Learn from Great Fiddle Teachers

Violinist Emelyn Bashour (BM, Eastman School of Music; MM, University of Michigan) has performed across North and South America. During her studies she served as concertmaster of both U-M’s University Symphony Orchestra and the Eastman Philharmonia. She is also an alum of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School.

I have been playing since I was 4 and started out in Suzuki which I followed through age 10. Branching out I started concertizing and studied in in England under Monica Langham. I went on to study with Professor Stephen Hyde and graduated from West Virginia University, Cum Laude with a Bachelor's of Music in Applied Violin.

Gina Romantini is an acclaimed fiddle player, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist whose dynamic artistry spans indie, bluegrass, country, Americana, Celtic, and rock genres. Her captivating performances and unique sound have led her to tour internationally, performing with iconic bands such as The Wallflowers, Fountains Of Wayne, The Doobie Brothers, Cornmeal, The Jayhawks, and…

I studied jazz violin and improvisation with Swiss violinist Sophie Lussi in Buenos Aires, Argentina (2009-2014). I also studied harmony and linear improvisation in the Jazz department at the J.B. Massa Municipal School of Music in Rosario, Argentina.

Over 4000 lessons taught on Lessonface: Ms. Svec attended the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University on full scholarship to earn both her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in music education where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She was chosen to be a Chancellor Scholar at Appalachian State University.

I’m an internationally touring fiddler, composer, and teacher. I play styles ranging from Swing to Folk to Gypsy Jazz to Celtic and lots of other World musics. I'm a working musician, and have spent several years constantly on tour since graduating from the Berklee College of Music.

Will Franke is an accomplished musician with a diverse background, encompassing over 27 years of experience in both performance and education. Specializing in classical violin, Will also excels as a fiddle player, guitarist, mandolinist, songwriter, recording artist and sitarist, embracing genres such as jazz, folk, Indian Classical, and contemporary styles.

Music has always been a big part of my life, starting with classical piano, which I began at age 8, taking private lessons from a professor at the University of Tennessee. Later on, in my teens, my interests shifted to strings and traditional Appalachian and Celtic music.

Tom Krumm is a performer, teacher, composer and arranger who specializes in versatility. Growing up with classical training while being immersed in the world of traditional music, Tom has developed a knack and a passion for learning the intricacies of different styles of music.

I have been playing Celtic fiddle in the New England area for over 25 years, and have been teaching for over 20. My experience with teaching lies with primarily local students and workshops. I have attended a number of camps, contests, and workshops and have studied under several well-known Celtic musicians in and around Boston and Western Massachusetts.