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									Rachael McShane

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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 Beginners and Improvers Courses for adults are open for booking now. These courses run in blocks of 6 weeks and are 1.5hrs per session. 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. 

New for 2021 is an intensive Absolute Beginners Workshop. This is for people who have never played before. The course is split across 2 Saturdays for 2 hours each week. All you need is a fiddle and bow. 

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.

"I’ve been talking about learning an instrument for years, I wish I hadn’t left it so long, so go on take the plunge, Rachael’s lessons are fabulous I have 90 uninterrupted minutes a week doing something I thoroughly enjoy, such a positive experience." - Sue

"Rachael is a fantastic teacher. The course has a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, full of really useful content, and I feel that I’m now set on the right path." - Malcolm

"After a 10(ish) year hiatus from the violin, this course has refreshed my memory and allowed me to play with confidence again. Rachael is a great teacher and her instruction is easy to follow." - Louise

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Previous events

Jun8

Beginners Fiddle Course (Summer 2) 6 Weeks

Wednesday, June 8 @ 10:00AMWed, Jun 8 @ 10:00AM

This 6-week beginner course is suitable for players who already have a basic grasp of the fiddle but want to develop a solid technique & musical grounding. We will learn a variety of folk tunes at a steady pace. All you need is a fiddle & bow. All sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Wednesdays 10-11.30am on 8/6, 15/6, 22/6, 29/6, 6/7, 13/7

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Jun6

Improvers Fiddle Course (Summer 2)

Monday, June 6 @ 6:30PMMon, Jun 6 @ 6:30PM

This 6-week improvers course is suitable for players who already know their way around the fiddle but want to develop their technique & overall sound. We will learn a variety of folk tunes both from music and by ear and focus on various techniques to improve your playing. Sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Mondays 6.30-8pm on 6/6, 13/6, 20/6, 4/7,11/7,18/7

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Apr27

Beginners Fiddle Course (Summer 1) 5 weeks

Wednesday, April 27 @ 10:00AMWed, Apr 27 @ 10:00AM

This 5-week beginner course is suitable for players who already have a basic grasp of the fiddle but want to develop a solid technique & musical grounding. We will learn a variety of folk tunes at a steady pace. All you need is a fiddle & bow. All sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Wednesdays 10-11.30am on 27/4, 4/5, 11/5, 18/5, 25/5

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Apr25

Improvers Fiddle Course (Summer 1) 5 Weeks

Monday, April 25 @ 6:30PMMon, Apr 25 @ 6:30PM

This 5-week improvers course is suitable for players who already know their way around the fiddle but want to develop their technique & overall sound. We will learn a variety of folk tunes both from music and by ear and focus on various techniques to improve your playing. Sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Mondays 6.30-8pm on 25/4, 2/5, 9/5, 16/5, 23/5

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Mar2

Beginners Fiddle Course Spring 2

Wednesday, March 2 @ 10:00AMWed, Mar 2 @ 10:00AM

This 5-week beginner course is suitable for players who already have a basic grasp of the fiddle but want to develop a solid technique & musical grounding. We will learn a variety of folk tunes at a steady pace. All you need is a fiddle & bow. All sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Wednesdays 10-11.30am on 2/3, 9/3, 16/3, 23/3, 30/3

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Feb28

Improvers Fiddle Course Spring 2

Monday, February 28 @ 6:30PMMon, Feb 28 @ 6:30PM

This 5-week improvers course is suitable for players who already know their way around the fiddle but want to develop their technique & overall sound. We will learn a variety of folk tunes both from music and by ear and focus on various techniques to improve your playing. Sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Mondays 6.30-8pm on 28/2, 7/3, 14/3, 21/3, 28/3

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Jan15

Absolute Beginners Intensive Fiddle Course

Saturday, January 15 @ 10:00AMSat, Jan 15 @ 10:00AM

This is a 3-week intensive course for absolute beginners. We will go through the basics to get you started playing - from your first few notes up to playing your first folk tune. We will focus on good technique and building a solid musical foundation. All you need is a fiddle and bow. This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

3 Sessions on Saturday mornings - 10am-12pm on 15/1, 22/1, 29/1

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Jan12

Beginners Fiddle Course Spring 1

Wednesday, January 12 @ 10:00AMWed, Jan 12 @ 10:00AM

This 6-week beginner course is suitable for players who already have a basic grasp of the fiddle but want to develop a solid technique & musical grounding. We will learn a variety of folk tunes at a steady pace. All you need is a fiddle & bow. All sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Wednesdays 10-11.30am on 12/1, 19/1, 26/1, 2/2, 9/2, 16/2

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Jan10

Improvers Fiddle Course Spring 1

Monday, January 10 @ 6:30PMMon, Jan 10 @ 6:30PM

This 6-week improvers course is suitable for players who already know their way around the fiddle but want to develop their technique & overall sound. We will learn a variety of folk tunes both from music and by ear and focus on various techniques to improve your playing. Sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Mondays 6.30-8pm on 10/1, 17/1, 24/1, 31/1, 7/2, 14/2

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Nov17

Beginners Fiddle Winter Workout

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 @ 10:00AMWed, Nov 17, 2021 @ 10:00AM

