Fiddle Studio
Meg Wobus Beller
The glasses clink and the talk and laughter grow louder. In the corner of the pub, musicians sit and play traditional dance tunes that make your feet want to stomp and slide. Join fiddler Meg Wobus Beller as she brings you along into the world of fiddling and traditional music, from bow-grips and double stops to Old-Time tunes and Irish jigs.
All episodes
Best episodes
Seasons
Top 10 Fiddle Studio Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Fiddle Studio episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Fiddle Studio for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Fiddle Studio episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Practicing with the metronome (House of my Own)
Fiddle Studio
10/25/22 • 7 min
This episode features the fiddle tune House of My Own and describes working with the metronome and how it could help your fiddling.
Slow tempos for fiddling are 70-80 bpm (beats per minute) and tempos for dancing are 110-120 bpm.
Reach me at [email protected]
Bandcamp
YouTube
Fiddle Studio books
My website for learning to fiddle is Fiddle Studio which has courses and a mailing list and my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!
10/18/22 • 10 min
This episode features the fiddle tune Na Ceannabháin Bhána and has Megan's thoughts on how hard it is to learn the fiddle, and why people think it's so hard.
The fiddlers mentioned are Noah VanNorstrand and Meghan Mette.
Reach me at [email protected]
Bandcamp
YouTube
Fiddle Studio books
My website for learning to fiddle is Fiddle Studio which has courses and a mailing list and my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!
Noah VanNorstrand (Sure Does!)
Fiddle Studio
09/05/23 • 20 min
Noah VanNorstrand, a fiddler, singer, mandolin player, and percussionist joins us to discuss his unique approach to music and fiddling. Alongside his brother Andrew, Noah spent his childhood homeschooling and playing for contra dances, where he developed a habit for creating his own tunes instead of practicing existing ones. Hear all about Noah's new debut solo album Share the Moon. We present the tune Sure Does! from Noah's album.
Find Noah's music at greatbearmusic.com.
Reach me at [email protected]
Bandcamp
YouTube
Fiddle Studio books
My website for learning to fiddle is Fiddle Studio which has courses and a mailing list and my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!
Putting sets together (Charley's Waltz)
Fiddle Studio
10/17/23 • 14 min
In this episode we cover how and why we put sets of fiddle tunes together, both for contrdances, and in Irish sessions. How do fiddlers decide what tunes, what order, and how to string them together?
We also present a setting of Charley's Waltz from Meg's new album Broke the Floor. Find the album here: megwobus.bandcamp.com.
Reach me at [email protected]
Bandcamp
YouTube
Fiddle Studio books
My website for learning to fiddle is Fiddle Studio which has courses and a mailing list and my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!
The best age to start (Horses in the Canebreak)
Fiddle Studio
07/23/24 • 9 min
What is the best age to start? There is an exact and definite best age to begin playing the fiddle and if you don't start then you're doomed. I'm kidding.
The tune for this week is Horses in the Canebreak.
Reach me at [email protected]
Bandcamp
YouTube
Fiddle Studio books
My website for learning to fiddle is Fiddle Studio which has courses and a mailing list and my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!
07/09/24 • 12 min
Busking is playing in the street for money. I've done it. In fact, I've done in New York City in the subway! A few thoughts on busking, and some busking stories.
Fun tune this week, Old Aunt Jenny With Her Night Cap On.
Reach me at [email protected]
Bandcamp
YouTube
Fiddle Studio books
My website for learning to fiddle is Fiddle Studio which has courses and a mailing list and my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!
Going to a session in Dublin (St. Ann's Reel)
Fiddle Studio
10/04/22 • 6 min
This episode features the fiddle tune St. Anne's Reel and discusses Megan's trip to Ireland and the session she went to in Dublin.
The neighborhoods mentioned are Clontarf and Fariview, and the songs mentioned are Wild Mountain Thyme and The Ballad of St. Anne's Reel.
Reach me at [email protected]
Bandcamp
YouTube
Fiddle Studio books
My website for learning to fiddle is Fiddle Studio which has courses and a mailing list and my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!
Starting Fiddle Studio (Flowers of Edinburgh)
Fiddle Studio
09/27/22 • 6 min
This episode features the fiddle tune The Flowers of Edinburgh and covers why Megan started the Fiddle Studio website.
The music school in Rochester is the Kanack School of Music and Artistry.
Reach me at [email protected]
Bandcamp
YouTube
Fiddle Studio books
My website for learning to fiddle is Fiddle Studio which has courses and a mailing list and my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!
How I got started fiddling (Lark on the Strand)
Fiddle Studio
09/13/22 • 6 min
This episode features the fiddle tune The Lark on the Strand and covers how Megan got into the fiddle and fiddling.
The artists mentioned are Rodney and Randy Miller, Liz Carroll, Jean Carignon and Contranella.
Reach me at [email protected]
Bandcamp
YouTube
Fiddle Studio books
My website for learning to fiddle is Fiddle Studio which has courses and a mailing list and my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!
How to improve your tone (Sadie at the Back Door)
Fiddle Studio
04/11/23 • 11 min
This episode presents a setting of Sadie at the Back Door by Jere Canote from a jam at the the Peabody Heights Brewery in Baltimore and gives you advice on how to improve your tone on the fiddle or violin!
The artists mentioned are Jere Canote and Greg Canote.
Reach me at [email protected]
Bandcamp
YouTube
Fiddle Studio books
My website for learning to fiddle is Fiddle Studio which has courses and a mailing list and my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Fiddle Studio have?
Fiddle Studio currently has 104 episodes available.
What topics does Fiddle Studio cover?
The podcast is about Music, Celtic, Music History, Bluegrass, Podcasts, Music Commentary and Irish Music.
What is the most popular episode on Fiddle Studio?
The episode title 'Tim Ball (Apple Brewer's Reel)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Fiddle Studio?
The average episode length on Fiddle Studio is 16 minutes.
How often are episodes of Fiddle Studio released?
Episodes of Fiddle Studio are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Fiddle Studio?
The first episode of Fiddle Studio was released on Sep 13, 2022.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