This Session ended October 27th. It ran a little longer because classes had to be cancelled a couple of times for reasons that were unavoidable.
A new Semester began in November and will end on December 15th, 2012. New students are now being accepted for the next Session in January.
***See new, updated blog above***
Tinwhistles are inexpensive instuments that can be found online for around $15. If you don't want to buy online, I can provide one for you for about the same price if you let me know in time.
The flute I use is a traditional, keyless wooden instrument. Besides being keyless, it differs from a silver flute in many ways, not least of which, is the warm, woody and haunting tone that it elicits. It also has quite a big sound in comparison to a silver flute.
Lessons are also taught on Skype once the beginner has some basic knowledge of the instrument and a couple of tunes down. Or, if you already play and just need some pointers, Skype may be the way to go.
**I am currently putting new students on a waiting list as the classes are full in Danbury**.
For further details please contact me at: irishflutewhistlelessons@gmail.com
http://www.gdicc.org
http://irishflutewhistlelessons.blogspot.com/
Click on paypal link below to pay for a lesson:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=668B6L7Z2VSU4
Hi Rita,
ReplyDeleteGlad to see the blog is up. You are doing a great job teaching at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center! Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat!
John F
Thanks to Timothy Hannon for updating my listing at:
ReplyDeletehttp://sites.google.com/site/ccemidatlanticfleadh/Home/music-teachers
Lessons are also conducted over Skype! I like to get the student started on some basic methods before I begin lessons over Skype.
ReplyDeleteCurrently, working on some nice O'Carolan pieces with my students. I like to do the Planxty Irwin followed by Fanny Powers both on Flute and Whistle. It's also very pretty when played on Bouzouki or Mandolin.
ReplyDeleteHello Rita. Happy to see your blog! Looks good.
ReplyDeleteYesterday, was another exciting day of lessons at the Center. I had a brand, new student that had never before even handled the Tinwhistle .....other than looking at it after buying one. The class went really well and by the end of class, she was not only playing the scales, but even played the first part of a little tune. It's going to be interesting, since she's left-handed. I'm going to see how it goes and if it's too uncomfortable for her, then maybe she can just reverse things.
ReplyDeleteAs far as this page is concerned, I'm trying to figure out a way to upload at least some kind of audio on here. If by any chance, someone comes in here and knows how to do that, feel free to post directions for me.
ReplyDeleteRita, you and students each open accounts (preferably free ones, free at first, small file size, then possibly upgrade to paid larger storage), record music in any of the internet audio storage servers and then link to it from blog (look at other bloggers to see what they do)
Deletehttps://www.box.com/signup/o/default
http://www.noteflight.com/login
http://soundcloud.com/
http://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/default.aspx
Of course, some individuals may have good music composition softwares on their computers which could also upload a link to internet/blog. I am no expert, but, I did want to suggest help. ytliek
Lots of great Flute tunes were played yesterday during class. We not only worked on Barndances, but ventured into some Waltzes too. So nice playing outdoors on the Patio, plenty of people stop to listen as they stroll down the street.
ReplyDeleteKathleen Ludlow Loewenberg
ReplyDelete" Way overdue. Rita " So happy to see you up-and-running !!
Mary Higgins Tappan
ReplyDeleteI would recommend Rita to anyone wanting to learn how to play Traditional Irish Music. She is a great teacher for people of all ages. She is great with kids - very encouraging and patient! She herself is an excellent musician and it is a pleasure just to listen to her when she plays.
Nice idea Rita! Will you post any videos of you playing? I was telling Yusuke (my bf) about you playing. =) I'd love to show him ;)
ReplyDeleteMay 6 at 3:22am
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI removed the above comment because of a typo and it won't let me edit anything.
ReplyDeleteBreaking news..... I will be conducting a Flute / Whistle workshop within the next couple of weeks at the Greater Danbury Cultural Center, Danbury, Ct. (GDICC) on a Saturday afternoon. I will update this just as soon as I have a definite date for it.
What level is the whistle workshop? 1st time beginners? Intermediate? More details please.
