Mixed Instruments

Introduction to the Traditional Irish Session: Beginner Level (Fall 2026) (In Person)

Open to all instruments!

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Details

$222 general / $179 members (inclusive of $6 service fee)
Date(s)

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Nov 16, 2026

8:00pm - 9:30pm

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, 8pm–9:30pm

8 weekly sessions beginning September 21

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

A session (seisiún in Irish) is a gathering of musicians playing traditional tunes, often in a pub. Sessions are super fun, but can be intimidating for the uninitiated. This 90-minute class will serve as an introduction to playing in a group, session etiquette, and putting together sets and common tunes. Most of all, it will be a slow session. We will play tunes at a comfortable tempo, about half the speed (or even slower) than a traditional pub session.

Level: Advanced beginner

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.

James Cleveland

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