Really is there any better place to learn Irish music than in Ireland? I think not. I’m currently in Glencolmcille, Ireland at the Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí fiddle school, studying the Donegal tradition of fiddle music. I’ve been to some beautiful places but this is by far the best place to spend a week learning fiddle tunes. … More Fiddle School in Ireland
Someone said today that the key to a long life is going to bed the same day you woke up. Well if that’s the case, this week is probably going to knock a few years off. After Dublin, I hopped on the bus to Donegal where I was greeted by fiddler, Tara Connaghan who graciously picked … More Donegal & Ballyshannon, a true start to my trip
Yesterday I arrived in Dublin, Ireland. I had a fun day though I have to admit, Dublin will not go down as one of my favorite cities. It’s not a bad city, it’s just, well…a city, like any other city. Loads of people, tons of shops and lots of hustle and bustle. What I enjoyed … More Dublin, the first stop
Heading to Ireland to go to fiddle school. Follow my blog to get the latest updates. … More Heading to Ireland
Find out what makes a good bow. … More A Bow Meant for Me
Join me on my trip to Donegal where I’ll be blogging about my experience at a fiddle school in Glencomlcille. … More How blogging helps my fiddle playing
Visit the 7th Annual Carolan Festival June 14-15, 2013. … More Sessions, Lessons and Dancing, Oh My…
Stories from my brief dancing stint on Broadway and some info on a step dancing workshop this weekend. Read on… … More Learning to Dance
Though I haven’t been a musician all my life, I’ve had the calling. It wasn’t until the ripe age of 30 that I actually picked up the violin. I remember the first day I brought it home. I gently took it out of the case, placed it on my shoulder, tightened the bow and pulled … More The Joy of Music
Hope to see you at this weekend’s concert and workshops! … More Martin Hayes and the Teetotallers
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