Chelsea's Corner

When KID FIDDLERS first began, Chelsea was the true backbone.  From the time she was born, she had natural musical abilities far and above others.  She began formal music training on the piano at the young age of 4, and progressed quickly.  When she picked up the fiddle at age 8, it was almost too easy!  She began classical training through the Suzuki method with Kathy Parker, then branched out to fiddle classes with Wendy Mahannah.  At the age of 12, Chelsea began work with Mr. Jim Shupe, a genius in 'bluegrass family bands'.  He insisted she learn to play the banjo, as her brothers and sisters learned additional instruments.  In 2001, The Jackson Family Band began performing at small, local venues - a series of Retirement homes and church socials.  As the years went by, the venues got bigger and further from home, and Chelsea's roles in the band expanded to include main rhythm, lead solos, lead and harmony vocals, music selections and arrangements, etc.  Audiences were attracted to her on stage charm, carisma and beauty.  In "Kid Fiddlers Live 2003", "Kid Fiddlin' 1 1/2", and "Time of Your Life" (CD's released during her tenure), Chelsea's instrumentation and vocals ring out loud and clear. Chelsea graduated from high school in May, 2006 and began to spread her wings, leaving the band for college and career.  We miss her and wish her continued success!  Kid Fiddlers will forever be grateful for the strength and talents that were the core beginning...