You're no stranger to Irish traditional music, and are feeling pretty comfortable about getting the notes under your fingers. But you and I both know that playing Irish fiddle music like... well... an Irish fiddler, isn't really about playing and memorizing notes you see on a page.

Some folks call it playing with lilt. Others refer to it as the elusive nya. 

It's that characteristic sound that makes an Irish fiddle player sound like they're playing Irish fiddle music.

And the reason it's so elusive and hard to define is that there really isn't one correct end-all-be-all way to play Irish music. Martin Hayes, Liz Carroll, and Matt Cranitch are all highly skilled fiddlers that would each be associated with Irish music -- and yet their individual styles are so different when you listen to them!

That's where this workshop course comes in, my friend!

I do believe we each have the capacity to be our own Martins and Lizzes and Matts of Irish music. We can have a healthy appreciation for this music as it is and as it has been, while inserting bits of our personality into these tunes to truly make them our own.

It's one thing to say this is possible, and another thing entirely to put in the work to make that possibility a reality.

Which is why I'm introducing this new course experience where you'll get the opportunity to explore what your style is, and receive real time feedback from your peers and instructor in the process!

We'll be meeting live over Zoom one hour every week for a period of 6 weeks to look at specific tunes and trad players you enjoy while brainstorming and trying out different ways you can style those tunes.

You can get so many amazing ideas and approaches to one tune in a collaborative effort with a group! 

And if you're not sure where to start, what to be listening for, or what ornament makes sense to go where -- then this is the course that will give you those ideas.

We're talking about things like realizing "Oh, I've never tried putting a double stop on this note, but it sounds sooo cool! Now I'm going to be listening for other players who do that!"

Or "I couldn't figure out what makes this fiddler have such a powerhouse sound. Now I know what they're doing, and how I can work on doing this myself!"

What's Included in Style your Trad Tunes:

• 6 live one-hour group calls hosted on Zoom on Tuesdays at 7pm EST (February 18th thru March 25th)
• Private community to share ideas and inspiration/connect with your fellow course participants
• Student portal for call replays, supplemental materials from calls, and guided exercises all hosted in one convenient spot
• Discount on future Style your Trad Tunes workshops

Heads up! This is the first time I am running this course, and as long as there's enough interest will plan to offer multiple cohorts throughout the year. In order for this course to run, I will need a minimum of 4 participants.

If the course is called off due to low enrollment, you will have the option to either receive a full refund or credit your purchase to a total of 6 30 minute lessons OR 3 1 hour lessons with me.