I run my own fiddle camp called Oak Park Fiddle Camp, and have taught workshops and festivals at camps such at Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp.
My methos are geared towards the specific student and what he/she wants to learn. For students who specifically want to learn fiddle or banjo, I would mostly focus on learning by ear as I believe that conveys the style in the most authentic form. For classical students, we can work from the suzuki method books, but without strictly adhering to the teaching method. I believe that a combination of music reading and learning by ear will create the most musical and practical aproach to learning an instrument. However, it is YOUR lesson, so if you have a specific desire for you or your child I am happy to focus on that skill.
My teaching style is relaxed, but determined. I want lessons to be fun and inspirational rather than scary and demoralizing. You should look forward to your lesson each week and come away from it feeling inspired to work harder and check out some great recordings.
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