Madison Skillman is a talented bluegrass and competitive old-time fiddle player based in Northern California. She began learning the fiddle at age 4, and by age 8, she won the California State Fiddle Competition, demonstrating her early passion and skill. As she grew, Madison honed her musical talents by singing at local festivals with her family, including the Manton Apple Festival, and competing in esteemed Old-Time Fiddle competitions like the Western Open, all of which laid the groundwork for her future performances. Madison co-produced a recording with her family band, Blackberry Blossom Farm, which achieved 3rd place in the band competition at Rockygrass, a prominent bluegrass festival in Colorado. She also founded BJUgrass, a college band that toured churches across the South and served as a showcase band at the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) festival. In addition to her performance accomplishments, Madison has contributed to three studio albums and had the honor of performing live with Andy Leftwich, the renowned fiddle player for Ricky Skaggs. With a minor in music, Madison teaches voice, piano, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and banjo, sharing her love of music with students of all ages. She finds fulfillment in blending her passion for music with her enthusiasm for teaching. Outside of music, Madison enjoys photography, exploring the outdoors, working on her family farm, and spending quality time with her family and friends.