Ellen Carlson
With a Master’s in Education and 15 years of teaching math, Ellen Carlson (Nottingham, NH) knows what it means to be accountable for students learning what she teaches. Having started fiddle at a young age, she is a versatile and in-demand performer as well as a sought-after teacher. She has taught bluegrass at Fiddle Hell, festivals including Grey Fox and Pemi Valley, and with Pete and Joan Wernick at their jam camps. She runs her own camp as well and co-leads the New England Fiddle Ensemble, a 160+ member “orchestra”. Ellen performs bluegrass with High Range, Rock Spring, and EC & The Darrellicks.
“Learning from Ellen has been such a fun, positive learning experience for me!”
“Ellen and this workshop have given me the confidence to sing in front of others. Ellen was always encouraging us as well as gently pushing us. This was a fun and rewarding experience for me.”
“She did a great job… very gentle and motivating with her feedback. It was a lot of fun.”
“Ellen is amazing! She is an incredible player and teacher! She is so encouraging, she explains things in a way that I am able to understand.”
