Classes
New Class Term:
January 30 through April 5
Please be sure to RSVP for your class(es) by emailing kathy@irishmusicschool.com or calling (773) 412-5082. Group classes need a minimum of 3 students enrolled to run.
Class locations:
-Chief O'Neill's, 3471 N. Elston, Chicago, IL ~ (773) IRE-LAND
-St. Tarcissus, 6020 W. Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL ~ (773) 763-7080
-Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, Chicago, IL ~ (773) 282-7035
-Concordia Place, 3300 N. Whipple, Chicago, IL ~ (773) 463-1600
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GROUP CLASSES
A minimum of three students is required to run a group class. Classes are subject to cancellation if minimum number is not met, so please RSVP to kathy@irishmusicschool.com as soon as possible! If the class isn't running, students will be given the option to convert to private or semi‐private lessons, depending on the instructor's availability.
Don't see the class you're looking for? Let us know! New classes are added based on demand and teacher availability.
Note:
All students must bring a digital voice recorder and a spiral notebook to classes and lessons (mandatory!) All students taking group classes are encouraged to attend weekly sessions and other school events. This is an absolutely essential and fun component of our school program.
Group Classes for Kids:
Irish Singing
Learn traditional Irish songs and proper singing technique in this class, which will focus on Irish repertoire and choral work in the same idiom.
Sundays, 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Concordia Place (9 weeks - $180)
Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $200)
Beginning Tin Whistle
Mondays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm @ St. Tarcissus (10 weeks - $200)
Tuesdays, 5:00pm - 6:00pm @ Chief O'Neill's (10 weeks - $200)
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 6:30pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (9 weeks - $180)
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $200)
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (9 weeks - $180)
This class covers the basics of playing the tin whistle.
Absolute Beginning Irish Fiddle
Mondays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm @ St. Tarcissus (10 weeks - $200)
Tuesdays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm @ Chief O'Neill's (10 weeks - $200)
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 6:30pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (9 weeks - $180)
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (9 weeks - $180)
This class is suitable for absolute beginners with no fiddle playing experience.
Continuing Instrument Classes
Mondays between 5:00pm - 7:00pm @ St. Tarcissus (10 weeks - $200)
Tuesdays between 5:00pm - 7:00pm @ Chief O'Neill's (10 weeks - $200)
Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 8:30pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $200)
Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $200)
Sundays between 2:00pm - 5:00pm @ Concordia Place (9 weeks - $180)
These are hour-long classes for continuing players (fiddle, tin whistle, concertina, accordion) of various levels, based on teacher assessment. Please contact kathy@irishmusicschool.com to find out which one of these classes is right for you.
Beginning Bodhrán
Thursdays, 5:00pm - 6:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $200)
This class covers the basics of playing the bodhrán.
Absolute Beginning Concertina
Lessons are available for all levels. Please email info@irishmusicschool.com for more information and to sign up.
Absolute Beginning Irish Piano Accompaniment
Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $200)
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $200)
Sundays, 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Concordia Place (9 weeks - $180)
This class covers the basics of playing the piano with an emphasis on accompanying Irish traditional music - no prior experience necessary. Must bring portable keyboard.
Irish Piano Accompaniment
Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $200)
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $200)
Sundays, 3:00pm - 4:00pm @ Concordia Place (9 weeks - $180)
This class is for students who already have experience playing classical piano and would like to learn by ear to accompany Irish tunes. Must bring portable keyboard.
Irish Guitar
Lessons are available for all levels. Please email info@irishmusicschool.com for more information and to sign up.
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Group Classes for Adults:
Beginning Tin Whistle
Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Chief O'Neill's (10 weeks - $230)
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $230)
Haven't you always wanted to learn how to play Irish music? Connect in a deeper way with your Irish Heritage? Let the Irish Music School of Chicago get you started now!
