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Kids Irish Instrument Classes & Private Lessons

Private Lessons are available both in-person and virtually

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Group Classes

Teaching kids the joy of playing Irish music for life!

New! A new session has been added Monday Nights from 7:30-9pm at the Irish American Heritage Center.

Mondays

What: Irish Tin Whistle Class
Where: Irish American Heritage Center 2nd Floor
When: 5-5:45pm | 11-Week Term | Aug 17-Nov 2 (No Class 9/7)
Cost: $275

This ongoing whistle class is designed for all levels of kid whistle players.

What: Irish Fiddle Class (Levels I and II)
Where: Irish American Heritage Center 2nd Floor
When: 5-5:45pm | 11-Week Term | Aug 17-Nov 2 (No Class 9/7)
Cost: $275

In Fiddle I, players get to know their instrument and develop strategies to learn tunes by ear.  We begin with open string songs, playing posture, and bow hold. Students progress to Irish songs using pressing finger notes and then, to a set of Irish Polkas. Students may stay in this section in order to hone their intonation, bowing, and facility with connecting musical phrases into tunes. 

You’re probably ready for Fiddle II if: you love to practice your tunes every week; you’re listening to your new tunes and preparing them between classes; you can play the following tunes smoothly from memory: Britches Full of Stitches, Peg Ryan’s Polka (Kerry Polka), and Sweeney’s Polka. Taking lessons or classes somewhere else, finishing Suzuki Book One, playing scales in A and D, and being comfortable learning by ear are all potential indicators that you’re ready for Fiddle II. Contact us at info@irishmusicschool.org with questions!

What: Irish Tunes + Style for Adults & Teens
Where: Irish American Heritage Center
When: 6-7:30pm | 11-Week Term | Aug 17-Nov 2 (No Class 9/7)
Cost: $330

This ongoing fiddle, flute, whistle, banjo, concertina class is taught by Seán Cleland and is designed for intermediate players with some experience learning by ear and with playing Irish dance music. We’ll learn in depth practical Irish session tunes primarily by ear and we’ll do some lilting! We’ll learn this music from the inside out; delving into studying style, paying close attention to the details of time feel, rhythm, ornamentation, bowing, breathing, pulsing, variation, and historical relevance. Students can join at any time during the term. For absolute beginning fiddle, please contact us at info@irishmusicschool.org for private lessons to get yourself ready for the group class and sessions.

What: Singing
Where: Irish American Heritage Center
When: 6-6:45pm | 11-Week Term | Aug 17-Nov 2 (No Class 9/7)
Cost: $275

Through the joy of singing games, vocal exploration, and communal singing, children (will) naturally develop their facility with musical concepts like beat, rhythm, form, and pitch as well as musicianship skills like listening, memory, intonation, part singing, and performance. Rooted in the traditions of Irish singing, this all-ages kids class is an accessible precursor or complement to our instrument programs for young people. Exploring the first, and perhaps most integral instrument - our voice, our singing class allows young people to effectively access and develop their musicianship in a fun, engaging and welcoming way. Watch video

Sundays

What: Tin Whistle
Where: Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Bistro 2nd Floor
When: 11:30-12:15pm | 12-Week Term | Aug 23-Nov 8 (No Class 9/6)
Cost: $300

What: Irish Fiddle
Where: Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Bistro 2nd Floor
When: 11:15am-12pm | 12-Week Term | Aug 23-Nov 8 (No Class 9/6)
Cost: $300

What: Adult & Teen Mixed Instrument
Where: Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Bistro 2nd Floor
When: 12-1:30pm | 12-Week Term | Aug 23-Nov 8 (No Class 9/6)
Cost: $360

What: Singing
Where: Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Bistro 2nd Floor
When: 1:15-2pm | 12-Week Term | Aug 23-Nov 8 (No Class 9/6)
Cost: $300

Through the joy of singing games, vocal exploration, and communal singing, children (will) naturally develop their facility with musical concepts like beat, rhythm, form, and pitch as well as musicianship skills like listening, memory, intonation, part singing, and performance. Rooted in the traditions of Irish singing, this all-ages kids class is an accessible precursor or complement to our instrument programs for young people. Exploring the first, and perhaps most integral instrument - our voice, our singing class allows young people to effectively access and develop their musicianship in a fun, engaging and welcoming way. Watch video