David Van Deventer
About Me
"Fiddlin'" Dave" Deventer has been playing the fiddle and teaching for 30+ years. He is a member of Furnace Mountain and the Wood Shedders. David toured many years …
Areas of Expertise
Fiddle, banjo
Vickie Vaughn
About Me
Hi, I’m Vickie! I play in two established Bluegrass bands. One is more traditional (High Fidelity) than the other (Della Mae), both vocally and instrumentally. I also sing …
Areas of Expertise
vocals and upright bass
Mason Via
About Me
I have experience teaching private lessons (all ages) as well as teaching with the local JAM program (Junior Appalachian Musicians). I have been an instructor at the Fingerlakes …
Areas of Expertise
Guitar, Voice, Songwriting, Bass, Mandolin, Livestreaming, Music Theory, Flatfooting, Stage Presence, Live Sound Engineering, Studio Engineering (StudioOne), Producing
Natalie Voelkner
About Me
Natalie Voelker is a contemporary visual artist whose works include painting, drawing, mural, and installation art. Her work explores the psychological complexity of seemingly ordinary people, environments, and …
Areas of Expertise
oil painting, acrylic painting, drawing, portraiture
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