Super September Practice Challenge Week 2: Tune Workout

If you know me, you know I’m not just obsessed with fiddle tunes—I’m a full-on tune miner. I love digging up old, quirky, nearly-forgotten gems. I jam them all night with friends, keeping them alive and making them my own. ✨ Are you guilty of the same thing? If so, you'll love taking on Week 2 of our Super September Practice Challenge.

This week is all about fiddle tune workouts (just like the ones in our Mastery classes). Why? Because tunes make the perfect workout routine. They push your skills, spark your creativity, and let’s be honest... They’re what make you a fiddler in the first place.

This week, we’re not just bringing a shiny new tune to life. We’re also bringing all your tunes back to life—the easy ones, the forever ones, and even the ones you thought you were sick of. (Surprise: they’ve still got magic in them!)

This Week’s Focus: Dig Into Your Tunes, Old & New

1. Choose a new adventure. Pick one new tune, and learn it phrase by phrase.
2. Make a jam list! Choose five old tunes you’ll jam on all week. (Bonus: For fresh inspiration, create a “mix tape” playlist of different fiddlers playing your tunes.)
3. Follow this practice plan each day:

• • Foundation Time – Warm up with your Practice Pal, or invent a warm-up that ties directly to this month’s skill/theme.
  • Action Time (Round 1) – Play 2–3 “easy wins.” Let your skills flow, connect with the groove, and use a play-along track a play-along track. Hint: this part is not practicing and stopping, it's all about playing the tunes -- start to finish no matter what.
  • Noticing Time – Zoom in on 1–2 little trouble spots. One measure is plenty! These are the sticky spots that always trip you up.
  • Learning Time – Memorize a new section of your “tune of the month.”
  • Action Time (Round 2) – Jam session! Two tunes you’ve learned this year + one tune of your choice.

Do this daily for 7 days, and by Sunday, you’ll be amazed at how much fresher and more fun your repertoire feels!

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Want to jumpstart your fiddling with our Super September Practice Challenge?

Click here to officially enter! Start with Week 1 here.

At the end, one lucky fiddler will win a free playing evaluation with Katie Glassman.

 

✨ Want a full year of this kind of focus?

Every month in our Mastery Certification Program contains a Fiddle Tune Workout to exercise and strengthen your repertoire. It’s how our fiddlers at every level go from scattered practice to steady progress! Applications for 2026 are now open, and placement is free. Apply now!