This 4-week beginner course is suitable for players who already have a basic grasp of the fiddle but want to develop a solid technique & musical grounding. We will learn a variety of folk tunes at a steady pace. All you need is a fiddle & bow. All sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Wednesdays 10-11.30am on 17/11/21, 24/11/21, 1/12/21, 8/12/21

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Nov15

Improvers Fiddle Winter Workout

Monday, November 15, 2021 @ 6:30PMMon, Nov 15, 2021 @ 6:30PM

This 4-week improvers course is suitable for players who already know their way around the fiddle but want to develop their technique & overall sound. We will learn a variety of folk tunes both from music and by ear and focus on various techniques to improve your playing. Sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Mondays 6.30-8pm on 15/11/21, 22/11/21, 29/11/21, 6/12/21

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Jun9

Beginners Fiddle Course (Summer 2)

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 @ 10:00AMWed, Jun 9, 2021 @ 10:00AM

This beginner course is suitable for players who already have a basic grasp of the fiddle but want to develop a solid technique & musical grounding. We will learn a variety of folk tunes at a steady pace. All you need is a fiddle & bow. All sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Wednesdays 10-11.30am on 9/6/21, 16/6/21, 23/6/21, 30/6/21, 7/7/21, 14/7/21

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Jun7

Improvers Fiddle Course (Summer 2)

Monday, June 7, 2021 @ 6:30PMMon, Jun 7, 2021 @ 6:30PM

This improvers course is suitable for players who already know their way around the fiddle but want to develop their technique & overall sound. We will learn a variety of folk tunes both from music and by ear and focus on various techniques to improve your playing. Sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom. Mondays 6.30-8pm on 7/6/21, 14/6/21, 21/6/21, 28/6/21, 5/7/21, 12/7/21

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Apr21

Beginners Fiddle Course (Summer 1)

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 @ 10:00AMWed, Apr 21, 2021 @ 10:00AM

This beginner course is suitable for players who already have a basic grasp of the fiddle but want to develop a solid technique & musical grounding. We will learn a variety of folk tunes at a steady pace. All you need is a fiddle & bow. All sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Wednesdays 10-11.30am on 21/4/21, 28/4/21, 5/5/21, 12/5/21, 19/5/21, 26/5/21

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Apr19

Improvers Fiddle Course (Summer 1)

Monday, April 19, 2021 @ 6:30PMMon, Apr 19, 2021 @ 6:30PM

This improvers course is suitable for players who already know their way around the fiddle but want to develop their technique & overall sound. We will learn a variety of folk tunes both from music and by ear and focus on various techniques to improve your playing. Sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom. Mondays 6.30-8pm on 19/4/21, 26/4/21, 3/5/21, 10/5/21, 17/5/21, 24/5/21

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Mar27

Absolute Beginners Intensive Fiddle Workshop

Saturday, March 27, 2021 @ 10:00AMSat, Mar 27, 2021 @ 10:00AM

This is a 2-week intensive course for absolute beginners. We will go through the basics to get you started playing - from your first few notes up to playing your first folk tune. We will focus on good technique and building a solid musical foundation. All you need is a fiddle and bow. This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

2 Sessions on Saturday mornings - 10am-12pm 27/3/21 & 3/4/21

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Feb24

Beginners Fiddle Course (Spring 2)

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 @ 10:00AMWed, Feb 24, 2021 @ 10:00AM

This beginner course is suitable for players who already have a basic grasp of the fiddle but want to develop a solid technique & musical grounding. We will learn a variety of folk tunes at a steady pace. All you need is a fiddle & bow. All sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

Wednesdays 10-11.30am on 24/2/21, 3/3/21, 10/3/21, 17/3/21, 24/3/21, 31/3/21

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Feb22

Improvers Fiddle Course (Spring 2)

Monday, February 22, 2021 @ 6:30PMMon, Feb 22, 2021 @ 6:30PM

This improvers course is suitable for players who already know their way around the fiddle but want to develop their technique & overall sound. We will learn a variety of folk tunes both from music and by ear and focus on various techniques to improve your playing. Sessions are recorded and available to view for a week so live attendance not essential.

This is an online course for adults via Zoom. Mondays 6.30-8pm on 22/2/21, 1/3/21, 8/3/21, 15/3/21, 22/3/21, 29/3/21

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Feb13

Absolute Beginners Extra Session

Saturday, February 13, 2021 @ 10:00AMSat, Feb 13, 2021 @ 10:00AM

An extra session for those who have completed the Absolute Beginners Intensive Workshop and want to learn more tunes and work on their technique.

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Jan23

Absolute Beginners Intensive Fiddle Workshop

Saturday, January 23, 2021 @ 10:00AMSat, Jan 23, 2021 @ 10:00AM

This is a 2-week intensive course for absolute beginners. We will go through the basics to get you started playing - from your first few notes up to playing your first folk tune. We will focus on good technique and building a solid musical foundation. All you need is a fiddle and bow. This is an online course for adults via Zoom.

2 Sessions on Saturday mornings - 10am-12pm 23/1/21 & 30/1/21

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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

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