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The Fiddle School
Classes are taught by ear and are split into 4 sections,
1. Absolute beginners,
"I had never even played the fiddle before I came to Fiddle Frenzy. Now I will hopefully be going back to learn my pupils Shetland fiddle tunes".
2. Slow (learning by ear)
"I picked up the fiddle for the first time in Feb. 06 ... I did not expect in the folk world that vital fiddling principles would be embraced/respected but they were. My greatest fear was that they wouldn't be, but I had no need to fear. Thank You!"
3. Medium
"all tuition I received was to a very high standard with sensitivity shown by the tutors"
and of course
4.Fast
"Just to meet and speak with some of your fantastic musicians that we'd only seen at a distance before, let alone learn from and perform with them, was a quite terrific experience for us".
Jenna Reid
When booking the course we ask you to grade yourself to one of the above classes but after registration on the first day you get a chance to re-grade yourselves at the workshops when you can experience the speed of teaching. Learning by ear is the aim of the school but written music can be provided on request but we will give you music for the tunes you have learned in your departure packs.
The Lerwick workshops are based in Islesburgh Community Centre an ideal historic venue in the heart of the town. www.islesburgh.org.uk
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Swan Trips 2008
Enjoy a trip on the Swan this summer and experience the world of a resilient vessel restored to glory. Join a crew who love the sea, and be part of a learning experience!
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Focus on Wildlife - Spring 2008
Fair Isle is famous in spring for its huge seabird colonies and rare migrants. Shetland birder Hugh Harrop is your expert guide on the ‘Mecca’ of British birding…
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White Nights
'White Nights', Ann Cleeves' sequel to her award-winning 'Raven Black', has now been published. Don't miss a reading and signing from Ann in the Lerwick tourist office, Market Cross at 11.30am on Saturday 17th May.
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21st Century Shetland Travelogue
'Between Weathers', the new Shetland Travelogue will be launched in Lerwick on 6th June 2008...
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The Centre for Nordic Studies
A new campus is to be set up in Lerwick for the new interdisciplinary Centre for Nordic Studies.
More Info (pdf)
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Shetland's First Ever Festival of Nature
Organisers of Shetland’s first ever Festival of Nature, to be piloted from 4th to 12th July 2008, are calling on local businesses...
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Shetland Museum shortlisted for The Art Fund Prize
The Shetland Museum and Archives on short list for The Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries 2008...