The tin whistle (aka penny whistle) is the easiest and most economical way to get right to the heart of traditional Irish music. Whether you want to dive right into the vibrant Chicago Irish session scene or just impress your friends with your version of "Danny Boy," this is the perfect place to start! Go home with a tune after your first class, or even stay for the music session directly after and play the tune with everybody!
Continuing Whistle/Intro to Irish Flute
Tuesdays, 8:00pm - 9:00pm @ Chief O'Neill's (10 weeks - $230)
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $230)
This is a continuing class for players of the tin whistle who would like to start playing the Irish wooden flute as well. The Irish flute is basically keyless and requires different fingering technique from the metal flute. This class is also an excellent transitional class for classical flautists.
Slower Mixed Instrument Tunes & Techniques
Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Chief O'Neill's (10 weeks - $230)
Are you enjoying playing Irish music, but intimidated by full-tilt sessions? This is the class for you! A little experience, but not much, is required. Open to all melody instruments. We'll work on picking up tunes by ear and playing them in an Irish style.
Intermediate Mixed Instrument Tunes & Techniques
Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Chief O'Neill's (10 weeks - $230)
In this class we work on much more than just "learning tunes". Broaden your session-friendly repertoire, and delve deeper into the technique, history, and regional styles of Irish music. Practicing at home is important, but see how much fun learning in a group can be! Plan to stay for the exciting music session afterwards to try out your new tunes!
Absolute Beginning Irish Piano Accompaniment
Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $230)
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $230)
Sundays, 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Concordia Place (9 weeks - $207)
This class covers the basics of playing the piano with an emphasis on accompanying Irish traditional music - no prior experience necessary.
Irish Piano Accompaniment
Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $230)
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $230)
Sundays, 3:00pm - 4:00pm @ Concordia Place (9 weeks - $207)
Have you studied classical piano but always longed for the freedom to play by ear and accompany tunes? Now you can! This class focuses on the stylistic nuances of accompanying Irish traditional music while giving you a solid harmonic and technical facility at the keyboard. Soon you will be enjoying the experience of playing in an Irish traditional music session as well as being a coveted guest at every party!
Beginning Irish Fiddle
Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Chief O'Neill's (10 weeks - $230)
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $230)
It's never too late to start learning the fiddle! In these classes we will begin with the basics and progress at your speed. You'll be playing a simple tune by the end of the first night. Come explore this beautiful instrument! Contact us to see which class would be best suited for you.
Beginning Concertina
Wednesdays, 8:30pm - 9:30pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $230)
Learn to play the concertina! We have Wheatstone-layout, Anglo concertinas for rent.
Irish Singing
Learn traditional Irish songs and proper singing technique in this class, which will focus on Irish repertoire and choral work in the same idiom.
Sundays, 3:00pm - 4:00pm @ Concordia Place (10 weeks - $230)
Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $230)
Beginning Bodhran
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Irish American Heritage Center (10 weeks - $230)
Irish Guitar
Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the Irish American Heritage Center
Lessons are available for all levels. Please email info@irishmusicschool.com for more information and to sign up.
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PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
Private and semi‐private lessons are sometimes available for those enrolled in a group class. Please contact kathy@irishmusicschool.com for more information.
Private lesson tuition:
$30 for a half-hour
$45 for 45 minutes
$60 for an hour
Semi‐private lesson tuition (2 students):
$22 per 30 minute semi‐private lesson/per student
$30 per 45 minute semi‐private lesson/per student
$38 per 60 minute semi-private lesson/per student
DISCOUNTS
Register for more than one class and save!
Students taking more than one class get a 10% discount off each additional class (lower priced class).
Take a private lesson and a group lesson and save!
Students taking private lessons will be discounted 10% off the cost of a group class (must take private lessons continuously throughout term).
Family Rate
Families with more than 2 students taking classes get 10% off for the second and third student, and 15% off for all subsequent students starting with the 4th student.
2011 Student Registration Form
