Jason Homey — Boise, ID
Styles: Bluegrass (Scruggs) , Clawhammer and Old-Time, Other
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since: 1996
Pricing: $45 for 40 min.
More About Me:
I have been playing 5-string banjo since 1989. I am a two-time first place winner of the Western Canadian Bluegrass Banjo Championships and the Weiser Banjo Contest and a long-term member of the Bluegrass/Celtic/Rock-band 'The Clumsy Lovers'.
In addition to performing, recording, and teaching one-on-one banjo, guitar, and mandolin lessons, I have many years of experience hosting beginner (and more recently, also intermediate) Bluegrass jams and teaching at Bluegrass Workshops, including having taught the Intermediate and Advanced Banjo classes at BCBW (now 'Nimble Fingers'). I teach every year at the Weiser Bluegrass Banjo Camp.
My students have said the following about me:
Teaches Mandolin as well
Contact:
[email protected]
Styles: Bluegrass (Scruggs) , Clawhammer and Old-Time, Other
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since: 1996
Pricing: $45 for 40 min.
More About Me:
I have been playing 5-string banjo since 1989. I am a two-time first place winner of the Western Canadian Bluegrass Banjo Championships and the Weiser Banjo Contest and a long-term member of the Bluegrass/Celtic/Rock-band 'The Clumsy Lovers'.
In addition to performing, recording, and teaching one-on-one banjo, guitar, and mandolin lessons, I have many years of experience hosting beginner (and more recently, also intermediate) Bluegrass jams and teaching at Bluegrass Workshops, including having taught the Intermediate and Advanced Banjo classes at BCBW (now 'Nimble Fingers'). I teach every year at the Weiser Bluegrass Banjo Camp.
My students have said the following about me:
- "Jason works very hard to ensure the success of his students. He has a long term plan for each student and is prepared in advance for every lesson."
- "Jason's attention to detail and individualized approach to the lessons is excellent."
- "I have picked up and put down instruments for years never connecting with my teacher or progressing or enjoying the learning process. Jason Homey changed all that. He is the hardest working teacher period who produces a custom learning program of his own arrangements to make certain the process is fun and insures progress without frustration."
- "Method: Similar to the Wernick method except you use more tab and teach more music theory. Emphasis on building a jam focused practical skill set."
- "I would describe your teaching style as mature and adaptive. Playing an instrument appears to require both a mix of technical and artistic skills and I think your teaching style allows you to pass on that information in very meaningful ways that are effective. You are patient with students but you also set achievable goals and objectives for them based on the individual student and aren’t locked in to using some rigid pattern of learning."
Teaches Mandolin as well
Contact:
[email protected]
Victor Skidanenko - Boise, ID
Instruments: Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar and Electric Bass
Styles: Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Folk
Levels: All Levels
Teaching Since: 2006
Pricing: $20 half hour - $30 full hour
More about me:
I have been been a professional musician for the last fifteen years. I have traveled all around the country playing shows and Bluegrass festivals but primarily playing up and down the west coast.
I have been a full time teacher with a developed method and accompanying materials to teach students how to play songs, create solos and playing by ear. I offer a very flexible teaching style that allows the student to have choice as well as work towards their own personal goals.
You can contact me through my website at:
www.victorskidanenko.com
Instruments: Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar and Electric Bass
Styles: Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Folk
Levels: All Levels
Teaching Since: 2006
Pricing: $20 half hour - $30 full hour
More about me:
I have been been a professional musician for the last fifteen years. I have traveled all around the country playing shows and Bluegrass festivals but primarily playing up and down the west coast.
I have been a full time teacher with a developed method and accompanying materials to teach students how to play songs, create solos and playing by ear. I offer a very flexible teaching style that allows the student to have choice as well as work towards their own personal goals.
You can contact me through my website at:
www.victorskidanenko.com
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Nyk Vail - Rexburg, ID - under Guitar
Nyk Vail - Rexburg, ID - under Guitar
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Thomas Paul - Boise, ID - under guitar
Thomas Paul - Boise, ID - under guitar
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Boise Music Lessons - Boise, ID - under studio
Boise Music Lessons - Boise, ID - under studio
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Fiddle Express Music Studio - Melba, ID - under studios
Fiddle Express Music Studio - Melba, ID - under studios
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Thomas Paul - Boise, ID - under guitar
Thomas Paul - Boise, ID - under guitar
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Victor Skidanenko - Boise, ID - under banjo
Victor Skidanenko - Boise, ID - under banjo
Nyk Vail - Rexburg, ID
Styles: Bluegrass, Celtic, Folk, & Western
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since: 2002
Pricing: $20 for 30 minute lesson, 1 hr lessons available upon request
More About Me:
Nyk began playing the banjo around the age of six years old. His desire to play came from watching and later performing folk and western music with his father. Nyk loves playing anything with strings but his current favorite instruments to play are the Mandolin and Guitar. The mandolin he currently plays is one he carved for his wife from some cherry wood they had sitting in the shed. Nyk enjoys the great outdoors and loves spending time with his wonderful wife, son, and daughters.
