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Private instruction - Bodhran (drum)

Individual and Group Lessons offered for beginners and experienced players.

Beginners learn:

  • How to hold a bodhran
  • How to use a tipper
  • Skin hand technique
  • Tipper hand technique
  • Introduction to different rhythm patterns

Experienced Players Learn:

  • Advanced tipper use
  • Varying tipper techniques
  • Advanced tone changes
  • Accents and subtleties
  • Advanced rhythm stylings

Visit YouTube to see the teacher in action. Use search key words "Corey Purcell Bodhran"

Contact Corey Purcell for more info:
phone 610-295-4555
email cpurcellmusic(at)gmail.com

Singing the Traditional Song

an in-person, 8 week class with Irish singer, recording artist Fiona Tyndall

Starting in October 2023, Fiona is now offering in-person classes "Singing the Traditional Song". The 8-week series of classes will be held in-person, in the Princeton NJ area on Tuesdays 7:30pm, beginning October 3, 2023.

For details, please contact fiona_tyndall(at)yahoo.com

Website: www.fionatyndall.com

About Fiona

Fiona was born and raised in County Clare, on the West of Ireland, an area famous for Traditional Irish music. Her family managed a residential college for Irish culture and language, so her childhood was spent surrounded by Gaelic language, music, dance and song. She recorded her first CD, Deirin De, in Ennis, Co Clare, and it is a collection of songs in the Irish language. It was well received on both sides of the Atlantic, not only for her pure voice but also her unique interpretation of traditional songs.

"Deirin De whispers of a rare and welcome childlike innocence and naivete"... The Irish Times

"You sing with such incredible ease... lovely arrangements altogether. Siúil a Rúin is such a treat, as is the Buachaillín Bán and Déirín Dé... Your Seacht Suáilcí is just gorgeous too... how nice for my ear to be caught with happy listening - your song choices are superb" - Karan Casey 2023

A fascinating treatment of very traditional songs in the Irish language. Tyndall has essentially kept the lyrics and style of singing in tact with a beautiful voice and her own interpretation"... A Celtic Sojourn, National Public Radio, Boston (WGBH)

Fiona focuses on both Traditional Irish and Scottish music. She created a stand-alone show, Shamrock and Thistle which blends aspects of Gaelic music, quiet ballads, traditional instrumental jigs and reels, interspersed with works by contemporary Irish songwriters. Fiona also performs the Songs of Robert Burns at Burns events/Suppers each January.

Fiona's recent album, New Frontiers, recorded in Ireland during COVID, is a collection of songs written by Irish composer Jimmy MacCarthy

"Tyndall's tribute to Jimmy MacCarthy leaves the listener wanting to hear more of her" Anne Marie Kennedy... Irish Music Magazine January 2022

Fiona regularly performs with her band in the tri state area. She regularly sings and plays bodhran at the "Sunday afternoon sessions" at the Dubliner on the Delaware in New Hope, PA and will be playing a regular gig there starting in October 2023.

Traditional Irish Music

Private lessons or classes at the IAANWJ
Irish-American Association of North West Jersey, 352 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ 07885

  • Fiddle with Willie Kelly
  • Whistle with Siobhán Kelly
  • Concertina with Doug Barr
  • Harp with Iris Nevins

Please email irisnevins(at)verizon.net for further info.

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