Kids and Adults!
Online or in-person ~ all ages ~ beginners welcome!
Learn the music YOU love!
Classical Violin and Viola
Old-Time Appalachian and Celtic Fiddle
Clawhammer Banjo
Folk and Harmony Singing
Rachael has over 10 years’ experience teaching violin in Taos County schools as well as teaching private lessons. She has been playing professionally for over a decade and has studied with master musicians in multiple genres and instruments. She loves to work with each individual student to develop a learning process that best fits that student’s learning style, needs, and goals.
GETTING STARTED
~Need help finding a quality instrument?
~Would on-line or in-person lessons be best for you?
~What books and accessories do you need to get started?
Let's chat about what you need!
VIOLIN, FIDDLE & BANJO
Classical Violin, Old-Time Appalachian, Irish and Fiddle Styles, Clawhammer Banjo
~Learn how to read music and develop beautiful tone
~Learn fiddle music by ear or start learning by ear with my hybrid 'cheat sheet' method
~Start getting into fiddle styles so you can play at YOUR local jam
~Learn how to improvise
~Learn about traditional bowing and ornamentation so YOU can play like the masters
~Dive into Appalachian Clawhammer Banjo repertoire and technique, learn by ear or from custom tablature
What kind of music would you like to play?
VOICE
Folk Singing, Harmony and back-up singing
~Expand your vocal range
~Experiment with vocal improvisation
~Learn how to harmonize and create vocal backups for your favorite songs
~Improve your relationship with your singing voice and vocal confidence
Build confidence to sing with others!
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
"For years I've wanted to play the traditional Irish fiddle songs that I love so much, but I thought I might be starting too late in life. Under Rachael's direction, not only have I learned how to play my favorite songs, I have had so much fun. Rachael is a wonderful teacher who fosters the connection between her student, their instrument and the joy of making music. I give her the highest possible recommendation."