Festival of American Fiddle Tunes – Tutors

(photo by Gabrielle Savoy)

Tutorial sessions are held each afternoon after the band labs. These classes are universally small, ensuring individual attention, and are open to all. Beginning level tutorials will focus on technique; intermediate level tutorials will focus on style. In many cases, the intermediate tutorials will be in the musical styles presented by the faculty.  You will also find tutors leading jam sessions with a spirit of graceful encouragement, playing for dances, and generally being a welcoming and helpful presence throughout the week.

(please note that there have been some changes – additions AND subtractions – to the tutorial staff.)

2012 Fiddle Tunes Tutorial Staff

Kevin Carr – Tutorial Program Coordinator

Greg Canote - Fiddle (old-time)
Paul Anastasio – Fiddle (bluegrass)
Karen England – Fiddle (Cajun)
Devon Leger – Fiddle (Quebecois)
 Michael Ismerio – Fiddle (old-time)
Jane Rothfield – Fiddle (beginning)
Sue Draheim – Fiddle (beginning)

Heath Curdts – Banjo (old-time)
Jere Canote – Banjo (beginning)

Allan Carr – Guitar (beginning)
Eric Thompson – Guitar (intermediate)

Tina Pilione – Cajun Accordion

John Hurd – Bass

Cary Lung – Mandolin

Dejah Leger – Piano

Laurel Bliss – Singing

Emma Beaton – Cello

Fred Park – Dance