Dakota Karper (Coyote Howl)

Fiddle Studio

A great conversation this month, check out my interview with West Virginia Old-Time fidder and fiddle teacher Dakota Karper. We talk about fiddle and banjo, starting her folk school the Cat and the Fiddle, improv and interpretation in Old-Time tunes, teaching beginners and developing young musicians using the Old-Time repertoire, and her Patreon which is an awesome resource!
Dakota Karper, hailing from rural West Virginia, grew up immersed in the rich traditions of Appalachian Old-time music. From an early age, she embraced folk music, studying under master fiddler Joe Herrmann and honing her craft at the Augusta Heritage Center. Dakota also deepened her skills with classical violin at the Shenandoah Arts Academy in Winchester, VA. After spending seven years in Baltimore, she returned to Capon Bridge, WV, where she now teaches Appalachian fiddle and performs regularly throughout the region.
Dakota's website: https://www.dakotakarper.com

The Cat and the Fiddle School: https://www.thecatandthefiddlewv.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dakotakarper

Bandcamp: https://dakotakarper.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dakotark

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