Hello everyone... I must thank you for everything lately. This has been a wonderful place to come to for support and advice.
I have another question. I will be in Ireland for a little over 2 months this summer... primary purpose is to study the whistle (and flute). I will be attending Willy Clancy school.
I am a new player, have been practicing more on whistle than flute, and I feel that I am doing pretty well.
I can say that I am very determined and absolutely LOVE playing. I can't get enough of it and would play every waking moment of my day if I were able.
I am looking for a teacher, or two, or three (I know it's best to stay with just one, but I will not have that liberty as I will be travelling as well) that might be willing to work with me. I would gladly travel to them, stay in a hostel and work with them for a short while before moving on.
I would love the experience of learning from different teachers and gathering information along the way.
I am not sure if this philosophy will work, but I am hoping it will!
I could use, from you, advice on this theory AND suggestions of your favorite teachers in Ireland. Again, I will gladly go to them as I will be there to experience and see the country as well.
About me: I appreciate patience with question asking (I like to), understanding that I am an artist and am VERY left brained... it's hard for me to process right brain issues regarding music... lamens terms are best for me... I practice A LOT. I am a teacher and feel that I know how to learn well... take criticism and actually enjoy it... So, that's about me...
Suggestions will be really appreciated.
Thank you again, everyone
good luck with that! you're so fortunate to be able to go on such a trip. you'll have to let us all know how it went when you get back.
in addition to here, have you asked at the chiff and fipple whistle forum? double post into the flute forum as well, if you want a flute teacher. the link is http://chiffboard.mati.ca
There are two summer schools in the two weeks after Willie Clancy - The South Sligo Summer School in Tubbercurry http://www.sssschool.org/ and then the Joe Mooney Summer School in Drumshanbo http://www.joemooneysummerschool.com/ There are some fantastic tutors on both whistle and flute at both of these and there are loads of opportunities to play in sessions as well.
breandan's suggestion about finding various workshops would probably be one of your best strategies. but if i was in your shoes, i would also consider parking yourself in either Ennis or Galway City and do some "asking around," ie go to various sessions then at the right moment ask some local if they have any recommendations. try music shops too. However, I wouldn't rule out going right to the masters themselves. Hell, why not try contacting Mary Bergin (lives i think in Salthill outside of Galway) or introducing yourself to Hammy Hamilton who lives outside of Cork City. yeah, they might say no, but what if they said yes? and even if they said no they might be able to recommend a suitable sustitute.
hi there! oh you are all so motivating! I am so excited. What a great idea brendan. I love Galway and Ennis and do certainly plan on parkin' my butt there for quite some time. You're right... Maybe I'll give it a shot.
my email is smilest@gmail.com and I would love Hammy's email... thank you so much
Hi meika, welcome to playing the whistle and flute. I took the flute up 2 years ago and love it. You will find some great teachers around Clare during the Festivals. The workshops are great places to learn. Eamonn Cotter and Garry Shannon are two great tutors of the flute and they are usually involved in these workshops. John Kelly is another great teacher as well. Best of luck and keep practising! Ill be attending those workshops myself.
Meika, a word of advice.
While I believe that everyone on this site is fantastic, you do get the odd mad guest. You can be contacted through the site here via your profile box. Dont post your personal e-mail address up on the site, you never know who is logging on.
Best to be safe than sorry.
thanks blas! However, the email I posted I created for junk email, not my personal email, (no offense to anyone here) so, if that happens, it's not connected to any personal information and I can always change it whenever I want. Thank you for your help!
I am a new comer to Cork and I have no background in flute. I am looking for a tutor or better a class to teach me the classical flute playing. anyone can help me with contacts for classes or tutors?
Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
Hello everyone... I must thank you for everything lately. This has been a wonderful place to come to for support and advice.
I have another question. I will be in Ireland for a little over 2 months this summer... primary purpose is to study the whistle (and flute). I will be attending Willy Clancy school.
I am a new player, have been practicing more on whistle than flute, and I feel that I am doing pretty well.
I can say that I am very determined and absolutely LOVE playing. I can't get enough of it and would play every waking moment of my day if I were able.
