Here’s what my students tell me:
- It’s hard to get a nice sound.
- I lose the motivation to practice every day.
- I’m not making much progress by watching random videos on YouTube.
Learning on your own can be frustrating
Overcome obstacles and start making music
Introducing…
FiddleHed Fiddle Lessons
FiddleHed is the easy, step-by-step method for learning the fiddle online.
Here’s What You’ll Learn
D0-0-1-1
A1-1-D0-0
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First quarter: A1-D0-1-0-A1-D0-1-0
Since the first and second bars are the same, you just need to practice the play-along track for the first bar 🙂
Tunes are broken down
Our intuitive system breaks tunes down into small, easy-to-follow LearningChunks™ of audio, sheet music and color-coded tabs. Learn and master your favorite Old-time, Irish, Bluegrass, Klezmer and Cajun tunes.
FUNdamental skills
As you pick up tunes, you’ll be learning techniques to help you play the tunes like scales, bowing, intonation and timing. You’ll also learn powerful practice techniques like Drone-tuning™, Call-and-response, Looping, and Audiation.
Live Group Lessons
I lead students in live workshops. These “practice journeys” are a fun way to:
- Improve FUNdamentals like tuning, timing, and bowing
- Learn how to practice in a creative and fun way
- Stay motivated as you learn tunes in a group setting
Explore our courses
Everyone learns in a different way. The modular structure of FiddleHed allows you to go at your own pace.
- Beginner Fiddle Course
- Intermediate Fiddle Course
- Irish Fiddle Course
- Old-time & Appalachian Fiddle Course
- Chord Backup Pathway
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Successful students tell their stories
Yes, It Really Works
Joanne improved her timing
“I started fiddling with no musical knowledge or background. I realized I wasn't making progress, so I signed up for FiddleHed. The structured course has helped so much with the basics, like playing in time (I was always slowing down for the hard parts). Above all it is FUN!”
Toby gets into improvisation
“Jason is a super-fun and kind teacher to learn violin with. He taught me to enjoy music and not be afraid to improvise.”
James had fun learning the fundamentals
“I think the biggest fiddle challenge for me was learning to read music. The FiddleHed website with notations with sheet music somehow made everything click into place. I’m now learning new songs every week just from the sheet music.”
Sue overcame her fear of playing with others
“Before joining Fiddlehed, my biggest struggle was a paralyzing fear of playing in front of others. I’ve gained a lot of confidence through the FiddleHed lessons and online workshops .”
Forrest learned to play better in tune
“I almost gave up on fiddling because it was such a huge struggle to play in tune. Using the FiddleHed method of slowing down and drone-tuning really improved my pitch. The clear lessons and practice tools have helped me to learn the fiddle and live a more fulfilled life.”
How Does this Sound?
The results you will see…
Stop feeling frustrated by the gaps in your skills, as you make steady progress with a tried-and-true system.
Learn and remember the tunes you love.
Start feeling the joy of making music on a daily basis.
See yourself grow as you nurture your creativity.
Instead of saying “I should practice today,” you’ll be saying, “I can’t wait to practice today!”
Pricing
Billed YearlyBilled Monthly
Save With Annual Billing!
Course
Billed once at $444/year — save $120!
Billed monthly — $564 per year
$3747
Per month
Beginner & Intermediate Courses
Irish, Old-Time, Note Reading, Chord Backup Courses
Call-and-Response Learning Audio
Download Audio and Sheet Music
Practice Toolkit (Drones, Beats, Loops, Routines, etc.)
Community
Billed once at $228/year — save $60!
Billed monthly — $288 per year
$1924
Per month
Workshops & Office Hours
Monthly Guided Challenges
Weekly Small Group Practices
Communal Practice Journal
Group Coaching
Playful Music Practice Course
Guided Practice Session Library
Practice Buddy Matching
Course + Community
Billed once at $564/year — Save $108/year compared to paying yearly for Course + Community separately
Billed monthly — $708 per year — Save $144/year compared to paying monthly for Course + Community separately
$4759
Per month
Learn with the Course, lock it in with the Community—lessons meet live practice for steady progress
Everything in the FiddleHed course
Everything in the Play Every Day Community
FiddleHed Tune Book
Save up to $144 per year compared to buying the course and community separately
Love Your Fiddle Guarantee™
Not sure if it’s a fit? Try FiddleHed risk-free.
If you’re not happy within 30 days, email us and get a full refund—no hoops, no guilt, no awkward break-up talk.
(But yeah… we will miss you.)
FiddleHed can save you thousands! Here’s how:
If you look at the cost of private music lessons, a qualified teacher will charge between $60 and $120 an hour. At the very least, weekly private lessons for a year would add up to $3120.
If you buy an All-access Yearly subscription to FiddleHed, it will cost you $444, which, compared to the price of private lessons, is a savings of $2676 each year!
Frequently Asked Questions
🎻 Who is FiddleHed for?
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Total beginners
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Intermediate players ready to level up
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Classical violinists looking to have more fun
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Folks who played as kids and want to get back into it
If you’re excited to make music, even a little each day, you’re in the right place.
🛑 Who is FiddleHed not for?
If this is you, you might want a different path:
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You want to be a pro violinist and practice 6 hours a day
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You’re in a hurry to win fiddle contests
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You expect instant results without daily playing
FiddleHed is about steady progress, joy, and playing every day—not perfection.
💡 What do I get when I sign up for the FiddleHed course?
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Full access to Beginner and Intermediate Courses
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Special tracks like Irish, Old-Time, Note Reading, and Chord Backup
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Call-and-response audio to train your ear
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Downloadable sheet music & audio tracks
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A powerful Practice Toolkit (drones, loops, metronome, etc.)
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A process that helps you actually enjoy practicing
👥 What is the Play Every Day Community?
It’s the heart of the FiddleHed experience—a space where learners connect, share, and support each other. You’ll get:
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Live workshops and group jams
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Practice challenges and fun events
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Encouragement from a kind, musical crew
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A reason to keep picking up your fiddle
🤔 How is the community different from the course?
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FiddleHed Course = Step-by-step lessons & tune learning
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Play Every Day Community = Events, support, motivation, and joyful habit-building
They work great together. The course teaches you what to play. The community helps you want to keep playing.
🎼 Do I need to read sheet music?
Nope. You’ll learn mostly by ear using call-and-response, with optional sheet music if you want it. Some students never read a note—others enjoy the extra structure. It’s up to you.
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