EZ-Zones – What are they?
Short answer: “EZ-Zones” are super easy two-string finger patterns that help you to jam right away with more authority and joy, even if you are a near-beginner! More… The term “EZ-Zone” first appeared...
View Article0-1-3 Blues Scale Section
Chapter two from the original “Fiddle Jam, a way-cool easy way to learn how to improvise!” book/CD. <<::>> And now for the really cool stuff… I would’ve put this section first, but skipping...
View ArticleClassical Cross-Over – Learning Path
Don’t let fear of the unknown stop you from having a little fun! It’s super easy once you are coaxed to just crack open that creative door! The Classical Cross-Over– (assumes good technique, good...
View ArticleNew-Bee Jammer – Learning Path
The New-Bee Jammer (“Jammer” level 1) – Your private violin lessons just not fun enough? Don’t quit! Just add Fiddle Jam! For the student who just wants to experience the “Joy of the Jam” in the...
View ArticleMM101-Fiddle Jam Blues
THE FIDDLE JAM BLUES OK, lets put it ALL together now. In Tune: Three in one. A simple melody, jamming, and Boogie Woogie example. Scale: D Blues Key: D universal (major notes in chords and minor...
View ArticleMM101-Blue Suit in a ROADHOUSE BAR of 12
BLUE SUIT in a ROADHOUSE BAR of 12 Standing out with the rough crowd. Jam Stuff: Cut 28 from the Fiddle Jam Book/CDhttp://fiddlejaminstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/FJ28-BleSuitJamStuff.mp3 Jam...
View ArticleMM101-Moon Diggin’
MOON DIGGIN’ It’s music to strip mine too! Jam Stuff: Cut 24 from Fiddle Jam Book/CD http://fiddlejaminstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/FJ24-MoonDigginJamStuff.mp3 Example: Cut 25 from Fiddle Jam...
View ArticleE minor Tabla Jam
Here’s a new one I created in GarageBand for a student’s Call & Answer session recently. It worked very well for her! This particular student is a super-smart teen who is going to college early...
View ArticleFiddle Jam 101 Course has been updated!
Hey there Fiddle Jammers! I heard from one of our students that they could not view a bunch of the videos in the Fiddle Jam 101 Course materials. Thanks for the heads-up Artisto! Should be all fixed...
View ArticleRock Your Strings free online event Starts TOMORROW Jan 17, 2022!
Hi Fiddle Jammers! The Rock Your Strings online event starts TOMORROW! Jan 17-20, 2022. If you’d like to have access to this event, you’ll need to sign up at: www.rockyourstrings.site There is also a...
View Article