2025 Summer Group Fiddle Lessons
Looking for an inspiring and fun way for your child to grow musically this summer? Our 8-week Summer Group Fiddle Program is designed to help young musicians learn how to play with others—listening, harmonizing, and building musical confidence, all while enjoying the vibrant world of folk music!
Program Overview
Duration: 8 weeks
Dates: Fridays, June 6th - August 2nd
Group Lesson Times:
- Beginner/Intermediate Group 1:00-2:00 PM
- Intermediate/Advanced Group 2:00-3:00 PM
Make-Up Sessions: Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00 PM
Location: Lessons take place in my home studio in the Northshore area, near White Oak Park (Address will be provided upon enrollment.)
What to Expect
Each week students will:
- Rehearse folk tunes in an ensemble setting.
- Learn to listen, blend, and harmonize with fellow players.
- Build confidence in group performance skills.
-Receive individual attention and feedback during breakout session with experienced fiddler and classical violinist.
End-of-Summer Performance
At the end of the 8 weeks, students will showcase their progress in a fun group performance and celebration open to family and friends. It’s a great chance to celebrate their hard work and musical growth before the school year begins! Location TBD.
Pricing
$200/student for the full 8-week session
*Sibling Discount* 25% off the second child's tuition
(Example: First child -$200, second child -$150, TOTAL- $350)
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Accepted Payment Methods:
Zelle, Check, or Cash (Payment address provided after registration).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join?
Students with basic note-reading and playing ability on violin/fiddle. We’ll place your child in the right group based on their skill level.
What if we’ll miss a Friday?
We offer a **makeup day on Tuesdays (1–2 PM)**. Just let us know in advance if your child will be absent, and we’ll reserve their spot.
What will my child learn?
- Ensemble playing
- Musical communication and timing
- Harmony and ear training
- Folk style and improvisational techniques
- Confidence and teamwork through music
How many students per group?
To ensure quality instruction, we keep group sizes small (5-6), enough to play as an ensemble, but still allow for personalized guidance.
Enrollment & Contact Info
Ready to sign up? Enroll here
[Google Form Link](https://forms.gle/DTYkxXRrQafWouiZA)
Or feel free to contact me directly:
📞 **Text or Call:** 423-320-1981
📧 **Email:** [emmsmusicstudio@gmail.com](mailto:emmsmusicstudio@gmail.com)
I’m happy to answer any questions and help place your child in the right group!
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Thank you to all who joined us for our 2024 Fiddle Camp!
SCHEDULE
MONDAY 6/10
10:00 AM | Introduction (Parents & Family Welcome)
10:30 AM | Materials / Sectionals
11:30 AM | Music Run Through
12:00 PM | Lunch Break
12:30 PM | Fiddling History & Style
1:30-2:00 PM | The BONES
TUESDAY 6/11
10:00 AM | Teacher Concert
10:30 AM | TOM MORLEY Masterclass
11:30 AM | Guided Sectionals
12:30 PM | Lunch Break
12:30 PM | Guided Individual Study
1:30-2:00 PM | Sectionals
WEDNESDAY 6/12- THURSDAY 6/13
10:00 AM | Group Class
10:30 AM | Sectionals
11:30 AM | Guided Individual Study
12:00 PM | Lunch Break
12:30 PM | Mock Performance
1:30-2:00 PM | Feedback & Application
FRIDAY 6/14
10:00 AM | Sectionals
10:30 AM | Dress Rehearsal
11:30 AM | CONCERT (All are welcome!)
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REQUIREMENTS
There are no requirements! As long as you can hold a fiddle and are eager to learn, there's a place for you. If you don't know how to play and would still like to attend, you can schedule private lessons with me, Emmaleigh Loveland, at least a month in advance to secure a spot at our first Chattanooga Fiddle Camp! All ages and levels are invited to attend, as student's will be split into groups with material tailored to meet them where they are.
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Early Registration closes Sunday, March 31st.
Late Registration ($150+$50) begins Monday, April 1st and closes Wednesday, May 1st.
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As we get closer to the event, you will be emailed an excerpt (beginner, intermediate, or advanced level), which will need to be recorded and sent to emmloveland@gmail.com or through text, 385-505-4941, by Friday, June 7th. This is NOT an audition, it is simply to help me know which group will best fit the needs of each student!
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Emmaleigh Loveland is an experienced violinist with 7 years of teaching experience in both classical violin and fiddle with a particular focus in helping student's find their style.
She was taught under the direction of Marcel Bowman, a Doctor of Music Composition, and has also worked under bluegrass and celtic fiddler's across Idaho and Utah. Emmaleigh has performed with orchestras and ensembles across the West United States, and has been a concerto soloist in multiple youth orchestras with superior markings at a state level. She studied Education at BYU-Idaho before moving to Chattanooga this last year where she quickly noticed a growing need for proper education in violin and fiddle technique.
With the goal of promoting a strong foundation for student's to start their music education and career, Emmaleigh founded Emm's All-Level Fiddle Camp here in Chattanooga.
This year, we are honored to have Tom Morley as our guest teacher!
Tom Morley’s career spans over thirty years and a host of genres. He’s played Celtic, Bluegrass, classical, swing, Americana, and Country Honky-Tonk. Classically trained with a degree in music education, Tom has followed his passion for Irish Traditional Music for the past two decades as a soloist and with various groups, including Mithril and the Irish Folk trio Stringer’s Ridge.
Tom teaches privately and has been on the faculty of fiddle workshops and string camps around the US. He is the first International affiliate for the Online Irish Fiddle Certification Program for the Leinster School of Music and Drama at Griffith College Dublin.
Tom is the author of several popular fiddle instructional books (distributed through Shar Music), including "Learn to Play Irish Trad Fiddle" and the "Fiddle Club Favorites for Strings" series, a collection of folk and fiddle tunes for beginning players, available for violin, viola, cello, and mandolin.
PRICING
Early Registration ($150) closes Sunday, March 31st.
Late Registration ($150+$50) begins April 1st and closes May 1st
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$25/DAY (MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY), $100 TOTAL
$30 MASTERCLASS TUESDAY
$20 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS (Fiddle book, tote bag, snacks, etc.)
TOTAL COST: $150
LATE REGISTRATION COST: $200
50% up-front deposit.
10% referral discount if applicable.
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Upon completion of registration, you will recieve a confirmation email outlining how to pay the 50% up-front deposit.
The remaining cost will need to completed by May 10th, 2024.
If you referred another student who has completed registration, you will recieve a 10% discount to be applied on your second payment. If you have any questions regarding payments, please reach out to me, (emmloveland@gmail.com, 385-505-4941).
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REFUND POLICY
There are no refunds available. This allows us to plan accurately and make necessary purchases based on the numbers. Thank you for understanding.
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LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE, SIGN UP NOW!
LOCATION
This year's fiddle camp will be hosted in Northshore, Chattanooga at a stunning 100 year old hilltop mansion. With emaculate care, these renovated rooms create a perfect environment condusive for learning. Classes will be held on the second story with views of the Chattanooga Valley. Free parking is available at the front of the building for students and their parents during camp hours. Enjoy looking through these pictures of the beautiful space we will be using this summer!
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Address:
700 Mansion Circle
Chattanooga, Tennessee
37405