Detroit irish
music association
Workshops
Learn from Master Musicians
Workshops are a great opportunity to learn in a fun, casual, group setting with some of the very best Irish musicians around, including guest teachers from across North America and Ireland.
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Each workshop is unique, so rates and scheduling will vary.
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Past Workshops:
July 2017
Members of Connla:
Uilleann Pipes with Conor Mallon
Harp with Emer Mallon
Guitar/Accompaniment with Paul Starrett
Flute with Ciaran Carlin
Bodhrán with Ciara McCafferty
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May 2017
All Instruments - Repertoire Workshop with Colleen Shanks
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May 2017
Uilleann Pipes - Technique and Tunes with Cillian Vallely (Lúnasa)
Irish Flute - Technique and Tunes with Kevin Crawford (Lúnasa)
February 2017
Fiddle Workshop - Technique and Tunes with Winifred Horan (Solas)
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October 2016
"What Do You Hear?" - Active Listening Workshop with Nicolas Brown & Alison Perkins
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July 2016
Bodhran Techniques for Intermediate/Advanced players with Tristan Pruss
Irish Fiddle- Intermediate/Advanced Technique and Tunes with Alison Perkins (Finvarra's Wren)
Beginning/Intro to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle with Nicolas Brown
Int/Advanced Irish Flute and Tin Whistle Tunes and Techniques with Colleen Shanks
Guitar Accompaniment for Traditional Irish Music with Michael Gavin
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June 2016
Bodhran Basics for Beginner Players with Tristan Pruss
Irish Fiddle Basics - Technique and Ornamentation with Alison Perkins (Finvarra's Wren)
Irish Flute and Tin Whistle - Technique and Tunes with Colleen Shanks
Guitar Accompaniment for Traditional Irish Music with Michael Gavin
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January 2016
Uilleann Pipes - Technique and Tunes with Sean Gavin (Bua, Nicgaviskey)
Irish Fiddle - Technique and Tunes with Kelsey Lutz
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October 2015
Irish Flute Technique / All Instruments Repertoire with Michael Tubridy (The Chieftains)
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April 2015
Members of Bua:
Uilleann Pipes with Sean Gavin
Fiddle with Devin Shepherd
Guitar/Accompaniment with Brian Miller
Sean Nós Dancing with Brian Hart
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September 2015
Uilleann Pipes - Technique and Tunes with John McSherry (the olllam, At First Light, Lúnasa)
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May 2014
Uilleann Pipes Technique / All Instruments Repertoire with Paddy Keenan (The Bothy Band)
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November 2012
Repertoire of Sliabh Luachra with Jackie Daly and Matt Cranitch
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March 2012
Irish Fiddle - Technique and Tunes with Kevin Burke (The Bothy Band, Patrick Street)