Rachael McShane - Workshops

WORKSHOPS

ABOUT RACHAEL's TeACHING

Rachael has been running workshops and teaching for over 15 years. She teaches one to one violin, cello and viola lessons privately as well as in schools, and is co-leader of choirs and ensembles in the Newcastle area.

Rachael has also been involved in running many folk music workshops at festivals and events as well as working with Aldeburgh Young Musicians and the National Youth Orchestra as part of Bellowhead workshops.

Workshops and lessons are friendly and inclusive with a focus on good technique.

Online 1-to-1 tuition is currently fully booked but feel free to get in touch if you would like to be added to my waiting list.

Online Absolute Beginners and Beginners & Improvers Courses for adults are open for booking now. These courses run in blocks of 6 weeks. We will look at new music in each 6 week block so the course will be suitable for people who have signed up before and new starters. We will have a big focus on technique as well as building repertoire.

The online courses will be recorded and sent out to you along with all resources each week so you can still take the course even if you can't make any or all of the sessions online.

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Beginners & Improvers Fiddle Course (6 Weeks)

Monday, November 9 @ 6:30PMMon, Nov 9 @ 6:30PM

This 6-week course is suitable for fiddle players who know a few basics already or those looking to dust off their fiddle and get back to playing. We will build up a repertoire and understanding of folk tunes and work on technical skills to improve your playing and sound. All worksheets and music will be provided. All you need is a fiddle (violin) & bow.

This is an online course for adults (via Zoom)

Mondays 6.30-8pm 9/11/20, 16/11/20, 23/11/20, 30/11/20, 7/12/20, 14/12/20

Absolute Beginners Fiddle Course (6 Weeks)

Wednesday, November 11 @ 10:00AMWed, Nov 11 @ 10:00AM

An introduction to playing folk fiddle for absolute beginners and those just getting started. This 6-week course will help you find your way around the fiddle and bow, starting with a few notes and leading up to playing your first folk tunes. We will focus on developing a solid technique and musical foundation from the start. All worksheets and music will be provided. All you need is a fiddle (violin) & bow.

This is an online course for adults (via Zoom)

Wednesday 10-11.30am 11/11/20, 18/11/20, 25/11/20, 2/12/20, 9/12/20, 16/12/20

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Testimonials

“Rachael is very encouraging and positive. I've really enjoyed the online violin lessons and feel that I've progressed a lot. I'm keen to carry on with online lessons”

— Ava

“Rachael has been my cello teacher for about 5 years. During the last few months, she has made the online lessons really fun and has kept challenging me with new music.”

— Kate