Classes

August 2006, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal warming up before competing in the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

New session of classes begin September 8th!

Class locations:

-Chief O'Neill's (CON), 3471 N. Elston, Chicago, IL ~ (773) IRE-LAND

-St. John Fisher School (SJF), 10200 S. Washtenaw, Chicago, IL ~ (773) 445-4737

-Gaelic Park (GP), 6119 W. 147th. St., Oak Forest, IL ~ (708) 687-9323

-St. Tarcissus (ST), 6020 W. Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL ~ (773) 763-7080

Note:
All students must bring to classes and lessons a digital or tape recording device (mandatory!)

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Here are our class offerings, descriptions and schedules. Having trouble figuring out which class to register for? Email Jessica jessicaziegler888@gmail.com or Sean sean@seancleland.com and we will direct you to the best choice!

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Looking for lessons for adults?

Please check out our Adult Lesson offerings here: http://www.irishmusicschool.com/pages/page6

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*Bodhrán Class (Ages 8 and up):

  • Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Chief O'Neill's.

Jackie Moran, instructor

Learn how to play the bodhrán, that most ancient of traditional Irish instruments. Jackie will work with you on proper technique, how to make your playing sound good, how to accompany different types of tunes, playing in groups with other musicians and how to practice. Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil. Recording is allowed and welcome.

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*Beginning Irish Tin Whistle is offered on:

  • Tuesdays, 6:00-6:30, Chief O'Neill's. (half-hour class)

Jessica Ziegler, instructor

This class covers the basics of whistle-playing. It is suitable for absolute beginners, age 8 and up.

$88, 8-wk session

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*Elementary Tin Whistle is offered on:

  • Wednesdays, 4:45-5:45, St. John Fisher.
  • Thursdays, 3:45 - 4:45, Gaelic Park.

Jessica Ziegler, instructor

This class is for students who are comfortable playing basic tunes on the whistle. We will expand our session-friendly repertoire while adding more advanced articulation and ornaments and increasing speed.

$144, 8-wk session.

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*Intermediate Tin Whistle is offered on:

  • Thursdays, 4:30-5:30, Gaelic Park.

Jessica Ziegler, instructor

This class is for students who can easily play our school's beginning repertoire of polkas, slides, hornpipes, and a few jigs. We will expand our session-friendly repertoire while adding more advanced articulation and ornaments and increasing speed.

$144, 8-wk session.

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*Absolute Beginning Irish Fiddle Class (level 1) is offered on:

  • Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 at Chief O'Neill's.

Jessica Ziegler, instructor

This class is for fiddlers and violinists aged 6-11 who have no experience with bowing and fingering. Please bring a tape or digital recorder and a notebook to each class.

$144, 8-wk session.

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*Beginning Irish Fiddle Class (level 2) is offered on:

  • Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 at Chief O'Neill's.
  • Wednesdays, 3:45 - 4:45 at St. John Fisher School.

Jessica Ziegler, instructor

This class is for fiddlers and violinists aged 6-11 who are getting used to the beginning stages of playing either Irish or classical repertoire (such as the Suzuki Twinkle Variations or Essential Elements Book 1). This class is not designed for kids with no experience with bowing and fingering. Please bring a tape or digital recorder and a notebook to each class.

$144, 8-wk session.

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*Elementary Irish Fiddle Class (level 3) is offered on:

  • Mondays, 4:00-5:00, St. Tarcissus.
  • Wednesdays, 3:20 - 4:20, St. John Fisher School in Beverly.
  • Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30, Gaelic Park.

Jessica Ziegler, instructor

This class is geared towards fiddlers aged 7-15 who can play a small handful of tunes, as well as classical violin students who may have no Irish music experience but can easily play Suzuki Book 2 and up. This class will focus on tweaking technique, refining finger patterns, gaining more advanced repertoire, increasing speed, and starting Irish ornament study. Students are required to attend weekly jam sessions and other school events to practice their new tunes and gain experience. Please bring a tape or digital recorder!

$144, 8-wk session.

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*Intermediate (level 4) is offered on:

  • Mondays, 5:00-6:00, St. Tarcissus
  • Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00, Chief O'Neill's
  • Wednesdays, 2:45-3:45, St. John Fisher
  • Thursdays, 6:00-7:00, Gaelic Park

Jessica Ziegler, instructor

This class is for students who can easily play our beginning repertoire of polkas, slides, and hornpipes, and are currently adding many jigs and reels to their repertoire. Students increase their facility with ornaments, style, and melodic variation. Students are required to attend weekly jam sessions and other school events to practice their new tunes and gain experience. Please bring a tape or digital recorder!

Participation in this class is by invitation only.

$144, 8-wk session.

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*Advanced Irish Fiddle Class is offered on:

  • Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30, Gaelic Park.

Jessica Ziegler, instructor

This class is for players of all ages who have a good background of Irish playing and are now focusing on expanding their Irish technique, repertoire, knowledge, and speed. Please bring a tape or digital recorder!

Participation in this class is by invitation only.

$144, 8-wk session.


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Interested in something else?

Please contact Sean Cleland at sean@seancleland.com or 773-412-6166 if you are interested in:

Irish flute, accordion, tenor banjo, harp, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, or Irish singing.

When we have enough interest in these instruments, we will be able to offer classes!

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Private lessons at multiple locations

Want to get started now?? Private lessons are available on Irish guitar, banjo, concertina, Irish flute, whistle, fiddle, and bodhrán. Please e-mail us for more information.

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Bring the whole gang!

Register for more than one class and save!
Students taking more than one class get a 10% discount off each additional class. Discount applies to the lower-priced class.

Family Rate:
Families with more than 2 students taking classes get 10% off classes for the second and third student and 15% off for all subsequent students starting with the 4th student. For info regarding these discounts or if you have specific payment questions please click on this link: http://www.irishmusicschool.com/pages/page2

Questions regarding registration and payments may be directed to Kathy Cleland at sidetrack76@aol.com, or 773-412-5082.