Teaching
Anne's Instruction books
Tamarack'er Down:
A Guide to Celtic-Canadian Fiddling Through Rhythm
"Of all the fiddle instruction books in my collection, her book series stands out . . all the things that make fiddling enjoyable!"
"Small, confidence-building steps, enabling students to achieve an awesome sound, a musical ear and a beautiful heart"
A special Fiddle Method to help you learn the essentials of playing Celtic-Canadian Fddling from the very beginning through to advanced techniques of bowing, rhythm, fingering and ornamentation. Tamarack'er Down is designed to help you learn by ear, so reading music is not required, just a willingness to dive in there and give it at try.
Anne has taught for: The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention, The Wales Fiddle Festival, The Lakeland Fiddlers (England), The Viljandi Folk Festival (Estonia), The Swannanoa Gathering (North Carolina), The Inuvik Fiddle Society, The Kole Crook Fiddlers, Strings Across the Sky,The Orangeville Fiddle and Step-Dance Camp, Algoma Trad (St. Joe's Island, Ontario), The Hockley Valley Fiddle Camp, The Sunshine Coast Summer Camp, Smithers March Break Camp, Goderich Celtic College, the Oakville Suzuki School, The Cabbagetown Suzuki School, The Woods Music and Dance Camp, the Waldorf Summer Strings Program, Worlds of Music Toronto, Dixon Hall, The Augusta Heritage Centre (West Virginia) and at Festivals throughout Canada and the U.S.
Contact Anne for further information on group or private lessons.
THE WORLD OF FOLK FIDDLING
Where rhythm rules
Anne does workshops at Intermediate and Advanced levels in Indigenous, French-Canadian, Scottish-Canadian, Irish and Old Time Canadian style and repertoire. She also leads a Celtic-based Ensemble, all in downtown Toronto.
Spring 2025 French-Canadian
10 week Advanced Class: Tech and RepertoireTamerack’er Down Ensemble
For adults with at least 4 years experience playing, this ensemble works on innovative arrangements of mostly Celtic-based repertoire, with a view to performing. Great for learning about harmony, backup and arranging for any melody instrument.
PRIVATE FIDDLE LESSONS
AT ANNE'S HOUSE (Toronto) For adults (Beginner to Advanced) and kids (intermediate to Advanced). Contact Anne for more info.ONLINE WITH ANNE – On Zoom. We will test the connection ahead of time, set a lesson time, and we're away!
Adult (14 and up): I hour - $70
Youth (10-13): 45 minutes - $50 – must have already been playing for at least 3 years.