Welcome to the Kids' Fiddle Program!
Here is some useful information to help you and your child get the most from your experience at Old Town School. The Old Town School Kids' Fiddle Program is a non-traditional method that combines elements of learning violin and fiddle. Students will learn folk songs by ear in a group setting using dance, song, and rhythm in addition to playing the instrument! As students progress through the program they will learn basic musicianship -- including music theory, music reading, and aural skills. These classes provide your child with individual attention within the group experience. We encourage enhancing your child's musical experience through social playing at school-sponsored jams. Attending a weekly jam is a great way for students and parents to have fun and make friends! Looking for the next step? Browse our current kids' fiddle classes HERE!
Kids' Fiddle Book
Please bring the book to class every week and take good care of it. Use the book at home as a guide for new material introduced in class. You may also move ahead or review other songs. Ask your teachers if you have any questions about the book!
Tips for growth in our Kids' Fiddle Classes
Please create time for your child to play during the week. The more they have their hands on the instrument, the more comfortable they will be. Music is a language; the more your child plays, the more they will be comfortable with this new language. Listen to music, come to jams and see concerts with your child. All of this will inspire your child to love playing music.
Tune Archive »
This link will take you to sound files of most of the songs we will sing and play in class. Listening during the week helps students internalize the music we are learning, and it's fun! In the beginning, we will learn tunes mostly from the Kids Section. In later classes, we will also learn tunes from the Adult Section.
What we ask of you
- Please check in with your teacher(s) at the beginning and end of class. If there is no teacher in the classroom; please stay with your child until we return. This is to ensure the safety of your child.
- Parking can sometimes be difficult, plan an extra 15 minutes for parking, so you can arrive to class a few minutes early. This facilitates time for tuning and checking in.
- Please arrange to have your children picked up from class on time; our teachers have consecutive classes and are limited in ability to supervise waiting children.
- Any child who is sick must not come to class. We share class materials all day long, so a little bug can have huge consequences.
- Your attentive presence in the room contributes to the quality of your child's experience, and will empower you to learn and help your child at home, so, please, give your phone a break!
Refund policy
You can find information on class refunds, credits, cancellations, and other important details on our Class Policies page.
Questions or special concerns?
Please speak with your teacher before or after class about any questions or concerns. We're here to make your Fiddle experience amazing! Our program managers can be reached via email or at 773.751.3432.
