Lunchtime Fiddle Club
Want to learn to play by ear? I will teach you how!
Starting January 2026, join me, Laurel Morgan Parks, every Wednesday at noon online for Lunchtime Fiddle Club â a relaxed weekly class where youâll learn a new fiddle tune by ear each week while learning skills needed to play what you hear. Â
Try one nine-week session or get an all-access pass for a year of learning!
CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: December 1-7!!!How it Works
- Every Season in 2026, Drunken Fiddles founder Laurel Morgan Parks teaches nine seasonally-inspired online play-by-ear classes.
- Each class will be recorded live on Wednesdays at noon to gently ease you into playing music without sheet music notation.
- Replays available each Wednesday
- Learn one complete tune per week
- Practice techniques for training your ear
- No pressure â learn in the privacy of your own home
- Violin/Fiddle, Viola, & Cello welcome
- Practice challenges to keep you motivated
- Exceptional Special Guest Instructors
Lunchtime Fiddle Club is for You if âŠ
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Youâve played at least 1 year
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You know your fingerboard basics
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You struggle to memorize tunes
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You want to stop relying on sheet music
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You feel shy experimenting in group learning environments or in private lesson situations.
This is ideal for adult learners who want to gain confidence playing without notation (A.K.A. the "dots").
Enroll!What Weâll Learn
- One complete tune every week
- Breaking phrases into digestible sections
- All sorts of tricks and tools for playing by ear
- Ornamentation by ear (without overthinking)
- Hearing large "chunks" of music instead of learning note by note
- Memory techniques for recall
- Bow feel + groove
Thatâs 36 tunes over the year!
Four Seasons of Tunes
âïž Winter â January 7 to March 4
Cozy, soulful tunes to get you through the darkest months.
đ± Spring â April 1 to May 27
Fresh, uplifting tunes to match the energy of longer days.
âïž Summer â July 1 to August 26
Light, playful, and carefree tunes with a summer-session feel.
đ Autumn â October to November 25
Warm, moody, and earthy tunes to close the year.
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Every season is 9 weeks of focused ear training and tune learning.
WHY IT WORKS
Why This Method Works
Adults learn by ear best when:
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Thereâs no performance pressure
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They can repeat on their own time
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The pace is gentle
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They feel safe to make mistakes
This series removes the fear so learning can be joyful again.
Testimonials
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 squeaks every day!
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!!
Kristi
You are wonderful, Laurel, both in person and online.
What a giving spirit you have! There are natural teachers and you are one. This is such a gift for me since my stroke and concussions. A good stretch.
Shoba
These videos are great and this website and its usability is fantastic. Nicely done!
FAQ's
Do I have to attend live every Wednesday?
Is this a group class where I have to play on camera?
What experience level is this for?
What instruments is this for?
How many tunes will I learn?
How long is each class?
Is the full year commitment required?
What if I miss a seasonâcan I join the next one?
Is this appropriate if I play slowly or struggle to memorize tunes?
How do I access the class?
Can beginners join?
Is there a refund policy?
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