Fiddle & Pick

Home of the Musical Heritage Center of Middle Tennessee // 615-646-9131

Welcome to the Fiddle & Pick website!

Welcome to the new website for Fiddle & Pick. The Fiddle & Pick is home of the Musical Heritage Center of Middle Tennessee at 456 Highway 70 in Pegram, TN (615-646-9131). Founded by music educator and Pegram resident Gretchen Priest-May, it is a place where people old and young can come to discover the joy found in making traditional music - mainly, but not limited to, music played on fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars and similar instruments - and in particular, music played in the Middle Tennessee region throughout its history. In addition to affordable private and group lessons, the Fiddle & Pick will feature workshops in advanced instrumental study.

This network page will keep you informed on the latest news and events at the center. Feel free to join and network with others, whether you are a current student or not.

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Location and Directions

The Fiddle & Pick building is located at 456 Highway 70 by Harpeth Clock & Quilt in Pegram, TN. See Mapquest for more detailed directions.

Directions

The Musical Heritage Center at the Fiddle & Pick is located 22 minutes west of downtown Nashville
Directions from downtown Nashville. It is at 456 Hwy 70 on the corner of Hwy 70 and Hannah Ford Drive.

Go I40 West and take the second Bellevue exit; It is exit 196 which says, Bellevue /Newsom Station.
Be sure to go Right after taking that exit (which is Hwy 70s in Bellevue). You come to a "T" in the road (a land mark is a "Narrows of the Harpeth sign" and also a newly built one room white steeple church which is in of you when you are at the "T".

Be sure to go Left at the "T" (which is also Hwy 70 but going west. Then the first stop light (Hannah Ford Drive) you come to, you are there. Park right in front or behind the Building and if that is full then you can park in the next door business lot which is the now closed "Harpeth Clock & Quilt" building.

Blog Posts

Gretchen Priest-May

July 2009 Calendar

July 2009 Calendar

“Fiddle and Pick”, Home of The Musical Heritage Center of Middle TN located at 456 Hwy 70, Pegram, TN 37143 Phone: 615-646-9131

Go to www.fiddleandpick.com for more detailed information and/or to become a member and you will get this monthly calendar and you'll be the first to know of concerts, events, workshops and more! It's easy, and it's FREE!

July 1 Wed Adult Mandolin Class 7:30-9:00pm with Karl Kersey (Last class in series/New kids beginner mando class TBA)
July 1 Wed… Continue

Posted by Gretchen Priest-May on July 3, 2009 at 1:30pm

Ric Landers

Thank You Fiddle and Pick for a Great Birthday Party

I know you did not have any idea it was my birthday, but what I gave myself for my birthday was a night of great fun and music with some of my most favorite people in the world at the Fiddle and Pick! It was great to see and pick with Gretchen, Suzie, Kirk, Ron, Slim and a host of new faces (new to me anyway) - it turned out to be the best present I think I've ever given myself - thanks eveybody! I love you guys! It was a great night of friends and music - and I hope to do it again every time I… Continue

Posted by Ric Landers on June 17, 2009 at 12:47am

Gretchen Priest-May

June 2009 Calendar

JUNE 2009 Calendar “Fiddle & Pick”, Home of The Musical Heritage Center of Middle TN located at 456 Hwy 70 Pegram TN. 37143 phone 615-646-9131
go to www.fiddleandpick.com for more detailed information or to become a member and you will get this monthly calendar and you'll be the first to know of concerts, events, workshops and more!
It is easy, and it's FREE!
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Special E… Continue

Posted by Gretchen Priest-May on May 26, 2009 at 9:30pm

Gretchen Priest-May

Two New Series from Paul Abrams (Updated Again) and Thank you to Kirk Pickering and Django Doug






We have these new GREAT BOOKS that were put together by two regulars of the Jam night. I would like you to post on the site, a BIG SPECIAL THANK YOU to Kirk Pickering and Django Doug?; for making these GREAT JAZZ BOOKS for the Center to have "… Continue

Posted by Gretchen Priest-May on May 23, 2009 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments

Gretchen Priest-May

Health and Safety Notice


Health and Safety notice:

Please be aware that several students at the Center have severe allergies to peanuts.
If you bring in food that have any nuts (such as peanut butter, cookies with nuts, etc...or purchase items from our concessions that have nuts; please be sure to dispose of your containers and/or packaging in the trash or put your containers in a safe place.
We want everyone to have an enjoyable experience here in The Musical Heritage Center at Fiddle & Pick!
Thank you for thi
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Posted by Gretchen Priest-May on May 7, 2009 at 11:34am

Events

July 13

Monday

July 14

Tuesday

July 16

Thursday

Forum

Dick Glasgow

If you ever find yourself heading for Europe!

