Austin's Fiddle Heaven
Austin Scelzo hosts a wintertime retreat for fiddlers or fiddle music lovers that will include instruction on bluegrass, country, and roots styles. Instruction will include: How to back up a singer, How to play over chord changes, Grooving on the fiddle, Bluegrass solo transcriptions and more! The weekend will also include jamming with a focus on popular bluegrass, country and old time tunes.
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March 14-16, 2025
Pompano Beach, Florida
at The Fiddlershop
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-Jam with friends
-Improve your Groove
-Learn Classic Bluegrass Licks
-Build your Jam Skills
-Chopping and Shuffling Tips
-Chase the warm weather
-Visit the famous Fiddlershop
-Spend an afternoon on the beach
-And Much More!
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"I had such a wonderful time at Fiddle Heaven! Austin was warm and inclusive from the very start, and I could see that everyone felt comfortable and ready to go, no matter what their level. It really helped to do the exercises right there in class with him, even better than watching his videos at home, if that could even be possible, because he was right there and able to make observations and tailor things to our class and individual needs. We gained so many great tools to take home and make practice even more fun. He also had loads of helpful hints for using technology to help our playing and listening. And, he just radiates enthusiasm when he teaches and plays, which just rounded out the whole awesome experience. This is a Both Thumbs Up!" -Susan
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There is a 20-person cap for this event.
​Tuition:
$195 before Jan 1
$225 After Jan 1
Price includes all classes and jams, lodging and meals not included.
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Schedule:
(Classes subeject to change)
Friday:
2:00 -4:30 Informal meet / jam / hang at the Fiddlershop - Have your instrument looked at by one of 12 pro luthiers
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4:30 - 6:00 Welcome Jam and Groove Workshop
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7:30-9:00 How to accompany others - All things chords, licks and harmony
Saturday:
9:30-10:30: Groove Workshop
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11-12: Roadmap to Bluegrass and Country Fiddle Mastery
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12: Lunch
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1-2: Making a melody sound "Bluegrassy"
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2-5: Beach/Free Time
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5:00-6:30 Dinner
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7-8: Bluegrass Licks and Tricks
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8:15-Whenever: Epic Fiddle Jam
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Sunday:
9:30-10:30: Groove Workshop
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11-12: Playing in Different Keys
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12: Lunch
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1-2: Farewell Jam
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