About the Artist:
Kelly is a working musician (fiddle player) with 30 plus years of performing experience throughout the U.S. and Canada. As a musician, he has gone from mere appreciation of music and all of its sounds to a much more complex realization of music ans a powerful testimony in the human spirit and the wonders of the creative energies that it possesses. “It is the nature of the gift that I possess that not only requires me to share this with anyone and everyone, but also to pass it on, as it is truly a wonderful thing.” Kelly sees teaching the fiddle as yet another opportunity to do just that, to share and pass on the art of music.

Residency Description & Objectives:Students will be able to play at least 2 to 3 complete fiddle tunes (1 to 2 tunes for a 1 week residency) and acquire a basic working knowledge of the violin and its relationship to folk music traditions.

Staff and Community Offerings:
I can offer a pre-residency workshop for teachers, parents, and volunteers so that they may assist and encourage their children or students in this creative endeavor. Or; the above people may simply participate from day one with the residency and offer assistance as they acquire their skills.

Facilities and Supplies:
Generally, all that is needed is a large room located in such a way as to not disturb any others with enough chairs for everyone. Kelly will supply all of the fiddles (sizes 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4).