Essays On Music & Learning Fiddle/Violin

Choking Cultural Exchanges

The difficulty of visiting the U.S. as a foreign musician, and the impact on Americans

Jul 22 • Ed Pearlman

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June 2026

Aonghas Grant, 1931-2026

Legendary fiddler and teacher

Jun 18 • Ed Pearlman

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May 2026

A Syncopated Phrase

Step by step for those wanting to nail it down quickly

May 20 • Ed Pearlman

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An online violin/fiddle book club!

Read & discuss fiction centering on the fiddle/violin

May 15 • Ed Pearlman

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April 2026

Bandcamp & other artist-friendly streaming

Steadying the internet disruption of the music industry

Apr 29 • Ed Pearlman

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Becoming a Musician

The language of music

Apr 16 • Ed Pearlman

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March 2026

#7 (final) Practice With Me

Last of 7 practice sessions with video and tips

Mar 4 • Ed Pearlman

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February 2026

#6 Practice with Me

Warmups, original tune, F scale & slow air

Feb 25 • Ed Pearlman

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#5 Practice with Me!

Stretches, warmups, improv

Feb 18 • Ed Pearlman

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#4 Practice With Me

Play along, warmups, tunes & about playing in sessions

Feb 11 • Ed Pearlman

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January 2026

#3 Practice with Me!

Warmups & tune patterns

Jan 27 • Ed Pearlman

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Practice With Me #2

Follow along and let me do the work! (not really!)

Jan 21 • Ed Pearlman

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