Start your young traditional Irish musicians in the making on their musical journey with us!
Classes and Lessons for Kids
Private and semi-private lessons and group classes, both in-person and virtually are available.
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Group Classes (3 students minimum for group classes)
Teaching kids to lay a foundation of playing tunes for life!
FIDDLE
SUNDAYS AT MRS. MURPHY & SONS (3905 N. LINCOLN - CHICAGO)
10 WEEKS (FEB 25 - May 19): $200 (NO CLASSES mar 17, 31, may 12)
11:30AM-12:15PM FIDDLE I
12:15PM-1:00PM FIDDLE II
2:00PM-2:45PM FIDDLE III
Classes are upstairs in the beautiful private rooms at Mrs. Murphy’s and there is a live Irish music session downstairs in the pub from 1-3pm. Students are encouraged to be a part of the session by listening and playing their tunes as they learn them in a welcoming atmosphere with players of all ages! Families are welcome to hang out, listen and enjoy some great lunch as well. Don’t know which level your child fits in to? Contact us at info@irishmusicschool.org.
BEGINNING FIDDLE
MONDAYS 5:00-5:45PM
IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER (4626 N. KNOX - CHICAGO)
9 WEEKS (FEB 26 - APRIL 22): $180
This class is for those starting off with the fiddle/violin.
TIN WHISTLE
Carrie Collins - Tin Whistle
BEGINNING whistle
SUNDAYS 11aM-11:45aM
MRS. MURPHY & SONS (3905 N. LINCOLN - CHICAGO)
8 WEEKS (FEB 25 - May 19): $160 (NO CLASSES mar 17, 31, apr 14, 21, may 12)
This ongoing whistle class is designed for all levels of beginning whistle players!
BEGINNING whistle
MONDAYS 5:45-6:30PM
IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER (4626 N. KNOX - CHICAGO)
9 WEEKS (FEB 26 - APRIL 22): $180
This class is for those starting off with the whistle.
MIXED INSTRUMENT ENSEMBLE (AGES 10+)
SUNDAYS AT MRS. MURPHY & SONS iRISH BISTRO (3905 N. LINCOLN - CHICAGO)
12-1 (@CLASS) 1-2PM (@SESSION)
10 WEEKS (Nov 19 - Feb 11): $250 (no classes Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31)
This fun, mixed-instrument (fiddles/accordions/tin whistles/flutes, etc.) Irish music class is for advanced beginners and up! The class is taught by Seán Cleland (fiddle) and James Reilly (flute/tin whistle) along with occasional guest teachers like Tim Britton (uilleann pipes/tin whistle). Students meet on Sundays @ 12 and learn Irish tunes from the inside out; delving into studying rhythm, phrasing and ornamentation. The first hour will be instructor-led class upstairs; the second hour will be guided participation in a group session downstairs in the pub. This group will also be preparing for future performances.
Private Lessons
private and semi-private lessons are available both in-person and virtually:
Fiddle • Tin Whistle • Irish Singing • Flute • Bodhrán
For rates, please visit our Policies and Rates page.
Press play for an example of a tin whistle class with the Irish Music School of Chicago.
