"I have great admiration not only for Daniel's unsurpassed
talents on his instrument but also for his ability to share that
knowledge with others. I witnessed first hand his instructional
skills and was impressed by the fact that he is equally at home
teaching beginners or advanced students, young people or those
advanced in years! He is humble, kind, generous and funny to
boot. There's nobody else like him - though I'm sure he will
inspire many to try!"
April Verch
Canadian Fiddling Sensation & Rounder Recording
Artist
"Amy, thank you for being such a positive influence in our daughter's
life. You are a great teacher and role model. She really enjoyed
her time with you."
Kim Johnson
Mother of Student, Lewiston, ID
“Daniel Carwile is one of those rare musicians who has it all:
impeccable technique, a distinctive and original voice,
stylistic mastery & versatility, genuine expression, and a
teacher's heart that generously shares its knowledge with
others. It is always a pleasure to listen, learn, and jam with
him.”
Dr. David Wallace
Faculty, The Juilliard School
“I started taking lessons at the local violin shop from Daniel
Carwile. If you have not heard him make sure you do. I learned
more from him in a half dozen lessons than I did another teacher
in a couple semesters at the local tech/arts school.”
Mike Compton
Grammy Award Winner & IBMA Mandolinist of the
Year
"Until I started lessons with Amy, I never realized learning an
instrument could be so rewarding and fulfilling. Her patience,
expertise and enthusiasm made each lesson such a joy and kept me
motivated. She has been such an inspiration and I am thankful
for this wonderful gift of music she has shared with me."
Sandra Lewis
Former Student, Pullman, WA
"Daniel Carwile is one of those fiddle players that you hear one
time and never forget. His utter mastery of the instrument
coupled with his exhilarating playing style brings audiences to
their feet time and time again. His pedagogical expertise is
second to none. He has respect for tradition along with a gift
for stimulating creativity, a combination that is crucial to the
learning process. His inspirational playing and teaching has
reached hundreds, including myself. He is truly one the great
musicians around today."
Cassidy Koonce
Former Student & Kentucky State Fiddle
Champion
"I had the great pleasure of meeting Daniel Carwile while
teaching at Mark O'Connor's fiddle camp in Nashville. Daniel's
an amazingly fluid player who makes fiddle playing seem
effortless. I was really taken by his playing but also impressed
by his teaching skills, he's a kind and patient teacher."
Angella Ahn
Virtuoso Violinist - Ahn Trio
"Daniel, your professionalism, mixed with your quips of music
nostalgia, your quick-witted humor and your 'tangents' of
conversation...all somehow related to the lesson...made us
laugh, smile and think. Your analogies and humbleness about life
are precious...a rare find these days! Never lose those
qualities - you are a fantastic teacher!"
Barbara Ferrer
Mother of Student, Nashville, TN
