Detroit irish
music association
Workshops
Upcoming Workshop: October 6th
"What Do You Hear?"
A unique workshop in the art of active listening
Alison Perkins and Nicolas Brown
Thursday, October 6, 2016, 7:30-8:30pm
Green Wood, 1001 Green Rd, Ann Arbor MI
Cost: $10 for DIMA members, $15 for non-members
Registration at the door
In this enrichment class, attendees will listen to recordings of traditional Irish music and then engage in a group discussion about what everyone hears. Some of the topics that may be discussed include regional and personal styles, tuning, tune choice, variations, rhythm and ornamentation. Students new to traditional music will get a chance to hear some great masters they aren't familiar with yet, and more experienced players will have an opportunity to get into the nitty gritty details of the music. This class is designed to help everyone delve a little deeper into the music than they normally do, learn from each other, and ultimately encourage active listening.
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Past Workshops
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)