Bluegrass Fiddling for Suzuki Teachers
Violin
Jun 14 – 17, 2023 in Orlando, FL
at Florida Music Institute
What
Bluegrass Fiddling for Suzuki Teachers: Violin
Instructor: Derek Deakins
Event Contact & Sign up
Additional Schedule InformationJune 14-17, 10am—12:30pm Eastern Time.
Event Description
This course will explore components of Bluegrass fiddling including: historical aspects, jamming, and fiddle techniques such as slides, improvised licks, double-stops, chopping, and bowings.
Suzuki teachers will learn how to incorporate fiddle tunes into their studio with ease, following the format used in “Fiddlin’ Favorites,” a series of books written by Lisa and Derek Deakins and licensed by the ISA.
Tuition includes both volumes of “Fiddlin’ Favorites”. Participants will receive the books before the course starts.
100% participation is required for course registration with the SAA.
Instructor: Derek Deakins
Price: $325.00
0 enrolled out of 20 maximum.
See contact information below to sign up.
Trainer Information
June 14-17, 10am—12:30pm Eastern Time.
This course will explore components of Bluegrass fiddling including: historical aspects, jamming, and fiddle techniques such as slides, improvised licks, double-stops, chopping, and bowings.
Suzuki teachers will learn how to incorporate fiddle tunes into their studio with ease, following the format used in “Fiddlin’ Favorites,” a series of books written by Lisa and Derek Deakins and licensed by the ISA.
Tuition includes both volumes of “Fiddlin’ Favorites”. Participants will receive the books before the course starts.
100% participation is required for course registration with the SAA.
Instructor: Derek Deakins
Price: $325.00
0 enrolled out of 20 maximum.
See contact information below to sign up.
Trainer Information

Derek Deakins is a fiddler, violinist, and registered Suzuki violin teacher originally from Kingsport, Tennessee. His musical journey began with Suzuki violin lessons at age five and has taken him around the world as a professional musician. Derek has performed all over the world in venues ranging from Madison Square Garden to the Grand Ole Opry.
Derek graduated from Belmont University (B.M. in Instrumental Music Education) and East Carolina University (M.M. in Orchestral Conducting). Derek has performed with major recording artists including The Osborne Brothers, James Monroe, Mac Wiseman, Charlie Daniels, and Blake Shelton. He has made several television appearances and four solo recordings.
When Derek is not teaching private lessons or performing, he is playing guitar and singing in his bluegrass and acoustic trio called Gravel Road. Visit www.derekdeakins.com
for more information.When
Wednesday, June 14 to Saturday, June 17, , 2023
Where
Florida Music Institute
Eagle Creek Elementary School
10025 Eagle Creek Sanctuary Blvd
Orlando FL 32832
USA
Phone: 407-205-9550
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www.floridamusicinstitute.com
More Info & Contact
Website: www.floridamusicinstitute.com
Rolando Freitag, Director
Phone: 407-205-9550
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