Fiddle lessons in Portland, Oregon and online.

Ready to be a better fiddler?

Do you want to…
have more fun jamming?
feel confident when you perform?
connect with a musical community?
improve your technique and repertoire?


Whether you’re brand new to fiddling or want to improve upon years of playing experience, I’m here to help you achieve your musical goals.

Sound better, grow your repertoire, and improvise like a pro with in-person fiddle lessons in Portland, OR, or live online fiddle lessons. No matter your age or skill level, I’ll give you the tools you need to level up your fiddling.

In lessons, you’ll get:

  • tons of tunes to grow your repertoire, plus jamming skills, music theory knowledge, and technique support

  • connection with a supportive fiddle community

  • sequential learning objectives and accountability (if you’ve been languishing as a self-taught fiddler, this one’s for you)

  • all the supplemental materials you need (guitar tracks, chord charts, learning videos, and more)

Hello there!

I’m Celeste, a five-time national fiddle champion and instructor with 12+ years of experience helping fiddlers of all ages and levels sound their best and have more fun. Click here to learn more about me and my teaching style!

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What students say:

  • "Celeste has a gift of honing in on exactly what I need, conveying these insights in a way that makes sense, and ultimately bringing out the best in me. I end up sounding better right then and there."

    Lisa P.

  • "Celeste has been instrumental in reminding me what I love about playing the fiddle and helping cultivate my continued love for the genre and instrument."

    Amaya B.

  • "It has been so fun and rewarding to work with Celeste. She is fun, supportive, and truly committed to teaching me how to play the fiddle! Best music teacher I have ever had."

    Matthew S.

  • "I highly recommend Celeste for anyone who wishes to improve their fiddling skills at whatever their level. She’s super fun, exceptionally attentive, as well as an extremely motivating instructor."

    Bev F.

  • "Celeste is always able to hear and see the areas in a song that need basics reinforced for me, and explains technique in a way that I totally understand. She is so calm and kind! I feel that my learning curve has accelerated with Celeste's help."

    Sharon W.

  • "Celeste is THE best teacher I’ve ever had for anything. She’s very calm, and lessons are relaxed, fun, productive and never boring. Her method is exceptionally effective, without stress or frustration. I HIGHLY recommend her for both people who have played music and those with absolutely no musical experience."

    Melissa M.

  • "Celeste has been teaching my son since he was 6 years old. He's now almost 16 and still excited to work with her every week. She's taught him how to be a well-rounded, independent learner and constantly develops his creativity. Celeste is kind, very patient, and knowledgeable with a lifetime of experience in fiddle music."

    Rachel Q.

  • "My son has studied with Celeste for many years and she is absolutely amazing! He has learned some amazing tunes from her that he has used for live performances with a band. She can bring a fiddle player to the next level. Highly recommend her!"

    Mora C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • I teach many fiddling styles, including Texas-style, Bluegrass, Western swing, swing-era jazz, and more.

  • I teach fiddle to learners ages 4 and up.

  • I teach all levels from brand-new beginners to experienced, advanced players.

  • When you’re enrolled in fiddle lessons with me, you get so much more than just our weekly meeting. As part of lessons, you’ll also receive:

    • custom guitar tracks

    • instructional videos

    • chord charts

    • sheet music when needed

    • listening reference tracks

    • encouraging, no-pressure performance opportunities

    • lesson notes

    • supplementary printable resources

  • I teach by ear, the way fiddle tunes have been passed down for hundreds of years. In lessons, I emphasize good technique, rhythmic groove, stylistic authenticity, and the most important thing: fun!

    By learning sequential fiddle tunes, each of my students builds skills that allow for jamming, performing, improvising, competing, and ensemble playing. Community is an essential piece of fiddling culture.

  • Private lessons are $45 per 30 mins or $90 per hour. Your lesson rate includes custom backing tracks, learning videos, and chord charts, plus access to group classes, student jams, and regular performance opportunities. Every student gets these perks, whether you study online or in person.