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Master the Fiddle in Roscommon

From your first scales to lyrical Irish melodies, develop bowing, intonation, and style with lessons shaped around your goals. Unlock your musical potential with expert tuition tailored to your goals.

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All Skill Levels

Ages 6 to Adult

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Full Hybrid

Studio & Online Lessons

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SCT Exam Prep

98% Student Pass Rate

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From €25

Professional Guidance

Choose Your Fiddle Path

Explore specialized learning paths designed for every musical taste and ambition.

Irish fiddle lessons
TRAD

Irish Fiddle Style

Bowings, ornaments, and regional flavour for jigs, reels, and airs.

Classical violin lessons
CLASSICAL

Violin Technique

Posture, intonation, études, and graded repertoire where desired.

Fiddle performance
PERFORM

Ensembles & Exams

Ceilí bands, SCT, and confident solo performance.

Your Musical Journey

A clear, structured path from the first note to the stage.

1. Discovery Session

Meet your instructor, explore the fiddle, and discuss your musical interests in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

2. Personalized Roadmap

We create a bespoke learning plan that balances technical foundations with the genres you are most passionate about.

3. Skill Mastery

Weekly lessons focus on building confidence, bow control, intonation, rhythm, and memorisation at your own pace.

4. Performance & Exams

Optional SCT graded exams or studio recitals provide milestones to celebrate your progress and hard work.

Advanced Curriculum

Whether you say fiddle or violin, we train ears and hands together—tone first, then tempo.

Bow grip & tone production
Irish ornaments & phrasing
Scales & intonation
Sight-reading & ear training
SCT preparation
Ensemble skills

Why Our Method Works

"We believe music should be caught, not just taught. By blending traditional oral methods with classical discipline, our students progress 30% faster than with textbook-only methods."

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Senior Strings Faculty Roscommon Traditional Music School

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about starting your fiddle or violin lessons.

Do I need my own instrument?
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A properly sized violin or fiddle with decent strings makes learning much easier—we'll advise on rentals.
Fiddle vs violin—what's the difference here?
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Same instrument: we adjust style, repertoire, and technique to trad, classical, or both.
How do I stop squeaking on the E string?
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Bow weight, speed, and contact point—we troubleshoot tone step by step.
Can adults start as beginners?
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Yes—many of our adult learners join sessions after building solid foundations.

Student Reviews

What our learners say
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Alice Smith
2 days ago
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Outstanding fiddle teaching—my bowing finally makes sense.
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Michael Johnson
1 week ago
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Classical basics helped my trad playing more than I expected.
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Sarah Connor
3 weeks ago
★★★★★
Kind, expert instructors. My daughter loves her lessons.
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Alice Smith
2 days ago
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Outstanding fiddle teaching—my bowing finally makes sense.

Fiddle & Violin News & Updates

from our blog
Irish fiddle bowing

Bow Angles for Irish Dance Rhythms

How to keep jigs light and reels driving.

Fiddle ornaments

Learning Ornaments Without Losing Time

Rolls and cuts that stay in the pocket.

Beginner violin guide

Choosing a First Violin or Fiddle

Sizing, strings, and what to avoid.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Book your no-obligation FREE trial lesson today. See our facilities and meet your instructor.

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