DeleteAll levels are welcome~ The date isn't set in stone yet, although, it will most likely be early June.
DeleteI believe that I forgot to mention on here that I also conduct lessons over the Skype network. However, if you're a beginner student, it's best, no, it's actually required for you to be there in person for the first couple of lessons. You need to get the the basics down before moving on to tunes.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.mandolincafe.com/classifieds/classifieds.js">
ReplyDeleteI will be conducting a "Free Flute/Tinwhistle Workshop" next Saturday afternoon, in Redhook, New York as part of an all day Irish Festival.
ReplyDeleteAn Cruinniú*
*Pronounced: on Crin U
The Gathering An all-day celebration of Irish creativity
Music – Dance – Poetry – Song - Arts
The Story Of The Irish People
A Seisiún, Step Dancing, and A Céilí Mór
Come join with local notables,
Special guests, and others.
St. Christopher’s Parish Hall in Red Hook, NY 30 Benner Rd.
June 2, 2012 – Doors open at 11:00 AM
Admission is Free
Visit our website: www.ancruinniu.com
Here is the actual address for the Festival:
ReplyDeleteSt Christophers Church
7411 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571
Again, please visit the website:
http://www.ancruinniu.com
http://www.ancruinniu.com
ReplyDeleteLessons are available on Skype.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the Music Workshop at the Greater Irish Cultural Center in Danbury, Connecticut will happen on June 30th. Will update again to confirm this and add more details.
ReplyDeleteA Flute & Tinwhistle Music Workshop will be offered on Saturday, June 30th between 12:30pm & 2pm at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center (GDICC), 6 Lake Ave, Danbury, Ct. 06813, for all levels. The workshop will be offered by Rita McAuliffe, the Flute & Tinwhistle instructor who teaches every Saturday here at the Center.
ReplyDeleteFrom 12:30 to 1:15, the workshop will be devoted strictly to beginners of all ages.
For those already familiar with either instrument, or can even play a basic tune, instruction on those instruments will be given between 1:15 and 2pm.
Bring a Tinwhistle in the key of D, or, if interested in the Flute, a simple system wooden Flute, known as a Concert Flute.
For further details and to register, email Rita at: ritar3232@aol.com
or
irishflutewhistlelessons@gmail.com
For more information about Rita, visit her blog at: http://irishflutewhistlelessons.blogspot.com
The GDICC website is: www.gdicc.org
The Workshop at the GDICC, (Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center) last Saturday week had a good turnout of beginner students and was quite a success. Everyone went away with a couple of tunes and some have already started attending class. Because I'm won't be giving any lessons there over the Summer, I will be available on Skype or private lessons only. If you'd like to register for the next beginner/intermediate class starting up on September 8th, send me an email with your information and your playing skill if any, and I will contact you with more detail. The Class will run for 6 weeks for 45 minutes and the cost is just $100.00. I will offer a discount for more than 1 family member.
ReplyDeleteThe new Semester is beginning on September, 8th for Whistle & Flute at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center (GDICC) in Danbury, Connecticut. It's a six week course which consists of 6 45 minute classes for beginners, advanced beginners and intermediate students. The classes start at 10am and at this point, based on the number of students enrolled, will end at 1pm.
ReplyDeleteWe are approaching the end of this term. I have extended it out two weeks because of a couple of unforeseen circumstances that occurred. My students had their first performance two weeks ago at the Center and they did a great job. Will update again soon.
ReplyDeleteThe new Semester begins tomorrow, November, 3rd. Classes start at 10am and run into late afternoon. Accepting new students! Children from age 7 on are welcome! Tinwhistle are very inexpensive instruments, if you don't have one and would like to join us, I can provide one for you. If you're interested in the Irish Traditional Concert Flute, I have a few extras and can rent one out to you.
ReplyDelete***All levels accepted***
that's brilliant blog for music education.String Lessons is so good.
ReplyDeleteHere you can sell and buy both new and used products.
ReplyDeleteThis website is perfect for selling just about anything at all.
More at free classified site