Workshops
Workshops offered include:
- – Fiddle Workshops
- – Mixed Instrument Workshops
- – Ensembles
- – One-day workouts
- – Residential courses
Details of workshops that are currently planned are listed here.
Workshops are tailored to each specific group, but the content of most workshops can be divided into the following elements:
General overview
The guiding principle behind these workshops is that at the end of the session, participants should be:
- – motivated to continue working on the subjects explored;
- – inspired and curious to investigate further;
- – in possession of sufficient knowledge and material resources to continue self-directed study.
Workshops are both intensive and participatory. They are also a lot of fun – presented in an informal, accessible and inclusive atmosphere in the belief that this provides the most conducive and enjoyable learning environment. Workshops can be provided on the following basis:
- – structured courses of between 3 and 15 sessions for either fiddle or mixed
instruments, delivered as- • weekly courses
- • residential weekend or week-long courses
- • one-day workouts;
- – one-off workshops for either fiddle or mixed instruments aimed in particular at
festivals and school/college/university visits.
Workshops can be tailored to suit musicians of mixed abilities and backgrounds, specific abilities (from beginner to professional) and particular backgrounds (e.g. folk, classical, jazz, rock, pop &c.) Promoters and organisers should contact Stewart to discuss details.
Recordings
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Upcoming Events
Feb9Sun7:00 pm Phoenix Folk: An Evening with… S... @ On ZoomPhoenix Folk: An Evening with… S... @ On ZoomFeb 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmIt was lovely to be asked again by Maurice and Marina of Phoenix Folk to join them for one of their “An Evening With…” sessions. Once again, I’ll be playing a short solo set and...Mar21Friall-day JSArts Fiddle Technique @ Rydal HallJSArts Fiddle Technique @ Rydal HallMar 21 – Mar 23 all-dayJSArts Fiddle Technique 21st – 23rd March 2025 Rydal Hall, Ambleside LA22 9LX 3.00 pm start and finish time. £402 fully inclusive (except bar drinks) Join Stewart in the beautiful surroundings of Rydal Hall in... Facebook Feed
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🎧 The Tune VaultHaving recently deposited The Locomotive into The Tune Vault, it seems only logical to follow it with the cheerful and driving reel that Frank McLaughlin and I invariably play after it in our live set - James Hill’s 'James Brown' (available on my website as a free resource to download, including audio files and a worksheet with suggestions for bowing and ornamentation).🎼 James Brown (James Hill)James Brown (James Hill) | The Tune Vault
James Brown (James Hill)- The Tune Vault by Stewart HardyA fabulously cheerful and driving reel by James Hill, possibly named for the same Tyneside publican...1 month ago
🎶 Tonight!It's not to late to sign up on the website. Links to notation and the Zoom call will be sent by email, so you can join us online this evening. Lots of fabulous tunes, with harmony and chord suggestions if you want to try them! 😊 ... See MoreSee LessThis content isn't available at the moment
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.Stewart Hardy Music is attending an event.1 month ago
Friday night is online session night! (Booking link in the comments 😊) Come along and join me for some lovely tunes, one of which will be this beauty by George Reynolds, just added to The Tune Vault.🎶 The Tune VaultIce on the Water (George Reynolds) ... See MoreSee LessIce on the Water (George Reynolds) | The Tune Vault
Ice on the Water (George Reynolds)- The Tune Vault by Stewart HardyAn utterly beautiful melody to which I was first introduced by Thomas and Jo Green. It’s ...Tags
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