Annie Staninec is an IBMA Award winning fiddle player who began playing at the age of five, began performing at the age of 12, and now makes her living recording, teaching and touring across North America and internationally. Annie is currently a full time member of the Kathy Kallick Band and Whiskey Deaf, regularly performs with several other groups, and has toured or recorded with countless artists including Peter Rowan, Rod Stewart, John Reischman, Town Mountain, Laurie Lewis, Darol Anger, and David Grisman. She also has released her own self-titled album which showcases her fluency across multiple genres.

Annie is a highly experienced teacher, having taught at numerous prestigious camps including  Kaufman Kamp, Darol Anger’s Global Fiddle Retreat, the Rockygrass Academy, CBA Music Camp, Sore Fingers, Walker Creek Music Camp, British Columbia Bluegrass Workshop, Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, Mandolin Camp North, and Cordova Music Camp. She also recently released an acclaimed instructional book of traditional bluegrass fiddle solos, and has a growing roster of private students across the nation. Annie’s exuberance captures the hearts of students and audiences wherever she travels, and she is a musical inspiration whether you are listening to her, playing with her, or learning from her.