Larry Rice : Fiddle Lessons


	I am passionate about music of all kinds, and I love to teach. I teach fiddle, guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo (clawhammer style). I honestly believe that the world would be a better place if more people played music. Pictured to the left is me and my student Danny Willson, who won the blue ribbon in the "Old-Hands" division at the Speedy Tolliver Fiddle and Banjo Fest in Arlington in September 2009. It made me very happy to help him bring out his talent and achieve this. I give lessons in my studio in Falls Church City, Virginia and at my home studio in Great Falls, Virginia. I charge $30 for a half hour and $55 for an hour, $50 for an hour if you can come during the day. Scroll down for parent and student quotes. Fiddle - beginner to advanced Guitar - beginner to intermediate Mandolin - beginner to intermediate Bass - beginner to intermediate Banjo - beginner clawhammer (frailing) NEW - Skype Music Lessons! Thanks to the miracles of technology, I now give Internet Lessons. As long as you have a webcam, Skype, and a broadband connection, it works. So, if you don't live close or don't have the time to drive over, I can still teach you. You'll get access to my file sharing site to download movies of me playing the songs so you can watch and listen to how it should be played. Email me at fiddler@larryricemusic.com for more information. Student and parent quotes: Larry Rice is a gifted musician with an innate talent for teaching children to play many different instruments. He has been teaching my son for 5 years now. In that time I have seen my son learn to play the guitar like a real musician. But what I really love is Larry's connection with Turner and the way he has taught him to love and appreciate many different genres of music! - Kathryn Schmidt Larry has been a great teacher for me. He's helped me get through the tough songs while always being patient and encouraging. He's helped me become a better player and performer, whether it's teaching me positions on the violin or accompanying me on guitar in the fiddle competition! Most importantly, Larry's shown me how much fun fiddle can be. - Daniel Willson, 14-year-old fiddler Larry Rice has been a great teacher for both myself and my son. He inspires me to keep trying, and makes lessons something to look forward to. One of my favorite parts of a lesson is when he plays along with me on one of his instruments, so that even though I'm a beginner, I can experience what it's like to do more than just practice. Larry also has great rapport with kids and is flexible enough to meet them at their interest level. I am always impressed with how much Larry knows, so that he can teach me the fiddle and my son, electric guitar. I highly recommend him as a teacher. Carla Reissman, aspiring fiddler If you're trying to find a teacher who will encourage your child to develop their skills and help them find joy in the instrument and the music they play, it's Larry. - Lisa Willson, mom of a 14-year-old fiddler Larry has been a real inspiration to my son. They create songs together while learning in a way that makes guitar lessons fun for him. While the challenge may be to get my son to practice, he looks forward to lessons. I've recommended Larry to other friends as well who have been very happy. Larry's experience as a songwriter and performer makes him a unique and wonderful teacher for budding musicians! - R. Carter We've been so pleased with Larry Rice as our son's guitar teacher! In the words of my son, "The best thing about Larry is how he relates to you." By letting my son choose the music he is going to play, Larry demonstrate his understanding of children and how they excell when they are allowed to pursue their own interests and passions. I think this quality of "relateability" is the key to successful student-teacher relationships and Larry's easy-going encouragement and true love of teaching music comes through in his lessons! We couldn't be happier with both the quality of his teaching and his innovative teaching methods. My son thinks Larry is the Guitar Hero because he can play Sweet Home Alabama! I think Larry is great because he is very positive with my 9-yr-old son and this gives my son confidence to do his best. - Jessica Both my daughter and I began fiddle with Larry. He has been a great teacher, and obviously loves music, teaching and the fiddle! - Allison (mother of Winston) Mclean VA Larry's a great fiddle and guitar instructor. Our move to Houston didn't stop us from taking lessons at the "Little House" - the video conference lessons and video download practice guides are great! We've both made great progress - he makes learning music fun! - Ben and Alex de Alvarez My 10 year-old son is on his third year playing fiddle with Larry and going strong. Here's what a parent needs to know about Larry; he's patient, kind, gentle, laid-back and supportive. Here's what a kid needs to know about Larry; he's cool, he's fun, he likes kids, helps you pick cool music (no twinkle twinkle little star here!) and he's in a band. It doesn't get any better than that! - Suzanne Corcoran Early I have been a student of Larry Rice for past six months. During this time I have learned an incredible amount about music. In the past, I struggled to learn music and never thought I would be able to understand the theory behind it. Larry's simplistic approach to teaching has made it so easy for me to learn. I am now not only playing fluently, but I am writing my own music as well! Larry's vast knowledge of music theory and his gift of patience makes him invaluable as a teacher. I can honestly say my time with him has been money well spent!. - Jana Leigh McWhorter, www.janaleighmusic.com Superb fiddle teacher with just the right mix of patience and expertise! - Tom Tudor

I am passionate about music of all kinds, and I love to teach. I teach fiddle, guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo (clawhammer style). I honestly believe that the world would be a better place if more people played music. Pictured to the left is me and my student Danny Willson, who won the blue ribbon in the "Old-Hands" division at the Speedy Tolliver Fiddle and Banjo Fest in Arlington in September 2009. It made me very happy to help him bring out his talent and achieve this. I give lessons in my studio in Falls Church City, Virginia and at my home studio in Great Falls, Virginia. I charge $30 for a half hour and $55 for an hour, $50 for an hour if you can come during the day. Scroll down for parent and student quotes.

