Beginners — Learn Celtic Fiddle by Ear
No judgement, just joy.
Through micro-learning, discover four essential techniques and three tunes for each — designed to fit easily into your day and bring Celtic music alive for you.
Build skills, one tune at a time
- Start with confidence — no experience of playing by ear required.
- Boost your focus and creativity while learning to play by ear.
- Learn tunes you can play with other people.
- Learn in a natural, traditional way that is both relaxing and inspiring.
- Improve your coordination and rhythm for playing other Celtic tunes.
For players ready to put the sheet music down
Players returning after a break.
Classical or professional musicians curious about learning Celtic fiddle tunes by ear.
Busy professionals — accountants, lawyers, educators and more — wanting a creative outlet that is light-hearted and non-judgemental.
What you get
4 core techniques for playing Celtic fiddle by ear
12 Celtic tunes — 3 per technique
Bite-sized video chunks to learn each tune by ear
A micro-looping approach to mastering the techniques
Community Q&A and feedback sessions
OptionalRediscover the joy of playing for yourself
Join the course and learn Celtic fiddle the way it has always been passed on — by ear, one tune at a time.
Questions? Contact Colin MacLeod at [email protected]
Part of the School of Schlottish* Fiddle Mastery.
*Schlottish = a blend of Scottish fiddle and classical violin style.
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