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TRADITIONAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION

* The Irish Music and Dance Association appreciates the support of our members.
IMDA Members are listed first in each section.

The Center for Irish Music *
Dedicated to teaching traditional Irish music
to all ages at all levels.
(651) 815-0083
at The Celtic Junction
836 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
admin@centerforirishmusic.org
www.centerforirishmusic.org
Check out the Center for Irish Music U-Tube Channel

Laura MacKenzie *
Flute, whistle, Scottish smallpipes, voice/song
and now Engish concertina;

teaching from studios at the Celtic Junction
(St. Paul) and in Northfield, MN.  
All ages, beginners welcome. 
(651) 398-5055
laura@lauramackenzie.com
www.lauramackenzie.com

Dick Hensold
Northumbrian smallpipes, Highland Great and Reel pipes, 
Swedish bagpipes, Seljefløyte, Whistles

St. Paul, MN (651) 646-6581
hensold@world.oberlin.edu
www.dickhensold.com
 

Katie McMahon

Former Riverdance singer and harpist teaches beginning
and intermediate Harp & Voice in Minneapolis,
MN
(612) 850-3159
KMcSinger@mac.com
www.harpandvoicelessons.com

Patsy O'Brien
Irish Guitar accompaniment and performance in standard tuning.
patsysongs@gmail.com
www.patsyobrienswebsite.com


James Plattes
Beginning through Advanced Irish Fiddling,
Mandolin, to all ages, in his Southwest Minneapolis studio.
(612) 861-2954 or (612) 616-4343
james@wildgypsy.com
www.tcviolin.com

IRISH MUSIC SESSIONS          

An Irish traditional music session (or seisiun in Irish) is a gathering of Irish traditional musicians for the purpose of celebrating their common interest in the music by playing it together in a relaxed, informal setting. 

There are several Irish traditional music sessions regularly held around the Twin Cities.  
Date/Time may change so please contact the venue before heading out.

Instrumental Music
Thursday evening 7 - 9 pm - Tanzenwald Brewing Company, 103 Hwy 3, Northfield, MN. 
                           Questions - Reid Hendershot,
henderswood@gmail.com, 507.649.2839
                          (Temporarily on hiatus because of COVID 19.)
Friday evening – 6 -8 pm - Dubliner Pub and Cafe, 2162 University Ave W, St. Paul - (651) 646-5551
                           (Temporarily on hiatus because of COVID 19.)
                           9 pm - Merlins Rest, 3601 East Lake Street, Minneapolis
- (612) 216-2419
                           (Temporarily on hiatus because of COVID 19.)
Sunday afternoon noon to 2 pm - Kieran's Pub, 601 1st Avenue N, Minneapolis - (612) 339-4499
                          (Temporarily on hiatus since the pub is closed because of COVID 19.)


Unaccompanied Singing
Traditional Singers Club - Last Sunday of the Month, 3 - 5 pm - Lower Level, W. A. Frost's, 374 Selby Ave., St. Paul
     (Updates and changes at www.singclub.org)  These events are proceeding even more frequently via ZOOM during the
               Pandemic.

Shanty Sing - 2nd Monday of the Month, 7:30 - 9:30 pm - Dubliner Pub, 2162 University Ave W, St. Paul - (651) 646-5551
     (Updates and schedule changes on the Facebook Group "Second Monday Shanty Sing") -
      These sings are proceeding via ZOOM during the Pandemic.
Fourth Monday Pub Sing - 4th Monday of the Month, 7 - 9 pm - Merlins Rest, 3601 E Lake St, Minneapolis - (612) 216-2419
     (Details on the Facebook Group "Merlins Rest Fourth Monday Pub Sing and Third Sunday Sings")
      These sings are proceeding via ZOOM during the Pandemic - https://www.facebook.com/events/3430286770325478/
Third Sunday Sings -3rd Sunday of the Month, 2 - 4 pm - Merlins Rest, 3601 E Lake St, Minneapolis - (612) 216-2419
     (Details on the Facebook Group "Merlins Rest Fourth Monday Pub Sing and Third Sunday Sings")
      These sings are proceeding via ZOOM during the Pandemic - https://www.facebook.com/events/3430286770325478/


The Irish Music and Dance Association is a 501(c)(3) organization.