ALISON McNEILL

FIDDLE WOKSHOPS

Alison McNeill Fiddle Workshops are always very popular with many fiddlers coming back every year. Alison’s workshops have also featured in The Box and Fiddle and FiddleOn Magazines.

 
  • “Alison is a demon - in every sense of the word. She plays superbly in a variety of styles and sings like an angel. She has a natural ability to teach, finding that very clever balance between not letting you get away with anything shoddy whilst avoiding too much pressure and seriousness  . . . . Your inhibitions seem to melt away as a result of her patience, firmness and humour.”
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  •                               Elizabeth Gower, FiddleOn Magazine, Summer 2005.

Fiddle Workshop Dates for 2010

Beginner/Intermediate Easter Fiddle Workshop                                                                       Mon 5th & Tue 6th April (10am - 2pm)

Intermediate/Advanced Easter Fiddle Workshop                                                                 Fri 2nd (10am - 3pm), Sat 3rd (10am - 3pm) & Sun 4th April (1.30pm -6.30pm)

Beginner/Intermediate Summer Fiddle Workshop                                                             Wed 30th June & Thur 1st July (10am - 2pm)

Intermediate/Advanced Summer Fiddle Workshop                                                           Friday 2nd, Sat 3rd & Sun 4th July 10am - 3pm

 

I defy anyone to attend an Alison McNeill workshop and not come out a better player!”

The Box and Fiddle, October 2005.
Adult Fiddle Workshop Summer 2007 CROP

The Intermediate/Advanced Workshop concentrates on many aspects of being a better fiddler and musician. We explore music from around Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Russia, Spain and Bluegrass America. We work on improving your technique, ornamenting tunes to make them your own and work in small groups to create a well balanced ensemble.

A two course lunch is included in the price. Tea, coffee and cakes are provided throughout the day. On the last day after lunch we have a "jam session" with all the tunes we have learnt throughout the course and have some other musicians join us for an end of course party.

 
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The Beginner/Intermediate workshop focuses on music from around Scotland and other folk traditions culminating in a short concert for friends and family on the last day at 1.45pm followed by tea and coffee. Participants should bring their own packed lunch.

 

For any information on the workshops please contact Alison by email.

mail@alisonmcneill.com