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Tricia Riley

Instrument(s) Taught:

Violin, fiddle, viola, cello

Location(s):

Brookfield

Bio

Tricia Fairman Riley is a violinist and fiddler based in MIlwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, music has taken her on a journey to the Pacific Northwest, and back to the Midwest. Ms. Riley teaches a variety of styles and genres of fiddle and violin playing, including classical strings, jazz, Irish, Scottish and Americana fiddle. She incorporates a Suzuki-style teaching approach, believing that all children -and students of every age - can. A favorite complement from a 10yo student is she is “firm, but nice” in her teaching approach; meaning Ms. Riley won’t let you off the hook on scales, but will reward that effort with teaching your favorite song. Ms. Riley’s musical journey started at 8yo when she was gifted a violin for her birthday. She studied string pedagogy at The Ohio State University with Drs. Kai Hui Tan and Robert Gillespie, receiving her Bachelor’s in Music Education in 2009. Ms. Riley is passionate for contemporary and new music, and loves discovering new or little known composers. She is an Irish and Scottish fiddler, performing and recording with Ockham’s Razor (Seattle, WA 2016-2023). Ms. Riley performs and teaches workshops in Irish and Scottish fiddle stylings at community cultural festivals. She currently performs with new Milwaukee country band, Prime Country MKE.

Music Education:

Bachelors, Music Education Focus: String Pedagogy The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)

Teaching Experience:

Independent violin/fiddle teacher (2009-present) Ethos Music Center, Portland, OR (2013-2018) Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Strings Coach, Portland, OR (2014-2020) Michelle Tuesday Music School, Gahanna, OH (2011-2013)

Styles Taught:

Classical strings Suzuki-focused Fiddle (Americana, Irish, Scottish) Jazz

Methods Taught:

Suzuki Traditional