Clinics & Workshops
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Clinics & Workshops 〰️
Classically trained. Fiddle fueled.
Bring Kiana's unique approach to your school, university, festival or string program.
An internationally touring fiddler and master educator, Kiana helps musicians bridge the gap between strong classical technique and the creativity, groove, freedom and musical language of traditional fiddle music.
Workshops • Masterclasses • Residencies • Teacher Professional Development
Now booking a limited number of educational engagements spring/summer 2027.
what if great technique were only the beginning?
Kiana knows both sides of the music stand.
Alongside years of classical training and a degree in violin performance from the University of Michigan, she taught herself to fiddle — a journey that ultimately led to an international performing career, four Billboard No. 1 albums, Broadway, and stages around the world.
That experience became the foundation of her teaching philosophy.
Kiana believes musicians shouldn't have to choose between great technique and creative freedom. Her teaching gives string players practical tools to learn by ear, find groove, improvise, understand fiddle style and develop their own musical voice — while building on the technical foundation they already have.
find creative freedom in fiddling
FEATURED RESIDENCY
AN EVENING WITH…
Students don’t just learn from professional musicians. They perform alongside them.
AN EVENING WITH…
Part residency. Part collaboration. Part concert.
Over the course of a residency, Kiana works directly with student musicians on repertoire, style, groove, performance and the experience of making music together. The residency culminates in an evening concert where students take the stage alongside Kiana — or the full Howley band — for their own community.
It’s an opportunity for students to experience what music education can become when the classroom and the professional stage meet.
Each residency is built around the needs of the program and can include workshops, rehearsals, masterclasses, teacher sessions and a culminating public performance.
Available with Kiana solo or the full Howley band.
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SIGNATURE WORKSHOPS
SOUND LIKE A FIDDLER
Fiddle style, bowing & groove
What actually makes a violinist sound like a fiddler? Players explore the bowing, rhythm, articulation and stylistic language that bring traditional music to life.
BEYOND THE PAGE
Learning by ear, improvisation & creative freedom
Give students practical tools to move away from notation, trust their ears, experiment musically and begin discovering their own voice on the instrument.
BUILDING THE MODERN STRING PLAYER
For educators & music programs
How can traditional string education develop excellent technique and creative musicians? Explore practical ways to incorporate learning by ear, improvisation, fiddle music and alternative styles into existing string programs.
Looking for something different? Workshops can be adapted to the age, level and goals of your students, from middle school through university, adult and professional musicians.
BRING KIANA TO YOUR PROGRAM
Kiana works with schools, universities, youth orchestras, festivals, conferences and music organizations to create engaging educational experiences for both students and teachers.
Whenever possible, educational engagements can be coordinated around Howley's touring schedule, making visits more accessible for programs in cities where Kiana is already performing.
Interested in bringing Kiana to your students?
Let's start a conversation.