Teaches Banjo & Mandolin as well
Contact:
[email protected]
Styles: Bluegrass, Celtic, Folk, & Western
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since: 2002
Pricing: $20 for 30 minute lesson, 1 hr lessons available upon request
More About Me:
Nyk began playing the banjo around the age of six years old. His desire to play came from watching and later performing folk and western music with his father. Nyk loves playing anything with strings but his current favorite instruments to play are the Mandolin and Guitar. The mandolin he currently plays is one he carved for his wife from some cherry wood they had sitting in the shed. Nyk enjoys the great outdoors and loves spending time with his wonderful wife, son, and daughters.
Teaches Banjo & Mandolin as well
Contact:
[email protected]
Thomas Paul - Boise, ID
Levels: all
Teacher Since: 2007
Pricing: negotiable
Teaching Location: Old Boise Music Studios
More About Me:
Boise Weekly “Boise’s Best Musician 2015”, references available upon request
Contact:
[email protected]
Teaches also all levels of mandolin & ukulele and beginning banjo, beginning bass, vocals and vocal harmony
Levels: all
Teacher Since: 2007
Pricing: negotiable
Teaching Location: Old Boise Music Studios
More About Me:
Boise Weekly “Boise’s Best Musician 2015”, references available upon request
Contact:
[email protected]
Teaches also all levels of mandolin & ukulele and beginning banjo, beginning bass, vocals and vocal harmony
Bernie Reilly - Boise, ID
Styles: Bluegrass, Rock, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Country
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since:
Pricing: please ask
More About Me:
Like countless other teenagers in America, Bernie Reilly learned the ways of guitar alone in his room by imitating the likes of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Nick Drake, Jimi Hendrix, and most of all Neil Young. After a childhood of formal classical cello study, this "new" music was a breath of fresh air. Putting aside his classical roots he dove headlong into the world of rock n roll and quickly discovered his true calling...Member of Reilly Coyote and the Bernie Reilly Band
Contact:
[email protected] or (208) 608-4913
Teaches Banjo, Mandolin, Piano and Cello as well
Styles: Bluegrass, Rock, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Country
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since:
Pricing: please ask
More About Me:
Like countless other teenagers in America, Bernie Reilly learned the ways of guitar alone in his room by imitating the likes of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Nick Drake, Jimi Hendrix, and most of all Neil Young. After a childhood of formal classical cello study, this "new" music was a breath of fresh air. Putting aside his classical roots he dove headlong into the world of rock n roll and quickly discovered his true calling...Member of Reilly Coyote and the Bernie Reilly Band
Contact:
[email protected] or (208) 608-4913
Teaches Banjo, Mandolin, Piano and Cello as well
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Jason Homey — Boise, ID - under Banjo
Jason Homey — Boise, ID - under Banjo
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Jonah Shue - Boise, ID - under Violin
Jonah Shue - Boise, ID - under Violin
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Victor Skidanenko - Boise, ID - under banjo
Victor Skidanenko - Boise, ID - under banjo
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Boise Music Lessons - Boise, ID - under studio
Boise Music Lessons - Boise, ID - under studio
Becky Smith - Your home Boise/Treasure Valley and Pickers Paradise in Weiser, ID
Styles: Bluegrass, Swing, Other
Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Teacher Since: 1975
Pricing: $30 per half hour or $50 per hour
More About Me:
I travel all around the Treasure Valley to your home to teach private and Group lessons.
More info on my website at www.smithfowler.org/music/index.htm
Email for more info. Currently taking new students for the Fall season.
Contact:
[email protected]
Teaches also fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass, ukulele, and more.
Styles: Bluegrass, Swing, Other
Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Teacher Since: 1975
Pricing: $30 per half hour or $50 per hour
More About Me:
I travel all around the Treasure Valley to your home to teach private and Group lessons.
More info on my website at www.smithfowler.org/music/index.htm
Email for more info. Currently taking new students for the Fall season.
Contact:
[email protected]
Teaches also fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass, ukulele, and more.
