Instructor: Kira, Nina & Teresa!

Saturday, 10:00 am (50-60 minutes)

A fun way to start learning more about Irish culture for our youngest! We will start learning the Irish tin whistle, traditional Irish songs and old style Sean-nós dance. All music is taught by ear with sheet music and video to assist! Parents will be encouraged to practice with students between lessons or schedule a private lesson to bridge until next class. Practice video will be online.

Instructor: John Maschinot

Saturday, 12:00 PM (90 minutes)

This class is geared towards adult musicians who have some basic proficiency at their instrument and want to become more comfortable playing in Irish music sessions. and work towards participating in ceili bands. Students will learn on how to build a strong repertoire of session & ceili band tunes while strengthening one’s own musicianship. This class is geared towards learning melody, not accompaniment, and learning the music "by ear”.

Instructors: Kira Doppel

Saturday, 1:30 pm (90 minutes)

A class for musicians that are interested in learning traditional Irish music and performing and or competing with the Phoenix School! Tunes will be taught both by ear (in the traditional way) and with sheet music to build a basic tune repertoire of Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes and Polkas, etc. Additionally, students will learn how to work as a team to meet goals, leadership and performance skills as well as have a lot of fun with music! The class is intended for those that have command of their instrument but can be new to Irish music. Private lessons are encouraged as a supplement to this class

Instructor: John Maschinot

Saturday, 1:30 pm (90 minutes)

John Maschinot will teach a beginner whistle class focusing on the basics of traditional Irish music on the tin whistle. Focus will be put on learning tunes “by ear”. No music experience required. Open to ALL ages! A tin (penny) whistle in the key of D is required.

Instructor: Teresa Finley

Saturday, 11:30 am (90 minutes)

Teresa, former Irish step dancer and T.C.R.G (teacher qualification), is re-engaging in her long time passion of Irish dance! The summer of 2024 she did some re-fresh training in Ireland and will offer beginner Sean-nós dance. NOT Irish step dance as we have 4 fine schools in GA that serve this need! You will be able to join in on ceili & set dancing and even perform solo after a few classes. Wear some street shoes (hard sole versus tennis shoes, no taps please) and bring water!

Instructor: TBD

Saturday, 3:00 pm (90 minutes)

“Sets” are danced by eight people in a formation similar to that of American square dancing. Students will learn or review the valuable foundations for Irish set dancing: how to find the groove of the dance, participate in the figure, and punctuate that groove with moments of battering, using their feet as percussion instruments. Dance partner not required. Bring comfortable, slip soled shoes (No taps or hard Irish dance shoes please.) Beginner Sean Nós Dance class is recommended as a compliment but not required.