Many Fiddles for hire, especially for early learners, until you’re ready to buy your own instrument.
Absolute Beginners start in August and February
Split Class to ensure a reasonable student / tutor ratio. We currently have 3 classes – Click on tutor name for their profile
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FAB-A with Christina Smith
FAB-B with Craig Harrison
FAB-C with Grace Honeywell
This class is for those who have never played fiddle before. You will be taught how to hold the fiddle and bow and learn to play some very simple tunes by ear.
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Split Class to ensure a reasonable student / tutor ratio. We currently have 3 classes – Click on tutor name for their profile
Class Code – FI1
FI1-A with Finlay Allison
FI1-B with Jamie Smith
FI1-C with Holli Scott (waiting tutor profile)
This class is for those who can hold fiddle and bow comfortably, play a few notes and are ready to learn some tunes.
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* See FIO Class for Online option
Class Code – FI2
FI2 with Matt Tighe (waiting tutor profile)
This class is for those who can hold a fiddle, bow confidently and play a tune or two hesitantly. You’re ready build up control and stamina.
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* See FIO Class for Online option
Class Code – FI3
This class is for those who can hold fiddle & bow confidently, play tunes slowly and are ready to build up control and stamina to play at a more challenging pace.
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* See FIO for Online Class
Class Code – FIO
An online class for those who can’t attend Glasgow Kelvin College, covering the range of Beginner / Improver skills.
Class Code – FP1
For those who are confident with fiddle and bow and able to play a few simple tunes at a slow pace. Able to learn comfortably by ear and play fluently with simple bowing and good tuning and tone.
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* See FPO for Online Class
Class Code – FP2
Term 3 (Feb-Mar 2024) Class not running this term
Student numbers mean we can accomodate all Progression classes with 3 tutors.
For those who feel comfortable with their Fiddle and can play a number of tunes with confidence, in tune, with fluent bowing style. Working at playing tunes at a faster pace with more stamina.
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* See FPO for Online Class
Class Code – FP3
A class for those who play a wide range of tunes with confidence, in tune with fluent bowing. Working at playing with faster pace and a repertoire of tunes a bit more challenging than at the previous level.
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* See FPO for Online Class
Class Code – FP4
A class for those who play a wide range of tunes with confidence, in tune with fluent bowing. Working at playing with faster pace and a repertoire of tunes a bit more challenging than at the previous level.
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* See FPO for Online Class
Class Code – FPO
An online class for those who can’t attend Glasgow Kelvin College, covering the range of Progression skills.
Class Code – FTA
A class for those who can play a wide range of tunes with confidence, in tune with fluent bowing. Now developing understanding of musical variety of rhythm, syncopation, dynamics, techniques and approaches to playing.
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7 classes per term from 7:15 to 9pm with a half time break
Class 2 fees are for the same person learning more than one instrument in the same term. e.g. Monday Whistle, Wednesday Fiddle
Concession fee applies to those in receipt of state pension: students on a recognised full-time education course: and those in receipt of certain state benefits such as Jobseeker’s allowance or Disability Living allowance.
Concession 2 fee, if you qualify for a concession, and take 2 classes in the same term e.g. Monday Whistle, Wednesday Fiddle
Monday / Wednesday early evening 45 minute classes – 6:15-7pm
Remain a GFW Member for member info, although not currently taking a class
Please note the GFW office operates on part time basis and is best reached via email