Group Classes

Teaching kids the joy of playing Irish music for life! Begin irish Fid w/Erin Flynn Mon 5-5:50 @Irish Heritage Center (2nd flr Library)
Term: 9x(Nov10-Jan/26) Fee $225 /// No Class: 12/22, 12/29, 1/19

In beginning Fid 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 ready for next Fid if you love to practice your tunes every week. You’re listening to your new tunes and preparing them between classes. You’re ready for Fiddle II if you can play the following tunes smoothly from memory: Britches Full of Stitches, Peg Ryan’s Polka (Kerry Polka), and Sweeney’s Polka. If you’re taking lessons or classes somewhere else, finishing Suzuki Book One, playing scales in A and D, and comfort learning by ear are all indicators that you’re ready for Fiddle II. ==================================================

Inter irish Fid: w/Seán Cleland Mon 5-5:50 @Irish Heritage Center (Library)
Term: 9x(Nov10-Jan/26) Fee $225 /// No Class: 12/22, 12/29, 1/19

Don’t know which level your child fits in to? Email us at info@irishmusicschool.org.

Sun TIN WHISTLE: 11am-12 @MRS.MURPHYS 3905 N.LINCOLN 2nd Flr teachers: Carrie Collins & Jesse Langen
Term: 9x(11/9-1/25 (all levels) Fee: $225
no class 11/30, 12/28, 1/4

Start your young Person on their musical journey with us! 

Kids Irish Instrument Classes & Private Lessons

Private Lessons are available both in-person and virtually .

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

Monday Kids ‘Irish Singing’ 6-6:50

MON @IrishHeritageCenter 4626 N. KNOX (2nd flr music archive room)
Term: 9x(Nov 10-Jan26)
Class Time: 6-6:50pm Fee: $225 teachers: Carrie Collins and Erin Flynn

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.

Mix’d Class (Kids+Adults) Irish Rep/Style

SUNDAYS @MRS. MURPHY&SONS 3905 N. LINCOLN
Term: 9x(Nov 9-Jan 25)
NEW Time: 11:30-12:50 fee: $275 teachers: Sean Cleland, James Reilly

This special, in depth and fun ensemble 90min class will be co-taught by 3 experienced teachers; Seán Cleland (fiddle) and James Reilly (flute/whistle) and Jesse Langen (whistle and guitar). This ensemble class is by invite only; our goal with this class is to build a kid’s ensemble that can perform. We’ll learn Irish tunes primarily by ear and we’ll do some lilting! We’ll learn traditional Irish music from the inside out; delving into studying style, paying close attention to the details of time-feel, rhythm, fingerings, ornamentation, bowing, breathing, pulsing, variation, and historical relevance.

30minPianoLessons Mondays btw 4-6:

Mondays @Irish Heritage Center 30 min lessons between 4pm-6pm

Term: 9x(Nov 19 - Jan 26) (NO Class Dec 22, Dec 29, Jan 19)

times: 4-4:30, 4;30-5, 5-5:30. 5:30-6

Fee: $315

Give your child the gift of music with our beginner piano lessons at the Irish American Heritage Center. Our friendly and experienced instructor, Carrie Collins, is dedicated to helping young learners develop a strong foundation in music. Students will learn to read music, play by ear, harmonize, understand music theory, and memorize pieces in a fun and supportive environment.

ALSO AVAILABLE private and semi-private lessons both in-person and virtually:

Private Lessons (both in-person and virtually) available for these instruments: Fiddle • Tin Whistle • Irish Singing • Flute • Bodhrán • Piano

For rates, please visit our Policies and Rates page.