Jacie Sites is a three-time National Fiddle Champion and Grand Master Fiddler Champion. She has a degree in Music from Eastern Oregon University and studied elementary education at Idaho State University. Jacie has been a featured performer on the Grand Ole Opry and at the International Bluegrass Music Association main stage, she has written several number one selling fiddle books, won the Rockygrass fiddle competition and plays fiddle and cello with the Mountain River String Band. She is currently the music director at the Mountain River Ranch. She loves celtic and American fiddle music and lives in Idaho with her husband Joe where they own a violin shop and music teaching studio. She loves fiddling, being out in nature and playing with her goldendoodle Gibson.
Bluegrass and Western Swing Fiddle, minimum 2 years of experience
Get ready for an action-packed week of fiddling fun! Whether you’re dreaming of playing in a Western Swing band, competing in a fiddle contest, or performing classic show tunes, this class has it all. You’ll dive into the world of Western Swing with its smooth rhythms and improvisation, tackle the high-energy techniques of Bluegrass fiddling, and sharpen your contest-style skills to wow judges with fast tempos and precision. Plus, you’ll explore the harmony and magic of twin fiddles and fine-tune your performance pieces to bring out your best on stage. With daily sessions, plenty of practice with accompaniment, and performance coaching, you’ll leave this class a more confident, versatile fiddler—ready to shine in any musical setting!
