The Sandbridge Fiddle Retreat!!
In-person and zooming
Spring, 2023
Tuesday, April 11 through Saturday, April 15, 2023
The Sandbridge Fiddle Retreat - The Sandfiddlers of Sandbridge!
In-Person and Zooming
For the last 10+ years at Sandbridge, I have given informal fiddle lessons. We now hold a mini-Sandbridge fiddle retreat!!
WHEN: Tuesday April 11, 2023 - Saturday April 15, 2023. Arrive Tuesday any time after 11:00 a.m. First session is Tuesday mid-afternoon (3:00-5:00 p.m.); Wed - Thu from 9:30-12, 2-4:30; Fri 9:30-12; jamming Friday afternoon with some possible; brief review sessions in the evening and jamming. Check out on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. We do a lot of jamming!
WHAT: A 3.5 day retreat for intermediate old-time fiddle! Bowing patterns; left-hand techniques; adding chords; applying chord theory to learn and process tunes; simple backup ideas; repertoire; altered tunings; lots of jamming and much more!
WHO: Intermediate level fiddle players – typically 12-16 players (spouses welcome).
WHERE: Sandbridge VA – just south of Virginia Beach.
LODGING: We will stay in a 12-bedroom oceanfront house (See Oceanfront Villa) and a 6-bedroom oceanfront house next door (See Beachy Keen). Most participants will stay in private rooms but there are some shared rooms available.
FEE: $850 for sharing a room; $975 private room. Spouse/guest may attend for additional $350. This covers lodging, food and the workshop. If enrollment is sufficient, we may have a chef to prepare our dinners. Rooming will be a mix of mostly private with some sharing (if desired) with no more than two to a room. Zoom fee: $500
Deposit due: Nov 15
Payment Full payment by Jan 15.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for those needing help. Contact Ken directly.
CONTACT: Ken at 410-746-8387 or kenkolodner@aol.com
5 ways to pay: Payment may be made by check, echeck, Venmo, Paypal or credit card. The "Paypal to a friend" option works great!! But be sure to fund your account FIRST to avoid fees. My bank does not currently accept Zelle.
Mail a payment to:
Ken Kolodner
3806 Fenchurch Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Call Ken to pay by credit card (a $35 service fee will be added)
To send money via Paypal, log in to your PayPal account, click Send Money at the top of the page, and fill out the form to send money to a friend. There is NO fee for this method if you sign up for PayPal - which is also free. You set up your PayPal account to deduct money from your checking account. Super easy! YOU MUST FUND YOUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO AVOID FEES.
Cancellation Policy: All payments are non-refundable.
Workshop fee may be partially refunded only if your spot can be filled. I encourage the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. PLEASE get travel insurance. It is not expensive and protects your investment.
Ken evaluates all applicants for acceptance into the workshop.
The Sandbridge Fiddle Retreat - The Sandfiddlers of Sandbridge!
In-Person and Zooming
For the last 10+ years at Sandbridge, I have given informal fiddle lessons. We now hold a mini-Sandbridge fiddle retreat!!
WHEN: Tuesday April 11, 2023 - Saturday April 15, 2023. Arrive Tuesday any time after 11:00 a.m. First session is Tuesday mid-afternoon (3:00-5:00 p.m.); Wed - Thu from 9:30-12, 2-4:30; Fri 9:30-12; jamming Friday afternoon with some possible; brief review sessions in the evening and jamming. Check out on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. We do a lot of jamming!
WHAT: A 3.5 day retreat for intermediate old-time fiddle! Bowing patterns; left-hand techniques; adding chords; applying chord theory to learn and process tunes; simple backup ideas; repertoire; altered tunings; lots of jamming and much more!
WHO: Intermediate level fiddle players – typically 12-16 players (spouses welcome).
WHERE: Sandbridge VA – just south of Virginia Beach.
LODGING: We will stay in a 12-bedroom oceanfront house (See Oceanfront Villa) and a 6-bedroom oceanfront house next door (See Beachy Keen). Most participants will stay in private rooms but there are some shared rooms available.
FEE: $850 for sharing a room; $975 private room. Spouse/guest may attend for additional $350. This covers lodging, food and the workshop. If enrollment is sufficient, we may have a chef to prepare our dinners. Rooming will be a mix of mostly private with some sharing (if desired) with no more than two to a room. Zoom fee: $500
Deposit due: Nov 15
Payment Full payment by Jan 15.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for those needing help. Contact Ken directly.
CONTACT: Ken at 410-746-8387 or kenkolodner@aol.com
5 ways to pay: Payment may be made by check, echeck, Venmo, Paypal or credit card. The "Paypal to a friend" option works great!! But be sure to fund your account FIRST to avoid fees. My bank does not currently accept Zelle.
Mail a payment to:
Ken Kolodner
3806 Fenchurch Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Call Ken to pay by credit card (a $35 service fee will be added)
To send money via Paypal, log in to your PayPal account, click Send Money at the top of the page, and fill out the form to send money to a friend. There is NO fee for this method if you sign up for PayPal - which is also free. You set up your PayPal account to deduct money from your checking account. Super easy! YOU MUST FUND YOUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO AVOID FEES.
Cancellation Policy: All payments are non-refundable.
Workshop fee may be partially refunded only if your spot can be filled. I encourage the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. PLEASE get travel insurance. It is not expensive and protects your investment.
Ken evaluates all applicants for acceptance into the workshop.