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Florida Music Institute

Bluegrass Fiddling for Suzuki Teachers
Violin
Jun 9 – 12, 2021 in Orlando, FL
at Florida Music Institute

What

Bluegrass Fiddling for Suzuki Teachers: Violin

Instructor: Derek Deakins

Event Contact & Sign up

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Phone: 407-205-9550

Additional Schedule Information

Class will meet online from 9:30am to noon ET, daily from 06/09 to 06/12/2021.

Participants will receive a Zoom link for the class on 06/01/2021.

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.

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Trainer Information

Derek Deakins

Dr. 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), East Carolina University (M.M. in Orchestral Conducting), and Liberty University (Doctorate in Music Education). Derek has performed with major recording artists including The Osborne Brothers, 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 and singing in his bluegrass and acoustic trio Gravel Road. Visit Derek’s website for more information. www.derekdeakins.com

When

Wednesday, June 9 to Saturday, June 12, , 2021

Where

This event will be held online.

Florida Music Institute

Broadway United Methodist Church
406 E. Amelia Street
Orlando FL 32803
USA
Phone: 407-205-9550
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www.floridamusicinstitute.com

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