Overview
Summer Fiddle 2025 is a great way to meet other musicians and make new friends. Students, as a group, have fun through learning tunes and developing accompaniments for multiple styles including Scottish, Old Time, Irish and developing accompaniments.
Classes for the 4-week session will be held on Thursdays for 2025. Experienced violinist and fiddler Amy Matherly will teach each session.
Location
10 Irving Street (All Saints Church) | Worcester, MA | 2nd & 3rd Floors*
*If unable to use stairs, please contact nathaniel@pakmusic.org. The School can usually arrange a first floor room for group classes.
Registration and payment must be received in advance of class start date. Tuition is non-refundable once registration has been submitted.
Fiddle 1 Schedule
2025
Thursdays 4:30-5:15 pm | 45 Minutes | 4 Week Session
July 17, 24, 31 and August 7
Tuition: $110
Prerequisite: Fiddle 1 students should be playing at a level equivalent to the late Minuets in Suzuki Book 1 or Suzuki Book 2. Not familiar with the Suzuki method books? please email info@pakmusic.org and we can help assess your level.
Fiddle 2 Schedule
2025
Thursdays 5:15-6:15 pm | 60-minutes | 4 week session
July 17, 24, 31 and August 7
Tuition: $135
Prerequisite: Fiddle II students should have some fiddling experience and play at the level of Suzuki Book 3 or higher. Please email info@pakmusic.org and we can help assess your level
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What's the difference between playing Violin and Fiddling?
The difference between violin and fiddle is a matter of style. There are multiple styles of fiddling. Scottish, Irish, Nordic, Mariachi from Mexico, Cape Bretton from Canada are just a few. In the US alone, styles include Blues Fiddling, Cajun and Zydeco, Native American and Old Time, which encompasses Appalachian and Ozark. Bluegrass, Country and Western Swing all fall under the heading of “Modern Fiddling.”
Here’s a great Violin vs. Fiddle article from Strings Magazine.