Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas Workshop: Finding Your Inner Voice

Adult Group Class / Fiddle & Cello Program

To play traditional (fiddle) music one must learn to play one’s instrument in the vernacular. This means developing a voice on your instrument which is influenced by “place” - the culture and character of the native language – and knowledge of the native dances. One develops a “voice”, which is not generic but is imbued with the characteristics of different countries and different regional styles within these countries. It is a joy to travel from culture to culture, and to celebrate and compare the essences and modes of expression of these different cultures e.g., playing a Galician muñeira versus a Scottish strathspey – or a Gaelic song versus a Swedish polska.

This will be a fun filled workshop with the master teachers Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas! Both have taught workshops around the globe, and for them it's all about playing in a collaborative way, emphasizing the "groove" in the music, drawing on the rich tradition of Scotland and Celtic music. Open to all players of all instruments!

In their workshops, Alasdair and Natalie inspire students to higher and deeper levels of self-expression, within an embracing community of listeners, learners and like-minded folk.