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Recordings of our live online group workshops are available for purchase below. If you were interested in a workshop but could not attend, you may purchase it below. Recordings include audio and video of the teacher as well as printable handouts from the teacher (when applicable.)

Got questions? See the FAQs at the bottom of the page.

Dave and Andy Reiner - "Bowing Patterns in Traditional Fiddle Styles"

$15

Recorded May 8, 2011 | Length: 1.5 hours+ | About Dave Reiner About Andy Reiner
Bowing patterns include not just sequences of downbows and upbows, but also rhythmic groupings and slurs, accents and pulses, chops and anticipations, bow rocking and string crossings. While each fiddler gradually develops his or her own approach to bowing, it's very helpful to learn the common bowing patterns in the style you play. It's the difference between merely playing the notes of a tune, and making your fiddling really come alive!

Dave and Andy will focus on Southern oldtime, New England, Irish, and bluegrass styles, using short sections of common tunes to put the bowing in context. After a recap of three basic patterns from our February workshop, we'll move on to new ground, including more examples of anticipation, rocking, and accents, as well as Georgia shuffle, Tommy's shuffle, and even the double shuffle. This is all hands-on, in the context of traditional tunes, and we'll practice the patterns together at a slow speed.

This workshop is appropriate for beginners (who know 8 tunes, say) through intermediates. Recording is encouraged, so you can return to any point in the workshop to listen and watch it again. We'll be using an external mic for improved sound quality, and sitting close to the camera so you can clearly see our bowings. Suggested listening, before or after, is "52 Traditional Tunes from Fiddle Hell: Played Fast and Slow" by the Reiner Family Band.

Megan Lynch - "Building Better Breaks"

$15

Recorded November 28, 2011 | Length: 1.5 hours+ | About Megan Lynch
It's not just melody anymore! Time to take it to the next level. In this workshop we're going to take the melody of two different bluegrass songs and create interesting, exciting breaks that will make you the star of your jam (or at least get you a few pats on the back...) We will add double stops, cool licks, and bluesier notes to take your breaks from mundane to magnificent! This workshop is perfect for fiddlers who are starting to get out to jams and can sometimes pull off a melody-based break on classic bluegrass songs but are looking to move beyond the basics.

Megan Lynch - "Double Stops and Drones"

$15

Recorded July 21, 2011 | Length: 1.5 hours+ | About Megan Lynch
In this workshop National Fiddle Champion and professional bluegrass fiddler Megan B. Lynch will show you some great double stop patterns in many common keys (as well as some uncommon ones!) as well as how to add droning strings to give your playing a fuller sound. Megan will cover double stops in several positions, but never fear, the entire fingerboard will be worry free when you get done with this workshop! This is geared for more advanced beginners as well as intermediate/advanced players.

Megan Lynch - "Fiddle Workshop - Details, Details, Details!"

$15

Recorded March 17, 2011 | Length: 1.5 hours+ | About Megan Lynch
In this workshop Megan B. Lynch will show you how to take your playing to the next level - from any level! It's all about the details. How can you achieve better intonation? How can your bowing be a little more precise? How can your tone be a little more pristine? The answers to these questions and more will be revealed in this workshop. Megan will show you exercises that are actually fun - things you will want to do every day. Learn how recording yourself can make a huge difference and more importantly, how to address what makes you unhappy about your playing. This workshop is about conquering the little things - and we all know, the little things can add up to one big thing - being a better fiddler! Recording is encouraged. This workshop is best for advanced beginners to advanced players.

Megan Lynch - "More Jamming - Fiddle Style"

$15

Recorded August 29, 2011 | Length: 1.5 hours+ | About Megan Lynch
There can never be enough tricks and tips to being a successful jamming fiddler. Whether it be a bluegrass jam where you're desperately wanting to participate but aren't sure how, or an old-time jam where you're not sure how to play all those great old tunes with the word "possum" in the title, there are ways to succeed and Megan Lynch can help you. This workshop is for advanced beginners to advanced players who want to know how to get the most out of every group playing experience. Bring lots of questions!

Megan Lynch - "So, What Does the Fiddle Do In a Jam Again?"

$15

Recorded January 26, 2011 | Length: 1.5 hours+ | About Megan Lynch
Often, fiddlers are left out of bluegrass, folk, and singer/songwriter jams. They stand in the back, looking lonely and sad, mustering a measly long bow here and there, but otherwise barely contributing at all. National Champion and professional bluegrass fiddler Megan Lynch is ready to change all that. The fiddle can be a great rhythm instrument, a fantastic accompaniment to a singer, and an all-around asset to any jam. Learn how to chop unique rhythms, play behind a singer, and kick off songs (some of which you may never have even heard!). Understand how chord changes actually matter in the life of the fiddle player and even better, what to do with that knowledge. Leave every jam feeling that you actually added something to the mix. This workshop is best for advanced beginners all the way to advanced players. Recording is encouraged.

Megan Lynch "Breaks and Fills - What You Really Need to Know"

$15

Recorded April 29, 2011 | Length: 1.5 hours+ | About Megan Lynch
National Champion and Master Teacher Megan Lynch will teach you specific fills and breaks to help you make it through your favorite bluegrass, country, or folk jam. Sure, there are tricks and shortcuts for surviving these things on the fly but wouldn't you love to have a whole list of real fills (in all the keys!) and solos that you can learn, memorize, and then count on the next time someone points to you in a jam? OK, we'll cover the tricks and shortcuts too. Megan will provide sheet music for all the fill examples as well as at least 3 different killer bluegrass breaks in several different keys!

Megan Lynch Workshop - "Fiddle for Newbies"

$15

Recorded October 18, 2011 | Length: 1.5 hours+ | About Megan Lynch
Have you been playing the fiddle for just a couple of years, or maybe even just beginning? Are you wondering if you could be practicing more efficiently or if you're ingraining some bad habits? Then this is the workshop for you. National Champion Fiddler (and super encouraging teacher) Megan Lynch has the exercises, tips, and motivation to take your fiddling farther, faster. Megan will teach two great beginning tunes and will provide handouts to help you remember those tunes as well as the exercises and practice tips shown in the workshop. This workshop is perfect for keeping you motivated as well as for people who are a little intimidated by playing in front of others but still want to learn!


FAQ

How do I download my purchased workshop recording?

Can I get a refund on my purchase?
Refunds are not offered at this time.

What kind of video quality should I expect?
Recordings have the same level of video quality as what you see on any given day in the Hangout Chatroom. It's not full-screen, HD video, but it's decent enough to see what is going on. Remember, these are recordings of live-streamed workshops, so the video and audio quality will not be on-par with a professionally-produced DVD. It's certainly good enough, though to learn effectively what the teacher is communicating!

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