Daily Classes
Classes will take place in our home located just outside Kilfenora, Co. Clare from 10 am – 1pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the retreat. That will include tea break.
Small Class Sizes
Each class (Concertina & Flute) will each have a maximum of 6 people to keep class sizes small and give personalized feedback.
Sessions Every Evening
Each evening of the course we will organise sessions with local musicians that you can join in with.
Organised Excursions
You can take the afternoons to explore the local area. We will also organise some local excursions such as walks, exploring the local area, or seeing where well known musicians came from in the area.
Warm, Welcoming Atmosphere
Meet like-minded adult musicians, share your love of traditional music and enjoy a friendly, informal weekend together.
Clare Tunes
We will focus on building your repertoire of tunes from County Clare. You will learn a range of tunes from Clare, some common and others that are more rare gems.
Ability levels
The retreat is designed for people who already have the basics of the instrument and would like to improve.
Technique
Ornamentation, chords (concertina) and improving overall playing technique amongst other things will be taught during the retreat.
Session Etiquette
Learn some tips about how sessions are normally run and how best to approach them will also be part of the retreat.
Getting Around
You will need to have your own mode of transport for the retreat as we the events, excursions and sessions will all be happening in different places.
Accomodation
Accomodation is not included in the fee for the retreat, however, we are very happy to assist you with sourcing local accommodation in the town if you would like us to.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair to participants while allowing us to make the necessary arrangements for the retreat. Click here to find out more >>