WELCOME TO THE TUNE ROOM!
Hi, I’m Tim Chaisson — a touring fiddle player, songwriter, and member of The East Pointers from Prince Edward Island, Canada! I grew up surrounded by Celtic and folk music, and I’ve created The Tune Room to share that tradition with you.
I often get asked about fiddle workshops, but with life on the road, they’ve become rare. So here in The Tune Room, you’ll find:
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Video tutorials on my favourite tunes (from PEI and beyond)
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Lessons on melody by ear, bowing, embellishments, and more
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Sheet music + notes to support visual learners
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Practice tracks at various speeds (with isolated fiddle, guitar, or both)
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Bonus guitar accompaniment lessons after each fiddle tutorial
Want more? Join Tune Room PRO for a monthly live session — sometimes featuring special guests like Natalie MacMaster and Liz Carroll — where we chat, share tunes, and connect.
There’s also a members-only Facebook group filled with incredible players from all over the world sharing their journey, asking questions, and cheering each other on.
Thanks so much for being here.
Yer the best.
— Tim
Testimonials:
Tim's tutorials are much like having a private lesson, only with the added bonus of getting to re-play the sessions, so you don’t forget the good bits! Tim is a remarkably gifted teacher, who not only helps you to learn the notes and embellishments, but also the spirit hidden inside each of the tunes that he shares. Each tutorial is like opening up a special present that is bound to make you a better fiddler!
-Susan
“Tim makes learning the fiddle lots of fun! The Tune Room Absolute Beginner Fiddle sessions have got me playing basic tunes quickly. The course provides a variety of tools such as visual aids, various scales, and personal tips to help me feel confident with this fabulously challenging instrument. The extra sound clips are enjoyable to play along with and are great examples of how my home practice could sound. It is also exciting to trust that I will eventually be able to play the fiddle along with another musician!! With more content coming, I am motivated to try and keep up!!
-Laura
