How are the different skill levels organized?

We offer classes based on three different skill and experience levels. 

Our Beginner class is for students who are new to Irish music and relatively new to their instrument and the main focus of this class is to develop technique and facility on the instrument. Throughout the semester, several tunes will be taught by ear at a slow pace. 

Our Intermediate class is for students already familiar with the music who are very comfortable on their instrument and who can pick up tunes by ear relatively easily.

Our Advanced class is for students who already have a very strong foundation and repertoire. This class will focus on ornamentation, variation, and musicality, and tunes will be taught by ear at a quicker pace. 

Who can join the Houston School of Irish Music?

The Houston School of Irish Music accepts students of all ages, including adults. We welcome students on fiddle, flute, tin whistle, mandolin, bouzouki, tenor banjo, guitar, and bodhrán. 
 

Does the school give performances?

The school typically gives one performance at the end of each semester - in the beginning of December and the beginning of June. We also occasionally give performances at retirement homes and Irish music events around town throughout the year.