my family and I are finaly taking a trip to Ireland, in june 2008, and I would very much like to take a few real irish fiddle lessons. I am really interested in the music of Sligo, but any lessons at all would be great! I have been playing fiddle for eight years, and i would like to call myself a celtic fiddler, but I need some help with technique. Is anyone, or does anyone know of a teacher.
thanks,
reaghan
Where abouts in Maine are you? There is a woman who works with Jonathan Cooper named Lauren Rioux--at least that's who I think it was that I met, it was several years ago--who is a very nice fiddler and teacher. She's not strictly Irish but I think she could help you devope technique. http://www.jcooperviolinmaker.com/contact_us/default.asp
If you are interested in Sligo though, and you have a fast internet connection, you should try Brian Conway. He is really one of the best New York/Sligo players and teachers and from what I hear, he very much focuses on the basics of what makes it sound "Irish". He does interent lessons. http://www.brianconway.com/
I'd also recommend Theresa Bourke at the Fiddler's Retreat. I just thought that Co Clare would be a little closer to you if you're in Co Sligo. The Fiddler's Retreat is near Thurles in Co Tipperary. She's a great teacher and it's probably worth the trip.
One more thing. If you do go to Fiddler's retreat, you'll probably get taken to at least a couple sessions that aren't frequented by American's that often. There are some great local musicians in Tipp.
while we're on the topic, I plan on being in Ireland oct 23-31. Was thinking I might head up to Co. DOnegal, as I've never been up around there. Any recommendations for teachers up there? Or anywhere else really as my plans are still flexible—will travel pretty much anywhere, though I prefer towns to big cities. get enough city life here were I am.
Go to a little town in athlone called glasson, its beautiful and theres great sessions during the week in the village ( its a tiny place) its where my dad is from and the session are mad. Sean Os singin and brush dancing its mad! (dont mind the spelling sorry)
I live in southern Maine, about an hour from Portland, and I currently take lessons at 317 Community Music Center in Yarmouth. we plan to stay a week in doolin, a week dunquin(on the ring of kerry), a week in donegal area, and a week ......some where else, we havn't disided yet.
fiddle lessons
fiddle lessons
my family and I are finaly taking a trip to Ireland, in june 2008, and I would very much like to take a few real irish fiddle lessons. I am really interested in the music of Sligo, but any lessons at all would be great! I have been playing fiddle for eight years, and i would like to call myself a celtic fiddler, but I need some help with technique. Is anyone, or does anyone know of a teacher.
thanks,
reaghan
# Posted on October 3rd 2007 by reaghan
Re: fiddle lessons
Where abouts in Maine are you? There is a woman who works with Jonathan Cooper named Lauren Rioux--at least that's who I think it was that I met, it was several years ago--who is a very nice fiddler and teacher. She's not strictly Irish but I think she could help you devope technique.
http://www.jcooperviolinmaker.com/contact_us/default.asp
If you are interested in Sligo though, and you have a fast internet connection, you should try Brian Conway. He is really one of the best New York/Sligo players and teachers and from what I hear, he very much focuses on the basics of what makes it sound "Irish". He does interent lessons. http://www.brianconway.com/
# Posted on October 3rd 2007 by iampeterfonda
Re: fiddle lessons
Sorry about all those typos above
# Posted on October 3rd 2007 by iampeterfonda
Re: fiddle lessons
There are plenty of good fiddlers and teachers in Ireland, as well as in New England and Maine.
Can you give us a better idea of where you live in Maine, and where plan to go when you get to Ireland?
# Posted on October 3rd 2007 by Georgi
Re: fiddle lessons
WHEN are you planning to be in Sligo?
# Posted on October 3rd 2007 by Ceolagusrince
Re: fiddle lessons
Look at www.fiddlersretreat.com
# Posted on October 3rd 2007 by Jon_bailey
Re: fiddle lessons
You might also try Tricia Clark. She lives in Ennis, I believe. Here's her web site. I've heard several of mp3's of hers and she's a fine player.
http://www.triciaclark.co.uk/
I'd also recommend Theresa Bourke at the Fiddler's Retreat. I just thought that Co Clare would be a little closer to you if you're in Co Sligo. The Fiddler's Retreat is near Thurles in Co Tipperary. She's a great teacher and it's probably worth the trip.
# Posted on October 4th 2007 by nofrets
Re: fiddle lessons
One more thing. If you do go to Fiddler's retreat, you'll probably get taken to at least a couple sessions that aren't frequented by American's that often. There are some great local musicians in Tipp.
# Posted on October 4th 2007 by nofrets
Re: fiddle lessons
while we're on the topic, I plan on being in Ireland oct 23-31. Was thinking I might head up to Co. DOnegal, as I've never been up around there. Any recommendations for teachers up there? Or anywhere else really as my plans are still flexible—will travel pretty much anywhere, though I prefer towns to big cities. get enough city life here were I am.
# Posted on October 4th 2007 by matan_fiddler
Re: fiddle lessons
Go to a little town in athlone called glasson, its beautiful and theres great sessions during the week in the village ( its a tiny place) its where my dad is from and the session are mad. Sean Os singin and brush dancing its mad! (dont mind the spelling sorry)
# Posted on October 4th 2007 by Lollypoll
Re: fiddle lessons
I live in southern Maine, about an hour from Portland, and I currently take lessons at 317 Community Music Center in Yarmouth. we plan to stay a week in doolin, a week dunquin(on the ring of kerry), a week in donegal area, and a week ......some where else, we havn't disided yet.
# Posted on October 4th 2007 by reaghan
Re: fiddle lessons
A month in Ireland.... I'm very jealous! Have a great time! I was just there in August for two weeks and it went WAY too fast.
# Posted on October 5th 2007 by nofrets