Connecting Communities Through

Traditional Music & Dance

LESSONS

Private music lessons for children and adults on fiddle, violin, viola, mandolin, guitar, ukulele & old-time banjo.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Private music lessons for children and adults on fiddle, violin, viola, mandolin, guitar, ukulele & old-time banjo.

BOOKINGS

Private music lessons for children and adults on fiddle, violin, viola, mandolin, guitar, ukulele & old-time banjo.

About Aldo

Aldo Lavaggi is a multi-instrumentalist and educator who grew up in the Catskill Mountains near Woodstock, NY. Based in Hudson, NY, Aldo performs both solo and in collaboration with a variety of talented musicians, playing at festivals, dances, and special events across the Northeast.

Private Music Lessons ~ School Programs ~ Private Performances ~ Contradances

Private Music Lessons ~ School Programs ~ Private Performances ~ Contradances

  • "Aldo Lavaggi is a uniquely skilled and gifted musician, teacher and group facilitator. His music builds on the best of authentic Celtic-American fiddle traditions. His teaching style is clear, upbeat and inclusive. And he has developed effective ways to create a safe and open space for people of all ages to share their thoughts, feelings and joy."

    Jay Ungar

  • "Our son Augustus Loves Celtic fiddle music and after learning with Aldo for two years, it gives him lots of joy to create the music he loves so much. What greater gift is there? Aldo has been a mentor to our son and our entire family."

    Walton Goggins

  • "I just wanted to take a moment to thank you again for helping to make Saturday’s event such a magical evening. Your musicianship brought even more joy to a joyful occasion. The contra dancing was a total blast and brought everyone closer together. We could not have asked for anything more."

    Father of the Bride