CelticMKE Center | Home of Milwaukee Irish Fest

Build your repertoire of Irish tunes in the Learn an Irish Tune a Week class with Heather Lewin and Christopher Chan.
<ul><li>Winter 2026 Dates: Wednesdays starting January 7, 2026 through April 29, 2026.</li><li>Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm Central Time</li><li>Location: CelticMKE Center, 1532 N Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53213</li><li>Cost: $20 per class for registered IFSM students; $25 per class non-registration (enroll online)</li><li>Focus: Melody players</li><li>Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced</li><li>Note: Beginners should know the basics of playing their instruments:<ul><li>Note names and fingerings for G, D, and A major keys</li><li>Instrument specific techniques (breathing for whistle/flute students, bowing for fiddlers, picking for banjo/mandolin/guitar players)</li></ul></li></ul>
Join Us for the Learn an Irish Tune a Week Class with Heather Lewin and Christopher Chan! 
Whether you're just starting to learn Irish music or want to beef up your session repertoire, our Learn an Irish Tune a Week class will add a new tune to your list each week! Fiddle instructor Heather Lewin will break down each tune to help you get the music under your fingers and to explore ornamentation and variation. Christopher Chan will be on hand to give chord choices for guitar, bouzouki, and other chordal instruments. 
<h2>What to Expect: </h2>
<ul><li>Interactive Sessions: Bring your instrument and join in! </li><li>Cultural Insights: Discover the history and significance of the tunes you're learning.</li><li>Connection: Connect with fellow Irish music students and expand your musical community.</li><li>Register Now! </li></ul>
Note: Cancelation and Absence policy for group classes applies (<a href="https://irishfestschoolofmusic.com/Policies.htm" linktype="3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://irishfestschoolofmusic.com/Policies.htm</a>).
Use our <a href="https://irishfestschoolofmusic.com/Enroll.htm" linktype="2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Enrollment form</a> to register for the class: select "Class: Learn an Irish Tune a Week" in the Instrument dropdown and "Heather Lewin" for the Instructor.

Local Event: Learn an Irish Tune a Week Class, Jan 7 to April 29

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Learn an Irish Tune a Week Class, Jan 7 to...

Build your repertoire of Irish tunes in the Learn an Irish Tune a Week class with Heather Lewin and Christopher Chan.
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Learn an Irish Tune a Week Class, Jan 7 to April 29

Ian Gould will get students new to the bodhrán - the Irish frame drum - going with proper techniques to accompany Irish music.




<ul><li>Dates: Mondays, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2026 (five classes).</li><li>Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm Central Time</li><li>Location: CelticMKE Center, 1532 N Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53213</li><li>Cost: $125 </li><li>Level: Beginner</li></ul>
 
Learn the fundamentals of playing bodhrán with Ian Gould! Ian will guide new students on their journey of learning the Irish frame drum, including:


<ul><li>Holding the drum</li><li>Holding and using the tipper</li><li>Basic tune type rhythms including jigs and reels</li></ul><h2>What to Expect: </h2>
<ul><li>Interactive lessons: Bring your instrument and join in! The Irish Fest School of Music also has bodhrán's to borrow during the class or rent to take home.</li><li>Insights into playing Irish music and being part of a session.</li><li>Connect with fellow Irish music students and expand your musical community.</li><li>Register Now! </li></ul>
Note: Cancelation and Absence policy for group classes applies (<a href="https://irishfestschoolofmusic.com/Policies.htm" linktype="3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://irishfestschoolofmusic.com/Policies.htm</a>).
Use our <a href="https://irishfestschoolofmusic.com/Enroll.htm" linktype="2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Enrollment form</a> to register for the class: select "Class: Beginning Bodhrán" in the Instrument dropdown and "Ian Gould" for the Instructor.

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Learn an Irish Tune a Week Class, Jan 7 to April 29

JAN

7

5:30 PM

CelticMKE Center | Home of Milwaukee Irish Fest, 1532 N Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

Beginning Bodhrán Class Feb. 2 to March 2

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2

6:00 PM

CelticMKE Center | Home of Milwaukee Irish Fest, 1532 N Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

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