Fiddle

Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners (Fall 2026) (In Person)

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Details

$222 general / $180 members (inclusive of $6 service fee)
Date(s)

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Nov 16, 2026

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Contact

Box office: 888-616-0274
10am-6pm, Monday-Friday

info@irishartscenter.org

Location

Irish Arts Center
726 11th Avenue
Hell's Kitchen, NYC

Overview

James Cleveland, Mondays, 6pm—7pm

8 weekly sessions beginning September 21

This class will be held in person in the Library Classroom. 

A course for learners with no prior experience, covering how to properly hold the fiddle and bow, tune your instrument, and produce a good tone. By term’s end, students will be able to play one or two Irish tunes. 

Instrument required. For information about instrument rentals and purchases, click here.

Please note: In observation of Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day, there will be no class on October 12. The last class of this term will take place on November 16.

Student testimonials:

"James is AMAZING. He is an incredible teacher and really made this class what it is...[He was] absolutely accessible to everyone in the room no matter how quickly (or not quickly) they picked up on what we were learning. I would definitely recommend this class to others."   

"James’ contribution to everyone’s musical growth is extraordinary: he plays slow and fast renditions beautifully, and the follow-up includes four or more examples on YouTube after we learn by ear.  He supports the whole extended group year after year with his presence at local jams."

James Cleveland

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