Marielle Webster – Scottish Fiddle Instructor & Performer

Marielle Webster has been playing the Scottish fiddle for over 25 years and teaching for about ten. She is an advanced player with a repertoire of thousands of tunes and a distinctive bagpipe-influenced style. Marielle has performed at dances, festivals, and other events across the United States, including in New York, Massachusetts, Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas, and was a staff musician at Pinewoods Dance Camp in 2021. She has also performed multiple times with the Scottish Country Dance band Tullochgorum and is a co-founder of the ceilidh band Celtic Beats, alongside her brother, Campbell.

As an instructor, Marielle teaches students of all levels, focusing on traditional Scottish technique, repertoire, and musical expression. Several of her students have won prizes in competitions, reflecting her dedication to fostering strong musicianship. She currently works full-time as a Software Engineer and enjoys continuing to teach students in her free time.