Welcome to Onthefiddle.com
Carlene Anglim’s website
Irish fiddler, violinist and music tutor based in Southend, serving Essex and London.
Lessons
OnTheFiddle tuition offers friendly, supportive lessons for children and adults.
● Violin
● Traditional Irish fiddle
● Beginner piano
Whether you’re starting from scratch or building your confidence,
lessons combine strong classical foundations with the warmth,
character & intuition of Irish musical tradition learnt by ear.
Live and studio music
Carlene performs at:
● Weddings
● Ceilidhs
● Events
● Studio recording sessions
With decades of experience and a genuine love of performing,
she brings energy, care and a personal touch to every occasion.
Learn to Play
I teach violin, fiddle and beginner piano to children aged 5 to 95.
My lessons blend classical technique with Irish aural musical tradition,
building confidence through music students enjoy including…..
Familiar pop songs and film themes to traditional irish tunes and ABRSM grades.
My approach is warm, encouraging and tailored to each learner, including neurodivergent understanding.
I currently teach evenings at Camena Music in Basildon:
https://www.camena.co.uk/
I also work with PianoFunClub in schools across Basildon, Benfleet, South Woodham Ferrers and Southend:
https://www.pianofunclub.co.uk/
The aim is simple: develop skills, build confidence and enjoy making music together.
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Biography & Performances
Performer Bio — Carlene Anglim
Carlene Anglim is a Southend-based violinist and traditional Irish fiddler, combining classical training with the Irish musical tradition she grew up with.
A winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition Award and All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil titles, she has toured Britain and Europe and recorded with Bohinta, Carlene & Ali Duo and The Carlene Anglim Trio. Explore the videos for examples of her collaborations with musicians and artists.
Alongside festival, radio and television appearances, Carlene has performed for many years with London-based bands, including Irish and Scottish ceilidh band Wraggle Taggle. Venues include Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Highclere Castle, Netflix London and Facebook London. A personal highlight was playing for Robert Smith of The Cure.
Wraggle Taggle: https://www.wraggletaggle.com/
Selected Discography
• Mellow Frenzy — Allister Gittens & Carlene Anglim (1998)
• Sweetest Summer Rain — Áine Furey (1994–95)
• Bohinta (1996) and Sessions (1997) — Bohinta
• Evolving Tradition Vol. 1 (1995)
• New Celtic Dimensions (1998)
• The Slender Promise — Finbar Furey (2015)
• Irish Sea Sessions — Liverpool Philharmonic (2010)
Live Highlights
Carlene has performed across Britain, Ireland, Europe and Canada. Highlights include Winnipeg Folk Festival, Dranouter, Glastonbury, Phoenix Festival, the London Fleadh, Celtic Connections, Cambridge, Sidmouth and Warwick Folk Festivals, alongside appearances at the Barbican and on BBC Radio 2’s Folk on Two.
She continues to perform at weddings, ceilidhs, corporate and private events across London, Essex and the Home Counties, alongside studio work and appearances with Wraggle Taggle.
