San Antonio Scottish Fiddle Workshop
San Antonio Scottish Fiddle Workshop
Colin MacLeod, Scottish fiddle player and
Shawn Demuth, Classical violinist & fiddle player
Texas Violin Shop, workshop sponsor
We are holding a Play By Ear Scottish Fiddle Immersion workshop at Texas Violin Shop in San Antonio.
And then we are doing a Pop Up Flash Mob along the San Antonio Riverwalk
Date: Saturday, April 11th
Venue: T.B.A.
Times: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Registration: 9.30am - 10.00am
2-hour session-Tunes, technique, jam circles
All levels welcome
*For our Pop Up Flash Mob, an exact meeting spot will be given in the confirmation email.
** A big thank you to Texas Violin Shop for letting Shawn & myself use their space for our workshop.
About the Workshop
Join us for a lively, ear-based Scottish fiddle workshop at Texas Violin Shop in San Antonio. After our workshop, we'll be going to San Antonio's beautiful riverwalk for our pop up Flash Mob event.
At the workshop, with two tutors on hand, you'll get focused technical coaching and musical storytelling in a small-group, hands-on setting. We teach by ear- sheet music is optional - so everyone from absolute beginners to advanced players can take something away.
What you'll learn
- Bow strokes, pulse & rhythm (reels, jigs, marches)
- Two tunes taught by ear with suggested ornamentation
- Ensemble playing, call-and-response and jam etiquette
- A short performance set to close the session
Who this is for
All ages and levels welcome. We encourage families and younger players-youth tickets are discounted.
Schedule (2 hours)
1. Welcome & Icebreaker - 10 min
2. Warm Up & Rhythm
3. Core Tune Learning (T.B.A.) - 30 min
4. Break/ Informal Jam - 10 min
5. Second Tune (T.B.A.) - 30 min
6. Community Jam & Closing - 15 min
Tutor 1- Technique & Decoration
Focuses on bow control, ornamentation and small group technical coaching.
Tutor 2- Tunes & Storytelling
Focuses on repertoire,
phrasing and the cultural stories behind each tune.
💰 ‘PAY WHAT YOU CAN PRICING’
Choose the tier that fits you best!
Every registration helps keep traditional music thriving
Support Tier: $75
For those who wish to help sustain community music. Includes a small
‘thank you’ mention during the event.
Standard Tier: $65
Regular price for most participants.
Full access to the workshop, jam session, recordings and tune transcription.
Accessible Tier: $45
For students, first-timers, or those needing a lighter option.
Everyone’s welcome to learn and play together.
Group of 4+: $60 per person
Youth (under 18): $35
ADD-ONS:
Instrument Loan -$15 • Recording Access -$10 • Follow-Up Mini Lesson -$30
Practical Info
Registration opens at 9.30am for a 10am start.
Meeting point details for our pop up flash mob event at the San Antonio Riverwalk are provided in your confirmation email.
Bring your fiddle and a soft cloth.
If you need an instrument, choose the 'Instrument Loan' add-on during booking.
We suggest wearing comfortable shows and bringing water - Riverwalk shade varies by location.
COVID
We follow local guidance and ask participants to stay home if unwell.