Fiddle - beginner to advanced

Guitar - beginner to intermediate

Mandolin - beginner to intermediate

Bass - beginner to intermediate

Banjo - beginner clawhammer (frailing)

NEW - Skype Music Lessons! Thanks to the miracles of technology, I now give Internet Lessons. As long as you have a webcam, Skype, and a broadband connection, it works. So, if you don't live close or don't have the time to drive over, I can still teach you. You'll get access to my file sharing site to download movies of me playing the songs so you can watch and listen to how it should be played.

Email me at fiddler@larryricemusic.com for more information. Student and parent quotes:

Larry Rice is a gifted musician with an innate talent for teaching children to play many different instruments. He has been teaching my son for 5 years now. In that time I have seen my son learn to play the guitar like a real musician. But what I really love is Larry's connection with Turner and the way he has taught him to love and appreciate many different genres of music! - Kathryn Schmidt

Larry has been a great teacher for me. He's helped me get through the tough songs while always being patient and encouraging. He's helped me become a better player and performer, whether it's teaching me positions on the violin or accompanying me on guitar in the fiddle competition! Most importantly, Larry's shown me how much fun fiddle can be. - Daniel Willson, 14-year-old fiddler

Larry Rice has been a great teacher for both myself and my son. He inspires me to keep trying, and makes lessons something to look forward to. One of my favorite parts of a lesson is when he plays along with me on one of his instruments, so that even though I'm a beginner, I can experience what it's like to do more than just practice. Larry also has great rapport with kids and is flexible enough to meet them at their interest level. I am always impressed with how much Larry knows, so that he can teach me the fiddle and my son, electric guitar. I highly recommend him as a teacher. Carla Reissman, aspiring fiddler

If you're trying to find a teacher who will encourage your child to develop their skills and help them find joy in the instrument and the music they play, it's Larry. - Lisa Willson, mom of a 14-year-old fiddler

Larry has been a real inspiration to my son. They create songs together while learning in a way that makes guitar lessons fun for him. While the challenge may be to get my son to practice, he looks forward to lessons. I've recommended Larry to other friends as well who have been very happy. Larry's experience as a songwriter and performer makes him a unique and wonderful teacher for budding musicians! - R. Carter

We've been so pleased with Larry Rice as our son's guitar teacher! In the words of my son, "The best thing about Larry is how he relates to you." By letting my son choose the music he is going to play, Larry demonstrate his understanding of children and how they excell when they are allowed to pursue their own interests and passions. I think this quality of "relateability" is the key to successful student-teacher relationships and Larry's easy-going encouragement and true love of teaching music comes through in his lessons! We couldn't be happier with both the quality of his teaching and his innovative teaching methods.

My son thinks Larry is the Guitar Hero because he can play Sweet Home Alabama! I think Larry is great because he is very positive with my 9-yr-old son and this gives my son confidence to do his best. - Jessica

Both my daughter and I began fiddle with Larry. He has been a great teacher, and obviously loves music, teaching and the fiddle! - Allison (mother of Winston) Mclean VA

Larry's a great fiddle and guitar instructor. Our move to Houston didn't stop us from taking lessons at the "Little House" - the video conference lessons and video download practice guides are great! We've both made great progress - he makes learning music fun! - Ben and Alex de Alvarez

My 10 year-old son is on his third year playing fiddle with Larry and going strong. Here's what a parent needs to know about Larry; he's patient, kind, gentle, laid-back and supportive. Here's what a kid needs to know about Larry; he's cool, he's fun, he likes kids, helps you pick cool music (no twinkle twinkle little star here!) and he's in a band. It doesn't get any better than that! - Suzanne Corcoran Early

I have been a student of Larry Rice for past six months. During this time I have learned an incredible amount about music. In the past, I struggled to learn music and never thought I would be able to understand the theory behind it. Larry's simplistic approach to teaching has made it so easy for me to learn. I am now not only playing fluently, but I am writing my own music as well! Larry's vast knowledge of music theory and his gift of patience makes him invaluable as a teacher. I can honestly say my time with him has been money well spent!. - Jana Leigh McWhorter, www.janaleighmusic.com

Superb fiddle teacher with just the right mix of patience and expertise! - Tom Tudor