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From the time she was very young, Rebecca Richman was drawn into the rich traditional music scene of Northern California, where the sounds of Old-Time American, Contra Dance, Scottish, and Irish traditions all left their mark on her playing of fiddle and English concertina. After studying at the Center for Contemporary Music at Mills College, she stepped away from music for over a decade — and when she returned, it was with a deeper love for the art form and a clearer sense of her own voice within it.

A longtime music teacher as well as a performer, Rebecca brings both warmth and expertise to everything she does, whether she's in the classroom, the studio, or on stage. She has been faculty at The Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, Big Sur Fiddle Camp, KWMR Celtic Festival, and Walker Creek Music Camp, as well as a cast member in the premier of the Si Kahn musical Mother Jones in Heaven.

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A sought-after session musician, Rebecca has brought her fiddle and concertina to recording studios across a wide range of projects — from children's albums to singer-songwriters and beyond.

Since her return, she has explored a wide range of collaborations with artists including Kyle Alden, Rory MacNamara, Riggy Rackin, Jerry Hannan, Roxanne Oliva, Michael Harmon, The Baybillies Stringband, and many more.

Her most recent and ongoing collaboration, The Playdate Trio, with Marla Fibish and Lewis Santer, reflects what Rebecca has always brought to music: genuine connection, playful curiosity, and a deep reverence for tradition.