ZERO TO FIDDLING

Have you always dreamt of playing fiddle, but figured it was too late? We specialize in teaching adults and are offering a special 8-week online course designed to give you everything you need to learn from the absolute beginning.

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8-Weeks: Taking You From Zero to Fiddling

Step #1

Watch Your Online Lesson

Starting on September 1st, you'll have access to your online lesson - on demand. Watch whenever it's convenient for you. 

Step #2

Practice Your Lesson

Once the session is posted, you'll have a few days to watch it through and practice on your own.

Step #3

Join the Live Practice Session

Join Laurel live each week to play along with a guided group practice session online. (Don't worry! You won't have to play for the group.) 

The practice sessions have been scheduled to accommodate as many schedules as possible. But if you can't attend live, no problem! The recordings will be posted and available to you on-demand.

Here's the schedule: (all times are CENTRAL)

September 5 (Sat) 12:00 pm
September 9 (Wed) 6:00 pm
September 17 (Thurs) 12:00 pm 
September 25 (Fri) 4:00 pm
October 3 (Sat) 12:00 pm
October 14 (Wed) 6:00 pm
October 20 (Tues) 9:00 am
October 28 (Wed) 7:00 pm

Step #4

Ask Questions in the Community Portal

As part of this course, you'll have access to a community portal where you can connect with other students to ask questions and collaborate. 

Step #5

Repeat the Process Each Week

Through the course, you'll continue to access the weekly session, follow-up with practice, and review your progress. 

Step #6

Continue Your Fiddling!

By the end of the course, you will have the foundational tools needed to play the fiddle! Choose your own favorite fiddle tune, play with others, or maybe even join in on one of our other online courses or in-person classes! 

Classes Start September 1st

Zero to Fiddling

$149

  • 8 online lessons, available on demand
  • 8 live, weekly group practice sessions
  • Downloadable practice cheat sheets
  • Play-along practice tracks
  • Private student community
  • Lifetime access to videos
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Hi! I'm Laurel Morgan.


For more than a decade, I've had the privilege of helping hundreds of adults discover that it's never too late to learn the violin. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the very first time or returning after years away, I believe anyone can learn with the right guidance and a supportive community.

Before starting Drunken Fiddles, I built a career as a professional violinist, performing with artists including the Eagles, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Evanescence, Disturbed, and Amy Grant, as well as orchestras and festivals around the world. But my greatest joy isn't performing—it's watching a beginner play their first tune with confidence.

Drunken Fiddles began in 2015 when I invited five adults into my living room for a fiddle class. That little experiment grew into a community of adult musicians learning, laughing, and making music together across the Midwest and online.

My passion for teaching adults goes back even further. When I was four years old, I watched my dad come home from a community fiddle class carrying a beat-up old violin case. Seeing the excitement he had for learning something new stayed with me, and years later, it inspired the community I've built today.

If you've ever thought, "I've always wanted to play the violin," you're in the right place. I'll be with you every step of the way, helping you build real skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of music.

I can't wait to welcome you to Drunken Fiddles.

Frequently Asked Questions

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"I had no musical background when I first came to Drunken Fiddles. Laurel has the classes structured so that it's not overwhelming for a beginner, and learning continues to be a fun challenge for me. I am enjoying the journey as my playing improves!!"

- Katie

"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. I've always wanted to play the violin, I'm 62 years old and this has been a real treat!"

- Sandy

"I love your classes, and these special topic sessions. 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."

- Michael