Learn to play with others!
Irish Arts Center (IAC) Fiddle Classes begin in person January 26. Registration is open now. Use discount code: EDUFAM26
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners
Monday, 6 pm–7 pm
$204 general/$164 members
8 weekly sessions beginning January 26, 2026
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 III: Advanced Beginners Monday, 7 pm–8 pm $234 general/$188 members+
8 weekly sessions beginning Monday, September 26, 2025
Beginning students—those who have taken Fiddle II or have less than one year’s experience—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, January 26, 2026
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.