Zavallennahh Young
www.zavallennahh.com
Zavallennahh Young is an innovative, spunky fiddler, violist, pianist, composer, educator and community builder who is putting the unique sound of Canada's West Coast on the international folk music map. She creates exceptionally evocative original acoustic music, and is a bright spark who brings people together through many diverse projects. Zavallennahh is founder and director of Fiddleworks, now in it's 18th year, dedicated to sharing the joy of music, building life skills and developing community through innovative education & music camps.
Before entering Motherdom, Zav toured internationally playing fiddola and keys with Canadian folk legend James Keelaghan, as a duo with Juno winning guitarist/vocalist Andy Hillhouse, and with her brother Daniel Huscroft. She has released 2 stunning albums of mostly original compositions ("Reach" & "Spark") which have both received Canadian Folk Music Award Nominations, Western Canadian Music Award nominations, great reviews, and are favourites of CBC Radio-- including the theme song on "Between the Covers".
Zav is not only a dynamic performer but also loves to share her music with kids, through teaching and school shows. She is often found in her mukluks and parka teaching fiddle to native youth in the Northwest Territories, or enthusiastically working her magic at fiddle camps. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano and Composition from the University of Victoria, and also loves to compose and perform classical music as a violist and pianist. She is a published author (Frederick Harris Music) of the Fiddleworks series. Currently Zavallennahh is a forest preschool teacher at Kootenay Nature School and mother of Reuben (6) and Zoe (3). She lives her life with a deep regard for nature, a strong commitment to community, devotion to her family, and an abundance of joy.
Zavallennahh Young is an innovative, spunky fiddler, violist, pianist, composer, educator and community builder who is putting the unique sound of Canada's West Coast on the international folk music map. She creates exceptionally evocative original acoustic music, and is a bright spark who brings people together through many diverse projects. Zavallennahh is founder and director of Fiddleworks, now in it's 18th year, dedicated to sharing the joy of music, building life skills and developing community through innovative education & music camps.
Before entering Motherdom, Zav toured internationally playing fiddola and keys with Canadian folk legend James Keelaghan, as a duo with Juno winning guitarist/vocalist Andy Hillhouse, and with her brother Daniel Huscroft. She has released 2 stunning albums of mostly original compositions ("Reach" & "Spark") which have both received Canadian Folk Music Award Nominations, Western Canadian Music Award nominations, great reviews, and are favourites of CBC Radio-- including the theme song on "Between the Covers".
Zav is not only a dynamic performer but also loves to share her music with kids, through teaching and school shows. She is often found in her mukluks and parka teaching fiddle to native youth in the Northwest Territories, or enthusiastically working her magic at fiddle camps. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano and Composition from the University of Victoria, and also loves to compose and perform classical music as a violist and pianist. She is a published author (Frederick Harris Music) of the Fiddleworks series. Currently Zavallennahh is a forest preschool teacher at Kootenay Nature School and mother of Reuben (6) and Zoe (3). She lives her life with a deep regard for nature, a strong commitment to community, devotion to her family, and an abundance of joy.
Zav's 2018 classes (Sunshine Coast)
Experienced Piano Accompaniment (Teen & Adult)
If you already play the piano or keyboard, and want to learn about piano accompaniment or go further into it… come and join this fun class, where we will look at groove, chord changes and substitutions, and improving your ear as we learn the accompaniment to a variety of fiddle tunes. Please bring (or rent) your own keyboard, stand, and headphones.
Class Time: 11:00 Need to rent a keyboard? See the FAQ page!
First Time Fiddle (for kids!)
This class is designed for kids who have never played the fiddle before! The course will include an introduction to the fiddle by focussing on holding, bowing, and basic finger patterns. You will be able to play a tune or two by the end of the week, guaranteed! (Students ages 5 & 6 are asked to please attend with an adult).
Class Time: 1:00 Need to rent a fiddle? See the FAQ page!
Oli Fiddle (Int - Int+)
For those who have (or will soon have!) a love for the music of Canadian Fiddle legend Oliver Schroer (1956-2008). His music and influence is truly unique, and has given birth to a new generation of fiddlers and fiddle music.
Class Time: 2:30
If you already play the piano or keyboard, and want to learn about piano accompaniment or go further into it… come and join this fun class, where we will look at groove, chord changes and substitutions, and improving your ear as we learn the accompaniment to a variety of fiddle tunes. Please bring (or rent) your own keyboard, stand, and headphones.
Class Time: 11:00 Need to rent a keyboard? See the FAQ page!
First Time Fiddle (for kids!)
This class is designed for kids who have never played the fiddle before! The course will include an introduction to the fiddle by focussing on holding, bowing, and basic finger patterns. You will be able to play a tune or two by the end of the week, guaranteed! (Students ages 5 & 6 are asked to please attend with an adult).
Class Time: 1:00 Need to rent a fiddle? See the FAQ page!
Oli Fiddle (Int - Int+)
For those who have (or will soon have!) a love for the music of Canadian Fiddle legend Oliver Schroer (1956-2008). His music and influence is truly unique, and has given birth to a new generation of fiddlers and fiddle music.
Class Time: 2:30