Learn to play with others!
Irish Arts Center (IAC) Fiddle Classes begin in person September 22. Registration is open now. Use discount code: EDUFAM25
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners
Monday, 6 pm–7 pm
$204 general/$164 members
8 weekly sessions beginning September 22, 2025
A course for those with no prior fiddle experience. We will cover holding the fiddle and bow, tuning and producing a good tone. By the end, students will be able to play one or two Irish fiddle tunes.
Fiddle II: Advanced Beginners Monday, 7 pm–8 pm $234 general/$188 members+
8 weekly sessions beginning Monday, September 22, 2025
I regularly teach Fiddle 3 in this slot, but for this term, I’ll be teaching this course.
For students who have completed Fiddle I but have no prior music experience otherwise, and/or those who have fewer than six months’ experience and want to continue to build basic skills and confidence. Students will continue to learn the technical aspects of fiddle playing while working on common melodies, polkas, and jigs.
Introduction to the Traditional Irish Session
All Instruments. 8 weekly sessions beginning Monday, September 22, 2025
A session (seisiún in Irish) is a gathering of musicians playing traditional tunes, often in a pub. Sessions are super fun, but they can be intimidating for the uninitiated. This ninety-minute class will serve as an introduction to sessions: what to expect, playing in a group, session etiquette, putting together sets and common tunes—but mostly it will be a slow session. We will play tunes at a slow, comfortable tempo, about half the speed (or even slower) than a traditional pub session. Level: beginner/intermediate.