Learn to Play the Fiddle!
KC Thursday Session:
April 27, May 4, 11, 18
KC Sunday Session:
April 23*, 30, May 14, 21 (No May 7)
Lawrence, KS Tuesday Session:
April 25, May 2, 9, 16
Session dates can be mixed & matched for flexible scheduling)
*Special guest David Agee...scroll to the bottom for more info
Drunken Fiddles
Locations & Dates
Lawrence, KS: April 25, May 2, 9, 16
Tuesdays @ RPG (Restaurant, Pub, Games) https://rpglawrence.com
724 Mass St. Lawrence, KS
6:00 Absolute Beginner
6:45 Experienced Beginner
7:30 Intermediate
KC Thursdays: April 27, May 4, 11, 18
KC Thursdays @ The Ox Cafe & Bakery
1600 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102
6:00 Absolute Beginner
6:45 Experienced Beginner
7:30 Intermediate
KC Sundays: April 23, 30, May 14, 21 (No May 7)
Sundays @Renew & Design
4112 Troost Ave, KCMO 64110
1:45 Absolute Beginner
2:30 Experienced Beginner
3:30 Intermediate
Sign Up
Lawrence
$135
Early Bird Rate Thru April 6, then $149
April 25, May 2, 9, 16
- Absolute Beginner 6pm-6:45pm
- Experienced Beginner 6:45-7:30
- Intermediate 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
KC Thursdays
$135
Early Bird Rate Thru April 6, then $149
April 27, May 4, 11, 18
- Absolute Beginner 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
- Experienced Beginner 6:45 pm-7:30 pm
- Intermediate 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
KC Sundays
$135
Early Bird Rate Thru April 6, then $149
April 23, 30, May 14, 21 (No May 7)
- Absolute Beginner 1:45 pm-2:30 pm
- Experienced Beginner 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
- Intermediate 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Absolute Beginner Class
This class is for people who consider themselves absolute beginners and have zero experience playing the fiddle. We will start from the absolute beginning, learning the correct posture for holding the instrument. We will learn 3 fiddle tunes together. Plan to have a lot of laughs and fun! Absolute Beginners are invited to stick around for the experienced class to join in OR watch.
Beginner Class
This class is for people who would like a slowly paced class, but have already had *some* experience playing their instrument. We will be revisiting Drunken fiddles favorites.
Intermediate Class
In this session we will play several tunes together! The first half of the class will be taught at a slow pace and will be heavily instructed. We will learn several different tunes in styles such as Celtic, Old-Time and more. The second half of the class will be faster-paced with more playing/less instruction. Get ready to have a good time and expand your fiddle/cello technique!
Covid Protocal
- At this time, it is up to each individual whether or not they want to wear a mask.
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FAQ
Hi Everyone! I have created an online school for learning fiddle and cello.
This course is divided into TWO tracks. When you sign up, you will have access to both levels.- Absolute Beginners--For people who have NEVER played the fiddle before (We start from the absolute beginning and it is assumed you know nothing about playing the violin or fiddle.
- Intermediate -- This is for people who know their way around their instrument. Pick your favorite genre (Celtic? Romany? Old Time?...) and find a tune you love. Print out the sheet music with fingerings and watch your in depth lesson video. Then, practice with the instructors at a slowed down pace until you work up to the performance level video. If you want more, there is an option for LIVE instruction several times a month!
$29/month intro rate
no contract, cancel anytime
First month is free!!!!
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Order Laurel's Sheet Music
Celebrate the winter season with these concert-ready arrangements influenced by a variety of folk traditions such as Celtic, old-time, bluegrass and Scandinavian fiddle. This collection of time-honored and original melodies is written with a modern string crossover twist to keep both the listener and performer engaged. All tunes are arranged by the Wires String Duo, including their original piece “Campbell Street”. The audio is a stereo recording of each of the arrangement
The Wires Duo
The Wires are a modern exploration in string sound. Created in Kansas City, Missouri, Laurel Morgan Parks, violin, and Sascha Groschang, cello, have been composing dynamic and cinematic music as best friends since 2009. Their music is inspired by imagery found in the natural world, folk styles and modern string techniques. Following their debut album in 2012, their 2nd album “Wilder” (May 2019) is an imagined journey that includes depths of the oceanic world, the vast expanse of Celtic hills, the coldness of frozen tundra and a discovery of the cosmos. Their holiday album, “Winter” (December 2020) encompasses a cinematic, yet an intimate timbre, with the classic sounds of the season. “Winter,” their collection of holiday favorites arranged by The Wires along with their original piece, ‘Campbell Street,’ is published by Mel Bay Publications. The Wires are also the hosts and curators of “Sound Currents” on 91.9 Classical KC – a weekly radio program that explores and discovers a broad range of new music. Their online school, “Fiddle Life,” (www.fiddlelife.com), teaches adults traditional styles at beginner and intermediate levels. The duo performs at festivals, concert halls, and music venues in the Midwest and beyond.
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Special Guest April 23rd 3:30
David Agee started playing blues and rock on guitar at an early age and still occasionally plays with with local blues band Night Train. He became interested in folk music after his first trip to the festival in Winfield Kansas. Played bluegrass for a few years and then turned his attention to Irish music after hearing The Chieftains 7 album. He became a member of Kansas City's only Irish band Talisman in 1981 which featured Gerald Trimble. After Talisman David was one of the founding members of Scartaglen along with Mike Dugger and Roger Landes. The group grew to include many musicians such as Dave Brown, Frank Martin, Matt Kirby, Connie Dover and Kathy Agee. Later after David and Kathy left the group the band added Keith Van Winkle, Kirk Lynch and Rebecca Pringle. David and Kathy started a family and played locally with guitarist and singer John Morgan in Glen Eyrie for about seven or eight years. Then David and Kathy started a band with Bill and Sandy Jackson called Blackthorne along with John Hubbard on bass. David went on to play with Doug Goodhart and Kelly Werts with The Shoe String Band playing music from The Appalachian Mountains. Then David was invited to play with the Irish band Kelly which featured singer Kelly Dougherty. The band included All Ireland flute player Turlach Boylan, Mike Dugger and Mason Brown. Later Gordon Bearss, Kaylee Thomas, Julian Lambertson and Joseph Carmichael were added. Kelly performed many times at The Kansas City Irish Festival, Browne's Irish Street Faire and The Kansas City Highland Games. We also performed at The Dublin Irish Festival, Mississippi Irish Festival, Quad City Irish Festival and The North Texas Irish Festival where we opened for Altan. Then formed a band with Eddie Edwards and Molly McLaughlin called Scarlet Town. After a few years the band also included Kelly Bohling, Leslie Jabara, Gordon Bearss and Kelly Dougherty. When Scarlet Town broke up David and Molly along with Gordon Bearss formed Into The Sun. In 2018 the band did a tour thru Sinaloa Mexico playing concerts in Mazatlan, Guamuchil and Culiacan. In 2019 Molly went to Limerick to study Irish music and flute. Then settled in Massachusetts after leaving Ireland. At this time Into The Sun is David Agee, Gordon Bearss and Turlach Boylan. David is also performing with Sunnie Valentine as "Valentine and Agee" playing a mixture of different styles of music. d vocals David has been featured on many recordings which include: Gerald Trimble's album First Flight Scataglen's first album Tom Schoreder's album An Artistic Autoharp Many Jim "Mr Stinky Feet" Cosgrove recordings A Box Of Fiddle Tunes by The Shoe Sting Band Blackthorne's Open The Door Kelly's recording Dair David also teaches private music lessons in many styles which include Irish, Breton, French Canadian, Appalachian and a little Cajun.
