MEGAN CRONIN
Poetic Indie Americana
Violin & Fiddle: It’s a Democracy!
This class is for beginner-ish and intermediate violin and fiddle players who want a chance to play their favorite songs with others in a supportive setting. At the start of this series the instructor will present 10 tunes in the genres of folk, jazz, bluegrass, Irish, blues, pop and/or classical and students will vote in three of these tunes to work on over the course of the term. Elements of notation, ornamentation, harmony, techniques for playing with a group and specific genre etiquette will also be covered in the class.
Fridays 6:10pm-7:10pm
September 25th - November 6th 2026
at TaborSpace (in the Artspace room) 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland
7 weeks - $175
Drop-in - $30
FAQ
Am I at the right playing level for this class?
If you can work through some or most of the Suzuki Violin Book One, then you will be totally fine in this class (just google "Suzuki Violin Book One PDF" to check it out).
What do I need to bring to class?
Your violin, a music stand and any music you have printed out. The teacher will share the music for class via Google Drive before class starts. However, if you do not have a printer, the teacher will have extra copies.
What kind of music will we play in class?
Anything from Irish to rock to jazz to classical. The students will be presented with 10 songs and each person will vote for their favorite 3. These votes will be added up and the top 3 songs will be the ones we will focus on over the course of the seven weeks.
What if I’m not sure I want to join the class but am curious?
You are welcome to sit in on the first class without any fees. Just contact the teacher (Megan - musiclessonsbymegan@gmail.com) and let her know you are planning to do so.
How does a Drop-In work?
Simply sign up by paying the $30 ahead of class and emailing the instructor which day you are planning to attend. You are also welcome to email the instructor and pay in person the day of class via cash, check or Vemno.
How do I get to TaborSpace?
TaborSpace is located inside Mt Tabor Presbyterian Church at 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland. Use the main front doors of the building and you will see the sign for the ArtSpace room, which is located on the main level of the building. There is typically street parking available as well as a lot across SE 54th Ave that you can use.
Is there financial assistance for this class?
Yes. If you would like to take this class but are experiencing financial hardships simply enter the promo code HAPPYMUSIC when you checkout for a 20% discount.
Feel free to email the teacher with any other questions or concerns: musiclessonsbymegan@gmail.com