Learning Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of legendary French fiddle maestro Stephane Grappelli (1908 - 1997)

Grappelli Violin Book (NEW) Grappelli Fiddle DVDs (NEW) Matt Glaser's Jazz Violin Life of Grappelli Book and DVD Free Playalong tracks Django Camp USA (tip!) Django Festival Samois (France) Djangofests USA Django Birdland NYC

Welcome to all those violinists and fiddlers who want to learn more about the style and music of Stephane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France! This style is nowadays known as 'Gypsy Jazz'. It is played by fiddlers such as Didier Lockwood (FR), Florin Niculescu (FR) and Tim Kliphuis (NL), and guitarists Bireli Lagrene (FR), Stochelo Rosenberg (NL), Angelo Debarre (FR) and Fapy Lafertin (NL). The info here is by no means complete but offers a starting point for those who want to improve themselves. Click the links above to check out some learning materials and where to find tuition camps, teachers, festivals etc. And check out the Django Camp - it's a week of lessons, jamming and concerts - the only of its kind in the world!