Interview

Making Music for a Living

February 17, 2020 By

Instructor: Joni Harms
All Levels; All Instruments

If you choose to make music for a career….you must NOT expect an easy road; it will be very challenging at times, but It will also be very rewarding!

You will go places you never dreamed you would go, meet people you never thought you would meet, and best of all you will find self-satisfaction like no other job could give you! Come learn about Joni Harms’ journey and decide if you have what it takes to make this kind of journey yourself.

Our Heros: Seamus Connolly and Don Roy Talk and Play

February 17, 2020 By

Instructors: Seamus Connolly; Don Roy
All Levels; All Instruments
Performance/Lecture

It’s difficult to imagine that our own musical heros also have their own heros. During this hour, Seamus and Don will talk about who influenced them and who they looked up to at the start of their respective musical journeys. You’ll hear these two recipients of the National Heritage Fellowship award join together to trade tunes and stories from their humble beginnings.

An hour with Seamus Connolly

February 17, 2020 By

Instructor: Seamus Connolly
All Levels; All Instruments
Performance/Interview

Spend this hour with National Heritage Fellow and recent recipient of the Gradam Ceoil TG4 honours for a Lifetime Achievement Award, Seamus Connolly. Seamus is a beloved performer and story teller and this is a rare opportunity to enjoy an intimate hour soaking up his knowledge and presence.

River of Suck Podcast – Live Recording with Andy Reiner & Barry Saunders

November 22, 2019 By

Host: Andy Reiner Special Guest: Barry Saunders
All Levels; All Instruments

Be part of a live recording of River of Suck Podcast – the evolution of Andy’s “Healthy Musical Attitudes” from a decade of fiddle camp workshops. “You have to suck at something before you can be good at it.” River of Suck is real-talk about struggles with confidence, self-doubt and becoming the youest you. Host Andy Reiner and Special Guest Barry Saunders will parse tough questions about maintaining a healthy attitude in the face of impossible obstacles.