Jean-Baptiste (John) Arcand, born July 19, 1942 at Jackson Lake, Saskatchewan, is a Canadian fiddler, composer, teacher, and luthier.Arcand has been writing and performing since childhood, having learned the traditional Red River Métis tunes from his father Victor and his grandfather Jean-Baptiste.He has said "I knew from childhood I would be a fiddler," he said."I love the constant challenge because you cannot ever master the fiddle."He is known for the impeccable sense of timing in his music, a skill that is necessary when guiding dancers. Arcand has been recognized by the Métis community for ensuring that this important tradition survives.Along with a busy performing schedule, John is active as a guest artist and judge at fiddle contests, is in demand as an instructor at many fiddle camps and with private students, and also makes and repairs fiddles.