Richard Veeh - Star, ID
Styles: Bluegrass, Western Swing, Country, Celtic, Folk, Jazz
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate
Teacher Since: intermittent since latter 1980s
Pricing: please call for price
More About Me: I started playing the mandolin in 1976 after moving to Montana from northern California. I had been playing guitar and a little bass prior to that, but mostly in the folk and soft rock vein. I have played in numerous "bluegrass" bands in which we were free to stretch the standard repertoire. I also played many years in a contra dance band. I have learned to play mandolin and about music in general mostly by accumulating an extensive library of instructional tapes, CDs, and books. Thus, I have studied the playing of David Grisman, Mike Marshall, Sam Bush, Tim O'Brien, Butch Baldassari, Andy Statman, Hershel Sizemore, Bill Monroe, Jesse McReynolds, Chris Thile, Bob Applebaum, Jethro Burns, Tiny Moore, et al.; and I try to use the knowledge I've gained from all of these resources to not only make students better mandolin players, but also better musicians.
Contact: E-mail: [email protected]
Cell: (805) 674-4775.
Styles: Bluegrass, Western Swing, Country, Celtic, Folk, Jazz
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate
Teacher Since: intermittent since latter 1980s
Pricing: please call for price
More About Me: I started playing the mandolin in 1976 after moving to Montana from northern California. I had been playing guitar and a little bass prior to that, but mostly in the folk and soft rock vein. I have played in numerous "bluegrass" bands in which we were free to stretch the standard repertoire. I also played many years in a contra dance band. I have learned to play mandolin and about music in general mostly by accumulating an extensive library of instructional tapes, CDs, and books. Thus, I have studied the playing of David Grisman, Mike Marshall, Sam Bush, Tim O'Brien, Butch Baldassari, Andy Statman, Hershel Sizemore, Bill Monroe, Jesse McReynolds, Chris Thile, Bob Applebaum, Jethro Burns, Tiny Moore, et al.; and I try to use the knowledge I've gained from all of these resources to not only make students better mandolin players, but also better musicians.
Contact: E-mail: [email protected]
Cell: (805) 674-4775.
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Jason Homey — Boise, ID - under Banjo
Jason Homey — Boise, ID - under Banjo
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Thomas Paul - Boise, ID - under guitar
Thomas Paul - Boise, ID - under guitar
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Nyk Vail - Rexburg, ID - under Guitar
Nyk Vail - Rexburg, ID - under Guitar
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Fiddle Express Music - Melba, ID - under Studios
Fiddle Express Music - Melba, ID - under Studios
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Jonah Shue - Boise, ID - under Violin
Jonah Shue - Boise, ID - under Violin
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Victor Skidanenko - Boise, ID - under banjo
Victor Skidanenko - Boise, ID - under banjo
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Boise Music Lessons - Boise, ID - under studio
Boise Music Lessons - Boise, ID - under studio
Jonah Shue - Boise, ID
Styles: Certified O'Connor Method teacher, Celtic, Old time, Bluegrass, Swing, and more
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since: 1991
Pricing: Lessons are $30 for a private 1/2 hr lesson and $40 for a 45 minutes.
More About Me:
Jonah has been involved in music and performing since he was able to hold an instrument. He studied with many of the region's finest players and teachers before pursuing classical guitar at the University of Oregon. Returning to Boise in 1991, Jonah played in local bands and taught private lessons at Old Boise Guitar Co. before moving to Boston in 1995 to study jazz guitar, violin, and improvisation at the Berklee College of Music. Traveling and playing throughout Europe and Asia, he came back to Boise in 2002 and co-founded Old Boise Music Studios where he has been teaching since 2005. A life long devotee of swinging dance music, he is happy to maintain a busy performing schedule with 3 great swinging dance bands The Country Club, The Frim Fram Four, and The Hokum Hi-Flyers. Jonah loves being crazy busy with music and living with his wife and two sons in Boise, Idaho.
For more info go to Jonas webpage @ www.jonahshue.com/
Teaches guitar mandolin, vocals, harmony singing, bass, ukulele and viola as well
Contact:
[email protected]
Styles: Certified O'Connor Method teacher, Celtic, Old time, Bluegrass, Swing, and more
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since: 1991
Pricing: Lessons are $30 for a private 1/2 hr lesson and $40 for a 45 minutes.
