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How to Mic a Violin / Fiddle
Hear the Difference: My tips for getting the best Fiddle Sound with amplification It took me quite some time to navigate the world of...


Austin Scelzo - CT State Troubadour Nominee
Connecticut’s State Troubadour is an ambassador of music and song and promotes cultural literacy. They know about our state’s cultures,...


Bluegrass Fiddle Tips from Maddie Denton
Maddie Denton is a third generation fiddle player from Murfreesboro, Tennessee who began playing at the age of five. She plays in The Dan...


Silver Bay Bluegrass Camp - Best Bluegrass Camp in Northeast for Learning to Jam
There is no better place to learn how to play bluegrass banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, dobro or bass than at this Wernick method bluegrass


Austin Scelzo Interviews and Press
Austin Scelzo Featured on "Fiddle Studio" Podcast "A podcast by Meg Wobus Beller about the world of fiddling and traditional music" Watch...


Grants and Scholarships for Kids and Traditional Musicians - Music Camps, Lessons, and Projects
Are you a parent struggling to balance the support of your child's music development with the sometimes overwhelming cost of travel and...


Legendary Musician and Teacher: Stacy PhillipsÂ
Stacy Phillips (1944 -2018) was a legendary Connecticut based roots musician, bluegrass and fiddler teacher and tremendously knowledgeable e


Austin Scelzo Named 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero
I'm honored and beyond excited to share the news that I've been selected for the 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero Award The Connecticut Arts...


How to Take a Simple Melody and Make it Sound Bluegrassy
Step by Step Process: Learn the VOCAL melody, note for note. Don't be tempted by flashy solos. Coming from a classical background, I...
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