Started by Dick Glasgow Jul 9.

Warren Bone

July Jams: Bluegrass and Jazz

Started by Warren Bone Jun 30.

Gretchen Priest-May

Fw: Looking for... The Man of Constant Sorrow and his brother

Started by Gretchen Priest-May Jun 28.

Paul Abrams

Jazz Class Pt.1 and 2- Last night June 25 Twin Fiddlers 1 Reply

Started by Paul Abrams. Last reply by Stan Lawrence Jun 26.

Paul Abrams

How much should you practice?

Started by Paul Abrams Jun 26.

Mark

Learning to Jam 16 Replies

Started by Mark. Last reply by Mark Jun 24.

Paul Abrams

Jazz Classes last night June 18

Started by Paul Abrams Jun 19.

Paul Abrams

Jazz Class Part 1 and Part 2 last night (June 11)

Started by Paul Abrams Jun 12.

Paul Abrams

Jazz Class Part 2 last Night

Started by Paul Abrams Jun 5.

 
 

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Thanks Rob for the info. I have time this week to get this done. Any ideas on where to purchase the strings and bow? Fran E.
7 hours ago
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Karl Kersey added 3 photos to the album 'Wyoming Internation Festival'
15 hours ago
I recommend a KHoltz bow...around $50. My friend has been playin with it for a while and he really likes it. I bought an old German permabaco?? bow for $70 and really like it too. I have gone thru many strings in my two years of playing and the on...
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Benefit Concert for Chris Fountaine (mandolin repairer and all-around great guy!), including Allison Krauss, Cherryholmes, many others!!! Don’t miss an all-star benefit for the Fontaine family at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon on TUESDAY, AUGUST 4t...
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Fran E Hemingway-Large added a discussion to the group Fiddle Enthusiasts
I have the cheapest fiddle I think a person can buy BUT it's going to have to do for now. I'd like to try some different strings and bow, thinking this won't break my piggy bank. What strings should I ask for and who/where should I get them? I liv...
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Hi Steve, Well, I guess it's obvious that I don't get around to this sight very often, let alone post anything. Steve, we go several times a month to 'Larry's Old Time Garage' in Madison. Great place. And yes I would love to meet you and do some j...
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I just put a set of DAddario "bluegrass" strings on my J-185 and am having a blast with the new tones I'm getting. It's almost like getting a new guitar - I'm excited to play again. How easy it that!
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Gretchen Priest-May updated an event
August 22, 2009 from 4pm to 5pm
Stephen Seifert
on Friday
Gretchen Priest-May updated an event
August 22, 2009 from 9am to 1pm
Schedule 9 - 10:30 Beginners - NOT Learning Things the Hard Way Learn methods to learn tunes quicker by sheet music AND/OR by ear. Improve your strum. Learn what the hard way is and how to avoid it. While non-beginners are welcome, the emphasis w...
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Your welcome Gage! I'm so excited for you!
on Friday
David Martin is now friends with Gage Pierce and Dale Adams
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Thank you Mr. David for helping daddy and mommy finding me a mandolin!! I'm going to be as good as you some day!
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on Friday
Gage Pierce added 5 photos to the album 'My 8th Birthday Present'
on Friday
Gage Pierce and MARTHA DEE TAYLOR joined Fiddle & Pick
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See you for the first hour, then it's home quickly for the CW Sprint. Conflicts conflicts. Beep beep.
on Friday
July 9, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm
Gypsy, Jazz & Django Night 8:00-11:00pm (Open and spectators welcome)
on Friday
July 9, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9pm
Intermediate Jazz 7:30-9:00pm Paul Abrams
on Thursday
 

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