Tune # 5: The Minor Slip I’m kicking off the new year with one of my favorite slip jigs — The Minor Slip (thanks for the suggestion, Harold!). Honestly, I don’t know why it took me so long to actually sit down and learn this one. It’s not a complicated tune; in fact, once it gets … More The Emotional Charm of The Minor Slip Tune
The week of Christmas, my “tune a week” project quietly went on pause. No announcement. No explanation. I just skipped a week. And while I was internally negotiating with myself about the responsibility and commitment I made to myself and my readers, my dog, Noah, was already several naps ahead of me and completely at peace with … More Learning to Take a Break (According to my Dog)
This week’s tune is The Rookery by Vincent Broderick. Hope you enjoy! … More The Rookery: A Tune for Intentional Playing
If you’re new to Irish sessions—or you’ve been around them for years—you know they have a way of taking on a life of their own. The Drinkwater Session is a perfect example. This session is a migratory continuation of the old Charlotte Session that got its start back in early 2016. Like a good tune, … More Drinkwater Irish Sessions: A Cozy Community
Join us on Friday, December 12th for live Irish music at Foam Brewers in Burlington, VT from 8-10pm. … More Playing Music vs. Running Sound: Two Very Different Gigs
A Tune A Week: #2 Christmas is creeping closer—lights going up, cookies appearing on counters (unless you have a puppy like mine), and that familiar mix of excitement and mild panic settling in. So it felt like the perfect moment to revisit a tune that captures that same swirling spirit: Christmas Eve. If you’ve been … More The Joy of ‘Christmas Eve’: Perfect Tune for Your Holiday Playlist
View my favorite online music workshops and classes. … More Stay Creative and Brighten Your Winter
A Tune A Week: #1 Every now and then, you come across an Irish tune that just has attitude. The Drunken Landlady is one of those tunes. It’s a reel that practically dares you to keep up with it—full of twits, turns, and that kind of slightly unhinged energy that makes it so much fun … More The Drunken Landlady: A Tune with a Kick
Happy Thanksgiving! … More Giving Thanks: Even in the Sour Notes
Coming in December, I’ll be learning and showcasing a tune a week. Hope you enjoy! … More A Tune a Week Coming in December (…and Beyond)
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