It suddenly dawned on me that I've got an opportunity to go to Scotland this summer for a fiddle camp. I'm free the last half of July and the first week in August.
I see two choices: Fiddle Week in Taransay, Harris July 21-26, with Pete Cooper, Allan Henderson, Alistair White, Patsy Reid, and Andy Thorburn. Or Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye, July 28-August 2, with Alasdair Fraser and Karen Steven.
Does anyone have experience (or failing that, hearsay) about the two camps that can help me decide which one I might prefer? I'm interested in small class sizes, good instruction, learning not just tunes but technique and styles, a friendly atmosphere, plenty of jamming at night, exposure to Scottish culture.
Are there any other similar camps I'm overlooking?
Comments anyone?
Jerry Agin
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