Bob Spates
Fiddle, tenor banjo, and mandolin
Lessons are taught on the campus of the Landon School in Bethesda. Maryland. All ages and levels are welcome, although space is limited. The Landon School is located in the Washington, DC, area.
Contact Information
violinist@gmail.com
Bob is a professional performer on several instruments in many styles. He just recorded an Irish trad record with legendary Irish musicians Finbar Furey, Francie Conway, and Matt Kelleghan (from the band Moving Hearts), and has taught at MAD Week since its inception. He's a champion Scottish fiddler, is fluent in jazz and bluegrass, and serves as Concertmaster, Principal, and violin or mandolin soloist with a number of professional orchestras.
He teaches using techniques applicable to any style of music, with an emphasis on playing by ear (even if reading printed notes).
Lessons are taught on the campus of the Landon School in Bethesda. Maryland. All ages and levels are welcome, although space is limited. The Landon School is located in the Washington, DC, area.
Contact Information
violinist@gmail.com
Bob is a professional performer on several instruments in many styles. He just recorded an Irish trad record with legendary Irish musicians Finbar Furey, Francie Conway, and Matt Kelleghan (from the band Moving Hearts), and has taught at MAD Week since its inception. He's a champion Scottish fiddler, is fluent in jazz and bluegrass, and serves as Concertmaster, Principal, and violin or mandolin soloist with a number of professional orchestras.
He teaches using techniques applicable to any style of music, with an emphasis on playing by ear (even if reading printed notes).