Learn to Fiddle in 30 Days A Simple, Encouraging Beginner's Guide for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Have you always wanted to play the fiddle-but felt overwhelmed, too busy, or unsure where to start?
Learn to Fiddle in 30 Days is a friendly, step-by-step beginner guide designed to take you from holding the instrument to playing real fiddle tunes-with just a few minutes of focused practice a day.
Written by award-winning fiddler, certified music educator, and homeschool director Brook Deaton, this book removes the intimidation factor and replaces it with clear instruction, encouragement, and steady progress
What You'll Learn Inside
- How to properly hold the fiddle and bow
- How to tune your violin (even if you've never done it before)
- Easy bowing exercises that build control and confidence
- How to read fiddle tablature (no prior music reading required!)
- Traditional fiddle songs like Boil the Cabbage, Lisa Jane, Rubber Dolly, and Old Joe Clark
- How to fix squeaks and develop a better tone
- Simple D and A scales with creative variations
- How to combine songs into a fun hoedown medley
- Weekly practice logs to keep you consistent and motivated
A Clear 4-Week Game Plan
This book is laid out in four easy weeks, each building naturally on the last:
Week 1: Parts of the fiddle, bowing basics, and your first song
Week 2: Technique fixes, new songs, and stronger habits
Week 3: Bow control, scales, and musical confidence
Week 4: Tone improvement and full song play-throughs
You don't need hours of practice-5-15 minutes a day is enough to see real progress.
Perfect For:
- Absolute beginners
- Kids, teens, and adults
- Homeschool families
- Parents learning alongside their children&
