Judy Hyman has a B.S. degree in music with a concentration in violin from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and extensive teaching and performing experience. She is a founding member of the folk-rooted alt-rock band, The Horse Flies, with whom she tours extensively in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

She has toured with and recorded with pop singer Natalie Merchant, performed in orchestras and quartets, and is active in many fiddle bands. She's also a founding member of the alternative rock band, Boy with a Fish in which she plays electric violin.

Critics have described her playing as 'haunting,' 'stirring,' 'powerful,' 'beautiful,' 'rousing', 'fluid' and having 'impeccable intonation' ...

She also writes music for film and tv.

Judy teaches both children and adults -- from beginners to experienced players -- fiddle music or classical music. In addition to building repertoire, she focuses on physical technique, which is at the core of skilled, comfortable playing. With all students she incorporates theory and ear training.With children she combines the Suzuki repertoire with fiddle tunes, exercises set to grooves, and appropriate classical pieces in a program to suit the individual and encourage creativity and independent learning.

She also specializes in teaching traditional fiddle music of the American Southeast with all the bowing intricacies that are central to its rhythm and nuance.

Lessons can be weekly, or a flexible schedule can be arranged.

Together we can design the right program for you.

To schedule a free consultation:
judy@judyhyman.com
607 277-7025