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 our library of courses including Absolute Beginner, Celtic Tunes, Blue Grass, Old-Time, Romani and more! You will work at your own pace through the levels using the videos and PDFs of sheet music found within the website. If you get stuck, support from our instructors is just an email away!

Absolute Beginner

All levels are included!

Never played before? Not a problem! Absolute Beginner will teach you proper technique so you'll have the foundation to play any type of music. We'll start by showing you how to properly hold the instrument, get it tuned, and make a pleasant sound. Then we'll jump into some tunes! We are experienced in teaching adults and will give you the skills and confidence to 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.
Accessible introduction to tunes. 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

All levels are included!

Students with some background in playing often jump in at Intermediate. Simply dust of your instrument, choose your favorite style from our course selection, and get started!

What you get:

Instructional videos of one tune/week.
Lesson videos that break down the tune's notes at a slow and methodical pace.
Advanced lesson videos 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 skeptical about 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.

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 The 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