School

 
 

School of Traditional Fiddle

NEW!

Summer Lessons - (July 6th-August 31st, 2010)

  • Tuesday and Thursday daytime and evening times still available
  • Private lessons

Contact me for more information.

This season marks our 25th year at the Sherryl Fitzpatrick School of Traditional Fiddle!  

We teach Canadian Old-time, Irish, Cape Breton, and Quebecois styles of fiddle.  Our method of instruction is by ear or by written note.  However, our teaching methods are adaptable to each student's needs.  See what people are saying


RATES

Rates for music lessons are as follows:

  Private, 1 hour $45.00
  Private, 1/2 hour $22.50


SCHOLARSHIP
Each year a student is selected as a Scholarship Recipient  according to following criteria:
    • Shows the most improvement throughout the year.
    • Demonstrates initiative and motivation in their fiddle education.
    • Has a good attendance record at both regular school and fiddle school.
    • Maintains a good academic record.
    • Active community service, such as playing fiddle in nursing homes.
    The recipient receives a full fiddle camp scholarship, valued at $360.00 to attend our annual Ottawa Valley Fiddle Camp in Manotick, Ontario.  It includes full tuition, meals, and accomodations.  In addition, they are presented with two commemorative plaques, one of which is displayed at our school.  Congratulations goes out to Laura Graham who was the recipient for the 2010 scholarship award!

    If anyone is interested in sponsoring a scholarship student to attend the fiddle camp, please contact me.  Sponsoring a young student can be the best gift you can ever give.