Associated Teachers.
Duane Whitcomb
Instructor, violin
Duane Whitcomb is the founder and principal instructor of Creekside Strings. He has been teaching for over 25 years and has built a strong fiddling community in the Rogue Valley. Parents appreciate his ability to inspire kids to practice and develop their skills while keeping his approach to music light-hearted and social. He brings together a background in classical music and fiddle music that allows for students to gain confidence in all musical styles.
Duane is also the founder of FiddleQuest, an online curriculum for teachers and students.
Duane's studio is in Ashland.
Tuition: $200/mo.
Contact: 541.324.6851, duane@creeksidestrings.org
Rachel Buklad
Instructor, violin
Rachel Buklad is a life-long musician accomplished in many instruments including the banjo, guitar, ukulele and fiddle. Rachel is adept at playing any song with any musician, in any musical setting. She specializes in teaching young children. Rachel's studio is in Talent.
Tuition: $125/mo
Contact: 458.226.6173, bukladr@yahoo.com
Monika MacDougall
Instructor, violin
Monika MacDougall began playing the violin soon after her daughter started learning in 2017 and developed a real interest in teaching young children and playing with others. Monika is remarkably creative and patient with young children (and parents!) as they start the journey of learning the violin. Monika's studio is in Ashland.
Tuition: $120/mo
Contact: 530.925.9368, monika.olszynska@gmail.com
Luna Wilhelm
Instructor, violin
Luna Wilhelm has been playing music since age five, with a focus on fiddle, guitar, and singing. With a passion for connecting with people of all ages through the joy of music, she looks forward to getting to know each of her students, building meaningful relationships with each of them, and supporting them to cultivate their musical skills.
Tuition: $100/mo
Contact: 541.690.0067, lunaswilhelm@gmail.com
M'Gilvry Allen
Instructor, violin
M’Gilvry Allen is a fiddler and teacher with roughly 30 years on the fiddle, including a decade touring professionally as a performer and recording artist. He came up through the traditional route of sessions, dances, and festivals, and he brings that same social, play-together spirit into his teaching. M’Gilvry enjoys working with players of all ages and helping them build the ear, timing, and tune repertoire to feel at home playing with other musicians. His studio is in Ashland.
Tuition: $140/mo
Contact: 707.321.7923, mgilvryallen@gmail.com