More About Me:
Jonah has been involved in music and performing since he was able to hold an instrument. He studied with many of the region's finest players and teachers before pursuing classical guitar at the University of Oregon. Returning to Boise in 1991, Jonah played in local bands and taught private lessons at Old Boise Guitar Co. before moving to Boston in 1995 to study jazz guitar, violin, and improvisation at the Berklee College of Music. Traveling and playing throughout Europe and Asia, he came back to Boise in 2002 and co-founded Old Boise Music Studios where he has been teaching since 2005. A life long devotee of swinging dance music, he is happy to maintain a busy performing schedule with 3 great swinging dance bands The Country Club, The Frim Fram Four, and The Hokum Hi-Flyers. Jonah loves being crazy busy with music and living with his wife and two sons in Boise, Idaho.
For more info go to Jonas webpage @ www.jonahshue.com/
Teaches guitar mandolin, vocals, harmony singing, bass, ukulele and viola as well
Contact:
[email protected]
Idaho Junior Jammer Fiddlers - Nampa, ID
Styles: Fiddle
Levels: All
Teacher Since: over 30 years
Pricing: feel free to contact the instructors to inquire about lessons
More About the Fiddlers:
For the last 30 years a group of fiddlers known as the Idaho Junior JammerFiddlers has performed here in Idaho and around the country. Formed by localmusic teacher Roberta Pearce the Jammers and her beginning group the Little Hoedowners perform two annual shows a year, the Country Harvest Hoedown in November and the Country Gospel Hoedown in March. The groups also spend the months in between performing at events around the area.
Contact: Roberta "Bobbie" Pearce - [email protected]
or web page at www.idopenfiddlecontest.com/jammers/jammers.html
Styles: Fiddle
Levels: All
Teacher Since: over 30 years
Pricing: feel free to contact the instructors to inquire about lessons
More About the Fiddlers:
For the last 30 years a group of fiddlers known as the Idaho Junior JammerFiddlers has performed here in Idaho and around the country. Formed by localmusic teacher Roberta Pearce the Jammers and her beginning group the Little Hoedowners perform two annual shows a year, the Country Harvest Hoedown in November and the Country Gospel Hoedown in March. The groups also spend the months in between performing at events around the area.
Contact: Roberta "Bobbie" Pearce - [email protected]
or web page at www.idopenfiddlecontest.com/jammers/jammers.html
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Fiddle Express Music - Melba, ID - under Studios
Fiddle Express Music - Melba, ID - under Studios
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Boise Music Lessons - Boise, ID - under studios
Boise Music Lessons - Boise, ID - under studios
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Jonah Shue - Boise, ID - under Violin
Jonah Shue - Boise, ID - under Violin
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Thomas Paul - Boise, ID - under guitar
Thomas Paul - Boise, ID - under guitar
Boise Music Lessons - Boise, ID
Instruments: Guitar, Violin/Fiddle, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Piano, Drums, Harmonica, and more!
Styles: Bluegrass, Folk, Contemporary, and more!
Levels: Beginning and Intermediate
Teachers Since: 2000
Pricing: Seasonal and Annual Membership options for solo learners or families. Visit www.boisemusiclessons.com for details.
More About Us:
Boise Music Lessons is on a mission to show everyone how fun and easy it is to play music. Whether you strum some chords, fiddle a tune, or just shake an egg, music is a wonderful way to connect and spend time with family and friends.
Boise Music Lessons is owned and operated by Angie Stevens and Marcus Orton. Through a combination of one-on-one lessons and group jam sessions called "Hootenannies," Angie and Marcus help their students hone their instrumental skills and learn to play music together, regardless of experience or age. Their cozy home studio is conveniently located on the Boise bench.
Hear from their studio members:
"Each month I learn a little more and wonder why I did not get started sooner. I also leave Marcus and Angie’s house with a big smile on my face because I had so much fun. They have a nice, laid-back vibe that instantly made me feel at home." --Guitar, harmonica, & mandolin student. Studio member since 2016
"All three of our children are learning multiple instruments now thanks to the versatility, talent, and patience of the teachers at Boise Music Lessons. Their dad is joining in now, too! They are especially fond of the group Hootenanny lessons. I recommend Boise Music Lessons to all of our local friends..." -- Parent of guitar, violin/fiddle, piano, & drum students. Studio members since 2014.
"I like to use my guest passes to bring my wife with me to learn the guitar and share in the community experience..." -- Piano & drum student. Studio member since 2017.
"My son has been taking lessons here for almost 9 years. Marcus and Angie are amazing instructors and offer affordable membership options and a cool community vibe. One really cool thing is that the students have group hootenannies once a month so they gain experience performing in a group setting and get to try out new instruments. My son started at 5 and has never wanted to quit or take a break so they definitely make it fun to learn." -- Parent of violin/fiddle student. Studio members since 2010.
