Fiddle | Kenny Kosek | Intermediate/Advanced | Period 2 | Week 5 (August 3-7. 2026)
We’ll be looking at great fiddlers and the solos that helped shape the bluegrass sound, the old time and blues roots of bluegrass and the way a fiddler fits into a bluegrass band. I’ll address crafting a solo, rhythmic back up and double stopping. Check out more about Kenny’s class in the video below!
About the Instructor
Kenny Kosek is one of America’s finest fiddlers. He has played and recorded with numerous bluegrass and new acoustic bands, including Country Cooking, Breakfast Special, Bill Keith and Tony Trischka. In addition, he has worked with artists as diverse as Laurie Anderson, Steve Goodman, John Denver, James Taylor, Jerry Garcia, Loudon Wainwright III and The New Blue Velvet Band. Kenny has played in several Broadway musicals, including “Big River,” “Foxfire” and “The Robber Bridegroom,” and is the author of the book “Bluegrass Fiddle Styles” (Oak Publications). His solo CD, “Angelwood,” is on Rounder Records.