We’re excited to announce a new course called Western Swing Fiddle with Chad Manning! In this course, you’ll learn to play classic western swing melodies and solos from western swing fiddle greats like Johnny Gimble and Joe Holley, exploring the cowboy jazz made popular by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys and other classic acts. You’ll learn the melody and a solo for songs like “San Antonio Rose,” “Faded Love,” “Sugar Moon,” and others, along with tips on western swing fiddle technique, phrasing, and improvisation. Chad will be adding new lessons to the course each month. Check out Chad’s introductory video here, and go to the main Western Swing Fiddle page to join the course with a monthly or annual subscription!
Sign up for Western Swing Fiddle with Chad Manning now!
Chad Manning is a Bay Area bluegrass, old-time, and swing fiddler who plays with the David Grisman Sextet, the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, and Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands. Over the years he has toured with many bluegrass greats such as J.D. Crowe, Curly Seckler, Alan Munde, and Tony Trischka, to name a few. Chad also finds great joy in teaching and working with all levels of adult fiddle students. He and his wife, Catherine, teach more than a hundred students at their studio in Berkeley, California.
Join us for this exciting new course in Western Swing Fiddle taught by a master fiddler!
Sign up for Western Swing Fiddle with Chad Manning now!
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