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Workshops
Topics: Rock, blues, celtic, bluegrass, jazz, and "electrifying" the string instrument. Students learn idiomatic rhythms, riffs, bowings, techniques, and (time permitting) the basics of improvisation in the selected genre. When possible, instructional materials are sent in advance. Rhythm instruments (guitar, piano and/or drums) are encouraged and can be easily arranged.
Add a Concert: Participants are encouraged to give a concert in conjunction with the workshop. Featured soloists have included selected students, teachers, and the ViolinistExtremist, Ed Caner. Click here for an example of a one-day district-wide school program with concert.
Recent Workshops & Lectures:
String Programs:
- Longmont Suzuki Strings (Longmont, CO)
Fiddling Clinician
- Cleveland Institute of Music Suzuki Program
Fiddling Clinician
- Bay Village Public Schools (Ohio)
(grades 4-12, jazz, blues, & rock)
"Day for Strings" 2003, 2004, 2005
- Elyria Public Schools
(grades 7-8, blues)
- Medina Public Schools
(grades 9-12, Celtic, bluegrass, and rock)
- Wapakoneta Public Schools
(grades 4-10, rock violin)
Festivals:
- Rocky Grass Academy, Lyons, Colorado
(affiliated with the Telluride Bluegrass Festival)
Bluegrass Instructor/Clinician
- The Western Slopes Summer Music Festival, Crested Butte, Colorado
Electronic, hip hop and swing fiddling clinician/instructor for advanced strings
Trade Organizations:
- American String Teacher's Association National Convention (Reno, NV) 2005
Fiddling for Classical Stiffs Clinician
- Colorado Chapter of the American String Teachers Association
Fiddling and blues/rock clinician
- Florida Music Educator's Association
Fiddling Clinician
- North Carolina Music Educators Association
Fiddling Clinician
- Ohio Music Educators Association
Fiddling Clinician
Performing Arts Societies & Centers:
- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland, Ohio) Education Department
Rock Violin clinician
- Trinity Chamber Music Series (Cleveland, Ohio)
Fiddling Performer/Clinician
Teaching Reviews:
"Thanks, Ed. Comments on your work are VERY favorable and everyone I've seen so far wants to do more! Thanks for all your inspiration..."
- Ellie LeRoux, Longmont Suzuki Strings
“The kids really dug it, especially the electric stuff, which was very cool. We’ll have you back next year for bluegrass fiddling.”
- Keith Holiday, Director of String Programs, Medina Public Schools
“I can’t believe how the 7th graders responded. I have some students who rarely behave, but they were transfixed. The workshops with Ed were a huge success.”
- Ann Gilbert, String Teacher, Elyria Public Schools
“It was a pleasure to work with Ed. He was a huge hit with the students. They learned a lot and had a fun time. I’ve had many, many positive comments. He is to be congratulated!”
- Claudia Hook, String Teacher and coordinator of Bay Village Public School’s Day for Strings
Copyright 2005 Edward M. Caner, all rights reserved.