Private Lessons - Fiddle & Stepdance
Private lessons are offered in the Sea to Sky Corridor and beyond.
Online Zoom lessons are available for students anywhere in the world.
FIDDLE
Fun and inspiring, personalized fiddle / violin instruction is offered, guided by the student’s learning style and creative goals.
With a love for sharing the joy of music and helping learners of all ages, Jocelyn teaches by ear and notation, helps develop repertoire incorporating technique and stylistic devices, and encourages students to learn the music pieces they want to play.
STEPDANCE
Traditional music is made for dancing! With a background in Canadian stepdance (Cape Breton, Ottawa Valley, and French Canadian styles), Jocelyn offers private instruction to learners of all ages and ability levels.
Fiddle & Stepdance Workshops
Fiddle and stepdance workshops are fun! Jocelyn has taught workshops and led strings programs at numerous schools, venues, music camps, and festivals in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., France, and Malaysia.
These include the Squamish Academy of Music (CAN), Squamish Waldorf School (CAN), Open Door Music School (CAN), Bella Coola Music Camp (CAN), Georgia Straight Guitar Workshop (CAN), Dusty Strings (USA), Northern Streams Festival (UK), Niel Gow Festival (UK), and Festival La Semaine Acadienne (FRA).
Online Stepdance Workshops
Jocelyn offers a 6-week online Stepdance Workshop Series, for learners around the world! All ages are welcome. Classes are held on Zoom, and additional recording and video resources are provided.
Two series are offered:
• Intro to Stepdance (no dance experience necessary)
• Next Steps (continuing steps and routines)
School Performances
Jocelyn and her band offer interactive, fun and lively school assembly performances! These provide an introduction to the folk music instruments of the band, and celebrate the traditional music and dance styles of Canada.
Performances are usually 45 minutes, and can be customized for elementary, middle school, or high school audiences.
Available in English, French, or bilingual.