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Fiddlerman’s 35 Day Practice Challenge

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Fiddlerman

I am challenging anyone who is interested to practice 35 days in a row, set goals, and notice the difference.  The challenge sheet starts with 30 minutes working up to 60 minutes but feel free to reduce or increase the … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s 2014 Group Christmas Project – We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postNext Group Project. Fiddlerman’s 2014 International Group Christmas Project is: We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The deadline for your submissions is November 30th, 2014 at which time I will begin mixing. I encourage … Continue reading →

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Violinist Hilary Hahn cancels all performances for six weeks

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postViolinist Hilary Hahn cancels all performances for six weeks The star performer is suffering from an inflamed muscle Hilary Hahn has been forced to withdraw from all of her appearances over the next six … Continue reading →

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Is There Such A Thing As Natural Talent?

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postIs There Such A Thing As Natural Talent? When it comes to innate talent, we often hold conflicting ideas. On one hand, we’re told that we can be anything we want to be if … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s International Group Project – Gustav Holst’s “Thaxted” from The Planets Op.32 Jupiter

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Fiddlerman

Details and files from this 2014 Fiddlerman Project below. We’ll be playing an arangment of “Thaxted” from within Gustav Holst’s – The Planets Op.32 Jupiter UPDATE: New deadline for me to receive your submission is  Nov. 3rd. The Planets is … Continue reading →

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Meet “1stimestar” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Fiddlerman

• Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. I was born in Northern Minnesota though we moved around all my life.  My dad was a gypsy.  I spent most … Continue reading →

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Meet “ozmous” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Fiddlerman

• Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Hi! My name is Keith Ferrer, I am 16 years old, currently living in the great country of the Philippines, I … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s “Silent Night” Christmas Group Project 2013

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Fiddlerman

http://youtu.be/0lufkwHSheo 33 members from the Fiddlerman family put together this video (50 tracks) to wish you a Merry Christmas. A special thanks to the following participants: Alma, Anita, Audrey Bialik, Cindy, Cindy Grudzinski, Colin Hadfield, Deborah (fiddle chick), Diane Petit … Continue reading →

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Meet “ratvn” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post• Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Hi all, here is Robert, I’m 53 and reside in Kent, Washington State, USA. • … Continue reading →

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Meet “StoneDog” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postPlease begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Hi, StoneDog here. I am 62 years on the planet and rocking on. I live in … Continue reading →

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