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An Irish Good-bye, An American Thank You

August 11, 2013

Though it has been almost a week since I returned home from fiddle school in Ireland, I can still hear the last session ringing in my head. And here is what it sounds like: Sessions like this went on all night and every night throughout the fiddle week in Glencolmcille. Though there were only two bars … More An Irish Good-bye, An American Thank You

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Music and Dancing, Like Peas and Carrots

August 8, 2013

Learning music isn’t just about learning the tunes. Anyone can memorize notes. But when it comes to traditional Donegal music, knowing the dances can help tell the story of the tunes, making it easier to feel the music and help it sink in. At the Donegal Fiddle School I attended in Glencomcille, learning the dances was … More Music and Dancing, Like Peas and Carrots

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Fairies in the Fiddle

July 31, 2013

There are fairies in the fiddle! I was told last night by my house-mate that in Ireland some teachers, when teaching children to play the fiddle, make the kids put the fiddle on the table while the teacher plays a tune. The children are instructed to lightly place their fingers on the strings while the … More Fairies in the Fiddle

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Dublin, the first stop

July 28, 2013

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

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How blogging helps my fiddle playing

June 21, 2013

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

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