Hi everyone, I`m in Melbourne Australia. I was wondering if there are any non-classical violin teachers around? I`m talking about someone who teach bluegrass or Irish-type violin playing right off the bat. I suppose classical violin teachers are dime-a-dozen..? Thanks, - James.

Me again, I wanted to mention non-classical European music as well. I don`t really know how to describe it without sounding like a doofus but - kinda like the Southern European folk ethnic violin playing, like what the gypsies play.. I hope somebody out there knows what I`m talking about. Thanks, - James.

Hi James,

non-classical violin playing is usually referred to as fiddling. A quick google search came up with these possible starting points:

http://www.users.bigpond.com/tellingtales/FiddleClub_files/FiddleClub.HTM

http://bluegrass.org.au/Festivals/hawkesbury/index.cfm

If you get in touch with the Melbourne Scottish Fiddlers Club, they can probably help with further leads.

D`oh, if I knew it was only a quick google search away I wouldn`t wasted your time. But thanks! Actually I didn`t know that fiddling referred to non-classical violin playing. I`ll check out the links. Thanks again, - James.