Learn more: www.boisemusiclessons.com
Instruments: Guitar, Violin/Fiddle, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Piano, Drums, Harmonica, and more!
Styles: Bluegrass, Folk, Contemporary, and more!
Levels: Beginning and Intermediate
Teachers Since: 2000
Pricing: Seasonal and Annual Membership options for solo learners or families. Visit www.boisemusiclessons.com for details.
More About Us:
Boise Music Lessons is on a mission to show everyone how fun and easy it is to play music. Whether you strum some chords, fiddle a tune, or just shake an egg, music is a wonderful way to connect and spend time with family and friends.
Boise Music Lessons is owned and operated by Angie Stevens and Marcus Orton. Through a combination of one-on-one lessons and group jam sessions called "Hootenannies," Angie and Marcus help their students hone their instrumental skills and learn to play music together, regardless of experience or age. Their cozy home studio is conveniently located on the Boise bench.
Hear from their studio members:
"Each month I learn a little more and wonder why I did not get started sooner. I also leave Marcus and Angie’s house with a big smile on my face because I had so much fun. They have a nice, laid-back vibe that instantly made me feel at home." --Guitar, harmonica, & mandolin student. Studio member since 2016
"All three of our children are learning multiple instruments now thanks to the versatility, talent, and patience of the teachers at Boise Music Lessons. Their dad is joining in now, too! They are especially fond of the group Hootenanny lessons. I recommend Boise Music Lessons to all of our local friends..." -- Parent of guitar, violin/fiddle, piano, & drum students. Studio members since 2014.
"I like to use my guest passes to bring my wife with me to learn the guitar and share in the community experience..." -- Piano & drum student. Studio member since 2017.
"My son has been taking lessons here for almost 9 years. Marcus and Angie are amazing instructors and offer affordable membership options and a cool community vibe. One really cool thing is that the students have group hootenannies once a month so they gain experience performing in a group setting and get to try out new instruments. My son started at 5 and has never wanted to quit or take a break so they definitely make it fun to learn." -- Parent of violin/fiddle student. Studio members since 2010.
Learn more: www.boisemusiclessons.com
Fiddle Express Music Studio (with Emma Beck) - Melba, ID
Instruments: Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Double Bass, Ukulele
Styles: Bluegrass, Classical, Gospel, Contest Fiddling
Levels: All
Teacher Since: 2012
Pricing: contact Emma
More About Me:
We are a family-based studio located in Melba Idaho. We not only teach individual lessons, but create many opportunities for our students to join our family band in shows/performances all around the Treasure Valley.
Check us out on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/fiddleexpress/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
Contact:
[email protected]
Instruments: Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Double Bass, Ukulele
Styles: Bluegrass, Classical, Gospel, Contest Fiddling
Levels: All
Teacher Since: 2012
Pricing: contact Emma
More About Me:
We are a family-based studio located in Melba Idaho. We not only teach individual lessons, but create many opportunities for our students to join our family band in shows/performances all around the Treasure Valley.
Check us out on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/fiddleexpress/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
Contact:
[email protected]
Old Boise Music Studios - Boise ID
Instruments: Guitar, voice, bass, mandolin, slide/steel, fiddle
Levels: all
Pricing: see web page
Contact:
http://oldboise.com/merchant/old-boise-music-studio/
Instruments: Guitar, voice, bass, mandolin, slide/steel, fiddle
Levels: all
Pricing: see web page
Contact:
http://oldboise.com/merchant/old-boise-music-studio/
Fiddlin Frog String Studio - Boise, ID
Instruments: Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Bass, Banjo
Styles: Fiddle, Old Time, other
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since: 2001
Pricing: ask
More About Studio:
At Fiddlin Frog String Studio we believe that music is meant to be enjoyed and played throughout a lifetime.
Whether you are a young beginner or young at heart, we welcome you to our studio.
Fiddlin Frog String Studio is located at 601 W. Rossi St., Boise, Idaho 83706
Contact:
[email protected]
Instruments: Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Bass, Banjo
Styles: Fiddle, Old Time, other
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since: 2001
Pricing: ask
More About Studio:
At Fiddlin Frog String Studio we believe that music is meant to be enjoyed and played throughout a lifetime.
Whether you are a young beginner or young at heart, we welcome you to our studio.
Fiddlin Frog String Studio is located at 601 W. Rossi St., Boise, Idaho 83706
Contact:
[email protected]
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