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Private lessons, group classes and workshops in Irish music for students of varying ages and abilities.
In keeping with our mission to promote Irish music and culture, Milwaukee Irish Fest is proud to sponsor The Milwaukee Irish Fest School of Music. Opened in the fall of 2002 at the beautiful Milwaukee Irish Fest center, a dedicated faculty of musicians has come together to offer instruction in instrumental Irish traditional dance music to students of all ages. The Milwaukee Irish Fest School of Music is part of CelticMKE.
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The Winter/Spring semester 2025 will run from the week of January 6 through the week of May 26 (note: no in-person classes at the CelticMKE Center on Monday, May 26 per Labor Day). Please note: some classes and lessons are returning to in-person at the CelticMKE Center, although all instructors continue to conduct online lessons as well.
Note: students can start private lessons at any time of the year.
Sign up for Irish fiddle or guitar/bouzouki accompaniment workshops with Danny Diamond and Brian Miller on April 12, 2025!
Learn an Irish Tune a Week Class with Heather Lewin starts January 8, 2025!
We're pleased to offer online concertina lessons with Zohra Coday!
New and returning students sign up here!
Browse through a number of Irish music tunes, playlists, and more1
New! Apply for financial aid for Irish music lessons.
Withdrawal and cancellation policies and more.
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