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Quentin Budworth May 20, 2025

What's the next step in your hurdy-gurdy journey? 🤔 "The Secret Life of the Hurdy-Gurdy" features chapters by professional players on technique, theory & more, ideal for intermediate, beginner and advanced players seeking inspiration! Full details:
https://quentinbudworthmusic.com/2025/05/18/pushing-boundaries-unearth-new-perspectives-in-hurdy-gurdy-mastery-with-this-essential-new-book/

Pushing Boundaries: Unearth New Perspectives in Hurdy-Gurdy Mastery with This Essential New Book

You’ve dedicated years to the hurdy-gurdy, mastered its intricacies, and carved out your own musical voice. Your trompette sings, your melodies flow, and you command the instrument with confidence.…

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Quentin Budworth May 17, 2025

Lovely to see Mary Vanhoozer and Tarin Spink are organising this in the US, it will be great - click on the link for more info. Mary has written a brilliant chapter in the Secret Life of the Hurdy-Gurdy
https://quentinbudworthmusic.com/2025/05/17/wheel-song-exciting-new-huryd-gurdy-festival-in-us-2025/

Wheel Song Exciting New Hurdy-Gurdy Festival in US 2025

Welcome to the inaugural Wheel Song Hurdy Gurdy Festival! We are thrilled to have you join us for this exciting three-day celebration, presented by renowned Hurdy Gurdy players Mary Vanhoozer and T…

Quentin Budworth Musician

Quentin Budworth May 13, 2025

10 copies of the Secret Life of the Hurdy-Gurdy winging their way to Canada for the Festival Chants De Vielles. The book features an excellent chapter by Festival Organiser, master musician, and hurdy-gurdy ace Nicolas Boulerice. To order your copy, email: [email protected]
#gurdy #vielle viellearoue #zanfoña

Quentin Budworth May 9, 2025

Here's a link to reader reviews so far for 'The Secret Life of the Hurdy-Gurdy – Field Notes On Playing'

https://quentinbudworthmusic.com/2025/05/09/reader-reviews-the-secret-life-of-the-hurdy-gurdy-field-notes-on-playing/

Reader Reviews – The Secret Life of the Hurdy-Gurdy – Field Notes On Playing

‘Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for the excellent book. It was really interesting to read about the philosophy and approach to playing the gurdy of such a variety of musicians, and it ins…

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Quentin Budworth May 5, 2025

Absolutely delighted to be invited by Noelle and Max from GurdyWorld to be a guest on their first podcast, talking about all things Gurdy and the new book. Here's the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azRUhiQIx_U
#zanfona #hurdygurdyplayers #drejelire #hurdygurdy #Draailier #drehleier #Viellearoue #vielle #folk
To order your copy, email: [email protected]

Interview With Quentin Budworth: His Life, His New Book, and Beyond

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Quentin Budworth Mar 25, 2025

New book: The Secret Life of the Hurdy-Gurdy Field Notes on Playing

32 renowned hurdy-gurdy masters offer fresh musicality, technique, and performance perspectives.

Click on the link to order the book: https://quentinbudworthmusic.com/book/
#gurdy #zanfona #zanfoña #draailier #Drehleier #drone

Book

The Secret Life of the Hurdy-GurdyField Notes On Playing ISBN: 978-1-0684248-0-9Format: PaperbackPublisher: Quentin BudworthLaunch Date: May1st 2025Pre-Launch copies are available now directly from…

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Quentin Budworth Jan 21, 2025

I'm looking to connect with fellow folk and ball folk musicians across Europe