Paul Bradley | Violin Maker Ireland

Workshops & Lessons

Paul's approach to teaching and giving workshops is developed from his own experience of learning the fiddle, coupled with his knowledge of conducting private lessons and workshops at the annual Willie Clancy Summer School in Milltown Malbay, County Clare and his years of teaching.

Emphasis is placed (as far as possible) on all aspects of traditional Irish fiddle-playing: posture, technique, timing, tone, tuning,ornamentation and individual style.

Paul specialises in basic technique as he finds that it is often not taught to a sufficient level. E.g. holding the fiddle - holding/carrying the bow - stance - how to sit or stand - the bow-stroke etc.

He uses written musical notation and ABC notation plus integration of learning by ear.

Click on the links to the left to find out more about the specifics of Paul's Workshops and Lessons, namely "influences", "style", "technique" and "teaching".

Lessons can be booked by phone or by Email and are available to individuals at a rate of 20 Euro per half hour for a minimum block-booking of five lessons in advance. (Group rates are negotiable). Individual workshop rates and group workshops are by appointment and are negotiable.

If you are interested in inviting Paul Bradley to conduct a FIDDLE WORKSHOP in your area, simply Email him.