Category Archives: Blog

Playing and learning tips for violinists.

Fiddlershop Virtual Group Project – Amazing Grace

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postPlease join our Fiddlershop Group Project.We will be playing “Amazing Grace”. Learn to play Amazing Grace together with Fiddlerman and Gibbles. Record yourself playing one or more parts. Send us the recording and we’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, News and fun | Comments Off on Fiddlershop Virtual Group Project – Amazing Grace

2019 Little Drummer Boy Youtube Group Project

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Fiddlerman

Welcome to Fiddlermans “Little Drummer Boy” Youtube Group Project! The deadline for your submissions has been extended to Monday, December 16th, 2019 at which time I will begin mixing. I encourage all participants to learn several parts. If the timing of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment

WATCH: Why your brain actually needs music

Posted on November 1, 2018 by coolpinkone

Join the forum discussion on this postLearning to play a musical instrument challenges your brain in a dynamic way, which is enjoyable and fulfilling, but important for your brain’s development. See the video!!!! 

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment

Fiddlerman 2018 Group Christmas Project – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post Forum members from around the world sent their videos for a surplus of 20 tracks. Here is the result of the 2018 Fiddlerman Christmas Project, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”. For information on … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, News and fun | Comments Off on Fiddlerman 2018 Group Christmas Project – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

7 pieces of music that might make you cry

Posted on October 8, 2018 by coolpinkone

Join the forum discussion on this post 7 pieces of music that might make you cry By Andrew Dickson Thursday 12th July 2018 As everybody knows, weeping is terrifically good for the soul – and few things are as liable … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | 1 Comment

Fiddlerman Group Project – Game Of Thrones

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Fiddlerman

Please join us in our next Fiddlerman Group Project. We will be playing the theme from “Game Of Thrones”,  by Ramin Djawadi. Learn to play “Game Of Thrones Theme” together with Fiddlerman and Gibbles. Record yourself playing one or more parts. Send … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, News and fun | Comments Off on Fiddlerman Group Project – Game Of Thrones

Live acoustic music soothes patients with critical illness as they go to see the doctor

Posted on August 15, 2018 by coolpinkone

Join the forum discussion on this postThe $100 in his pocket was supposed to be a gift from his grandma to buy Christmas presents for his family and friends. But Michael Morton just couldn’t get the flute out of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment

To improve future relationship with your kids, turn up the music

Posted on May 4, 2018 by coolpinkone

Join the forum discussion on this postDate:  May 1, 2018 Source: University of Arizona summary: Children who grow up listening to music with their parents report having better quality relationships with their moms and dads when they reach young adulthood, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment

Drum circle helps refugee women heal from trauma

Posted on March 21, 2018 by coolpinkone

Join the forum discussion on this post About thirty refugee women sat in a circle at a church in El Cajon on a recent Monday morning, thrumming the pulse of a heartbeat on hand drums and with shakers. Under the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment

Portland Startup Makes Music Therapy App To Help Stroke Survivors Walk Again

Posted on March 17, 2018 by coolpinkone

Join the forum discussion on this postOriginal Article Link Portland Startup Makes Music Therapy App To Help Stroke Survivors Walk Again By LUCAS RANDALL-OWENS • MAR 13, 2018 Brian Harris (left) and Owen McCarthy LUCAS RANDALL-OWENS / FOR MAINE PUBLIC Listen Listening… 4:46 Portland Startup … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment