Online Lessons for Fiddle & Cello

We specialize in teaching adults how to play fiddle and cello - no childhood lessons required, no auditions, no pressure!

Our online school gives you access to step-by-step videos, sheet music, cheat sheets, and more. Whether you're an absolute beginner or ready to take your playing to the next level, we've got you covered!

$29/month

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Unlimited, 24/7 access to courses like Absolute Beginner, Celtic Tunes, Romani, Old-Time, Bluegrass, Nordic and much more!
Two instruments taught for the price of one!
Close ups of instructors' hands.
Downloadable sheet music with fingerings and string names for each tune.
Learn how to play stylistically across genres to get an authentic fiddle sound.

All the tools and guidance to start playing tunes right away!

Whether you've never held a fiddle before, recently dusted off your instrument, or are an avid player just interested in learning new styles, Drunken Fiddles Online will have courses just for you.

We specialize in teaching adults and have refined our methods to make learning approachable and fun. There's no need to read music or memorize it. You don't even have to know how to hold a bow! We take the time to make sure you learn and progress with confidence.

Start fiddling right away!

Sign up on this page or contact:

Laurel Morgan

Founder/Instructor of Fiddle
[email protected]

Laurel's Bio >

Sascha Groschang

Instructor of Cello

Sascha's Bio >

All Levels of Classes Included!

How it works

Once you sign up, you get access to several courses including Absolute Beginner, Celtic Tunes, Blue Grass, Old-Time, Romani and more! You will work at your own pace using the videos and PDF's of sheet music found within the website. After you complete the Absolute Beginner course you can move onto tunes ranked as level 2. Move on up from there at your own pace. If you have questions or requests you can email your instructors directly for a quick response.

Absolute Beginner Level

Never played before? Not a problem! We will teach you proper technique so that you will have a solid foundation to play any type of music your heart desires. We also show you how to use sheet music with fingerings and string names so you don't have to memorize.

Intermediate Level

Dust off your instrument, choose your favorite genre and jump right in. We teach tunes by practicing WITH you rather than showing you quickly and expecting you to figure it out. We also dive into historical context and regional styles to help preserve the cultural integrity.

Absolute Beginner

Online, Absolute Beginner Course:

All levels are included!

We start with teaching you how to properly hold the instrument, get it tuned, and make a pleasant sound. Then we teach you how to play tunes. One skill is introduced at a time so you progress steadily. We've streamlined learning so that you don't have to make big leaps in technique from tune to tune. You'll be thoroughly engaged as you will start playing right away.

What you get:

Step by step instructional videos starting with how to properly hold the instrument and get a good sound.
We start at the VERY beginning. You can learn the first tune "Boil 'em Cabbage" in the first day.
Tune cheat sheets! Don’t worry, you don’t need to learn how to read music. I will teach you a combination of learning by ear plus using a cheat sheet so you don’t have to memorize anything.
Videos continually added to keep you progressing.
Email access to your instructors for quick feedback and response.

Intermediate Beginner

Online, Experienced Beginners / Intermediate:

All levels are included!

You will learn a variety of tunes in different styles, focusing on one style every two months.

What you get:

Instructional videos of one tune/week
Lesson videos that teach the notes of the tune at a slow and methodical pace.
Advanced lesson videos to on how to make it sound stylistically fiddly.
Slow tempo videos to practice with.
Performance videos of the instructors playing arrangements of the tunes at a faster tempo.
Sheet music with fingerings.
Bonus Videos for learning specific fiddle techniques.

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Sandy

I have to tell you how impressed I am with these online lessons. I just love them! I love how you present everything listening and watching you play, and I really look forward to practicing everyday. I was a little skepticalabout taking the online classes but they're working out really well. Fewer and fewer squeeks every day, lol. I've always wanted to play the violin, I'm 62 years old and this has been a real treat. Excited to try an in person workshop again. Thank you so much!!

Shoba

These videos are great and this website and its usability is fantastic. Nicely done!

Michael

I love your classes, and these special topic sessions like the ear training. The classes are honestly some of the best instruction I've ever had, and the ear training is perfect for what I'd like to accomplish with the fiddle.

About your instructors

In addition to teaching, Laurel Morgan and Sascha Groschang make up he Wires - an original modern string duo that composes music inspired by a variety of world styles. Both instructors collaborate on course material. Make sure you check out the Wires to hear styles and techniques headed your way!

Listen to The Wires