Instructors / Luthiers

The listings on this page are by request of members of Alberta Society of Fiddlers.  If you are a member and would like to be listed in a similar format send your information to [email protected]. This listing is for information distribution and is not a recommendation of the quality of service.

Teachers

Dean Bernier, B.Mus.Mus.ED. Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Both group or private lessons are available for all ages. Private lessons are typically 1/2 hour in length.

Instruction is available for the following: theory, violin, viola, cello, bass, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass guitar, and guitar.

Contact:  berniermusicandbelgians.weebly.com

Maetche Music Studio: Laurie Maetche, B.A. Music - County of Lacombe

Offering instruction in the following disciplines
Classical violin, cello, fiddle, guitar, piano, mandolin, Suzuki method, theory, viola
Offering lessons to any age 4 years and up
2 studio locations: The Canadian University College, in the County of Lacombe.

Phone for availability 403-782-5596  [email protected]

Melanie Smith-Doderai B.A, B.Ed, M.Ed (Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta)

Taking fiddle and violin students beginner to adult.

Melanie Smith-Doderai holds a B.A, B.Ed, M.Ed and is an active member of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association and the Alberta Strings Association. Melanie has been awarded the 2009 Excellence in Music Teaching Award as well as the 2012 – 2014 CMFTA Recognition for Professional Achievement Award. In addition to this, she volunteers as the acting treasurer for the Fort Saskatchewan Music Festival, consultants for the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra’s YONA Sistema Project and has written and published nine theory books for string instruments through Mel Bay Publications.

Disciplines: Classical, fiddle, alternative styles, Suzuki, RCM & Theory Co-Requisites
Ages: 2 and older

Tammy Clark - Red Deer, Alberta

Over 45 years of teaching experience. Fiddle, Violin, Piano, Cello & Guitar.

Contact: [email protected]  or call: Cell 403-302-0272.

Luthiers

Robert Jackson Bows - Acme, AB

Specializing in the building and repair of stringed instrument bows and some violin repairs.

Contact: [email protected]   Res: 403-546-2281  Shop: 403-815-3263

Robert Haag Violins - Calgary, AB

Handcrafted violins and cellos. Repairs for ASF members and their referrals.

Contact: [email protected]  Cell: 403-399-3650  Website: http://www.roberthaag.ca

Music Suppliers

Myhre's Music Ltd.

Specializing in stringed instruments, sales & repairs
8735 – 118 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, AB, T5B 0T2
Contacts: 780-477-1586 myhresmusic.com

Collector’s Corner Violins

Dealer, Collector, Repairer & Restorer Of Fine New & Vintage Instruments & Bows.
Timely full range “Professional Repairs, Restorations, Set Ups & Playing Adjustments of Violins/Fiddles & Bow Re-Hairing”
Rental Program, Rent To Own Program, Strings, Rosins Accessories etc.
Address: 15226 49A St NW Edmonton, Alberta T5Y 3C2
Contact: Michael Gilmore
Call or Text: 780.266.9103