I am looking for a teacher, or two, or three (I know it's best to stay with just one, but I will not have that liberty as I will be travelling as well) that might be willing to work with me. I would gladly travel to them, stay in a hostel and work with them for a short while before moving on.
I would love the experience of learning from different teachers and gathering information along the way.
I am not sure if this philosophy will work, but I am hoping it will!
I could use, from you, advice on this theory AND suggestions of your favorite teachers in Ireland. Again, I will gladly go to them as I will be there to experience and see the country as well.
About me: I appreciate patience with question asking (I like to), understanding that I am an artist and am VERY left brained... it's hard for me to process right brain issues regarding music... lamens terms are best for me... I practice A LOT. I am a teacher and feel that I know how to learn well... take criticism and actually enjoy it... So, that's about me...
Suggestions will be really appreciated.
Thank you again, everyone
# Posted on June 13th 2006 by meika2u2
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
ps... any suggestions on good classes, beginner sessions, week long school, etc. would be wonderful too!
# Posted on June 13th 2006 by meika2u2
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
good luck with that! you're so fortunate to be able to go on such a trip. you'll have to let us all know how it went when you get back.
in addition to here, have you asked at the chiff and fipple whistle forum? double post into the flute forum as well, if you want a flute teacher. the link is http://chiffboard.mati.ca
# Posted on June 13th 2006 by daiv
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
There are two summer schools in the two weeks after Willie Clancy - The South Sligo Summer School in Tubbercurry http://www.sssschool.org/ and then the Joe Mooney Summer School in Drumshanbo http://www.joemooneysummerschool.com/ There are some fantastic tutors on both whistle and flute at both of these and there are loads of opportunities to play in sessions as well.
# Posted on June 13th 2006 by breandan
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
you are all wonderful... thank you so much!
# Posted on June 13th 2006 by meika2u2
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
And you can then round off the month by heading to the Ulster Fleadh. http://www.ulsterfleadh.com/
# Posted on June 14th 2006 by breandan
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
wow, two months. that's great. i'm jealous.
breandan's suggestion about finding various workshops would probably be one of your best strategies. but if i was in your shoes, i would also consider parking yourself in either Ennis or Galway City and do some "asking around," ie go to various sessions then at the right moment ask some local if they have any recommendations. try music shops too. However, I wouldn't rule out going right to the masters themselves. Hell, why not try contacting Mary Bergin (lives i think in Salthill outside of Galway) or introducing yourself to Hammy Hamilton who lives outside of Cork City. yeah, they might say no, but what if they said yes? and even if they said no they might be able to recommend a suitable sustitute.
Good luck!
PS i have Hammy's email if you need it.
# Posted on June 14th 2006 by Brendan
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
hi there! oh you are all so motivating! I am so excited. What a great idea brendan. I love Galway and Ennis and do certainly plan on parkin' my butt there for quite some time. You're right... Maybe I'll give it a shot.
my email is smilest@gmail.com and I would love Hammy's email... thank you so much
smiles!!!!!!!!!!
# Posted on June 15th 2006 by meika2u2
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
Hi meika, welcome to playing the whistle and flute. I took the flute up 2 years ago and love it. You will find some great teachers around Clare during the Festivals. The workshops are great places to learn. Eamonn Cotter and Garry Shannon are two great tutors of the flute and they are usually involved in these workshops. John Kelly is another great teacher as well. Best of luck and keep practising! Ill be attending those workshops myself.
# Posted on June 16th 2006 by lilt
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
Meika, a word of advice.
While I believe that everyone on this site is fantastic, you do get the odd mad guest. You can be contacted through the site here via your profile box. Dont post your personal e-mail address up on the site, you never know who is logging on.
Best to be safe than sorry.
# Posted on June 16th 2006 by blas
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
thanks blas! However, the email I posted I created for junk email, not my personal email, (no offense to anyone here) so, if that happens, it's not connected to any personal information and I can always change it whenever I want. Thank you for your help!
# Posted on June 18th 2006 by meika2u2
Re: Whistle and/or flute teachers in Ireland
I am a new comer to Cork and I have no background in flute. I am looking for a tutor or better a class to teach me the classical flute playing. anyone can help me with contacts for classes or tutors?
Thanks alot
# Posted on February 2nd 2009 by daliamelehy