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From my students: "The Glengarry Strathspey & Reel Society recently had Sherryl as guest instructor at their annual fiddlers' spring workshop in Alexandria. "Ranks up there as one of the best" was a common comment among the attendees. That's high praise considering past instructors have included, to name a few, such notables as Buddy MacMaster, The Barra MacNeils, Kendra MacGillivray, Ron Gonella, Laura Risk and our own local teaching "guru" Ian MacLeod. With a hall full of fiddlers ranging from novice to advanced, in the short time allotted, Sherryl managed to simultaneously teach skills that were both useful and interesting to all levels of talent. For the rest of the day she remained available to the fiddlers to answer questions and offer tips to help improve their playing. A delightful and talented lady to be sure!" Don MacPhee
"Many thanks for a great experience! I never would have thought that an old gal like me could have such a good time being a rookie at anything. Your tutelage and patience was greatly appreciated. kudos. Hope to come back next year." Diane Renaud, Edmonton, AB (Ottawa Valley Fiddle Camp 2007)
Thanks again for spending time
with me individually at the Parrsboro Fiddle weekend. Vibrato is coming
along, but your suggestions about helping my intonation were spot-on.
What a big help! I had a great time at Ship's Company and for the rest
of the week visiting the area. Looking forward to crossing paths again.
Sharon Collins, USA (Parrsboro Fiddle Camp, NS 2007 "I have known Sherryl for five years and during this time she has taught my daughter fiddling. It has been a wonderful experience for me to watch my daughter grow with the love for music that Sherryl instills with her patience and humour. I also have two boys, one with ADD and the other with ADHD, and so I understand how difficult it can be at times. Sherryl's son has similar difficulties and she took control of the situation by working with him to improve his grades remarkably while staying calm, controlled, and having much tolerance during the lessons she has taught him. Sherryl is a great mentor with children."
Sincerely, Joyce Chaykowski.
"Sherryl Fitzpatrick has taught my
son fiddle for the past eighteen months. Her teaching ability is far
superior to that of any other teacher we've encountered. She always goes
the extra distance and it's always apparent that she has a love of
teaching of helping others. It's not simply a job for Sherryl; she
quickly gets to know her students on a personal level, and knows just how
to bring out the best in them. My son's improvement over these past
eighteen months is amazing, and I know it's because of Sherryl's teaching
philosphy." Three-time Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion |
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“Sherryl, I really thought your teaching at the fiddle camp was great, and I was so glad to get so many tips to improve my playing.” Cherry Fahey, New Brunswick Fiddle Camp Student
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"Sherryl- I love the way you teach" Angie, PEI. (Parrsboro Fiddle Camp 2006)
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