Start Planning Your Musical Summer!

Leahy Camp - In Lakefield Ontario

I attended this camp last year. You get to stay at the beautiful Lakefield College. Spend the mornings learning fiddle tunes on your major instrument and the afternoon learning new skills on secondary instruments. I did fiddle and step dance. I took part in a recording and multiple live shows. The musicians they have running the camp (the Leahy Family) and the guest instructors were incredible and all had something different to offer.

If you've taken the step into playing Celtic Music, this is a great camp to attend.

Cost for living (room & all meals) + 5 days of instruction:
Approx. $650 - $800
Dates: June 28th - July 2nd


Summer Fiddle Camp - in London (my place!)

Stay close to home and join me every day for a week to play and learn fiddle tunes, step dance and percussion! Improve on your sight reading and listening skills and well as theory understanding and proficiency on the violin. Working together we will put on a show for the residence of Masonville Manor on the last day of camp. Don't miss out on this wonderful immersion of celtic music!


Cost: $90
Dates: July 6th - 11th, 10:00-11:30



Sunfest
July 9-12 in Victoria Park!
FREE!


Home County Folk Festival
July 17-19 in Victoria Park!
FREE!


Goderich Celtic Roots Festival: College & Kids Camp - in Goderich

I have not attended this college myself but my fiddle accompanist has and has enjoyed it the past two years.

They always bring in a wide variety of Canadian artists and even if the week camp won't work for your schedule, consider attending the festival for a day. Lots of craft shops, food, and live entertainment all day!

Click the link in the title to access registration information.
Classes run August 3-6. Festival runs August 7-9.


Suzuki Institutes - Across Canada and the United States

I have only attended these institutes as a teacher but have many students who have participated. As a teacher, it is a complete immersion into the Suzuki method. You come out of it motivated and energized, full of inspiration and new things to try! I've heard this same response from the parents and students who have attended. The institute is full of other people who live and support the same lifestyle that you do. What an incredible experience to share with your child and remember always!

Check out the SAA for all Suzuki summer camps across Canada and the United States.

I recommend Southwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute (SOSI)
Cost: click link above for registration information
Dates: August 9-14


Know of any other music camps or festivals through the summer you'd like to recommend? Comment below and tell me in lesson!