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 Old-Time Fiddle Instructor
Recording Artist
Jake Krack, a recent graduate of Berea College, began fiddling at the age of six, focusing his passion on old-time Appalachian music. A seasoned performer and recording artist, Jake has studied under some of the most respected master fiddlers of the Appalachian region, such as Melvin Wine, Brad Leftwich, Joe Thompson, Wilson Douglas, and Lester McCumbers. Jake currently teaches old-time fiddle and works part-time at the department of Culture and History in West Virginia. He also continues to work as a professional recording artist and has nine albums to his credit.
How has your degree served you professionally? / Why Appalachian Studies?
“For me, my professional life and personal life come very close to connecting in many ways. Professionally, my degree has assisted me in finding some jobs and getting a few fiddling gigs. But my fiddle is a big part of my personal life, and all of those people who know me as a fiddler really appreciate the fact that I went to school in an area that ties so closely with my personal past with the fiddle.”
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