Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School Classes
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M15: Bodhrán, Advanced
Instructor: Rónán Ó Snodaigh - Read full bio
Price: $150.00
Location: St. Matthews (Check-in CelticMKE Center)
Start Date: Tue, August 12, 2025 Start Time: 02:30 PMEnd Date: Thu, August 14, 2025 End Time: 04:00 PMDescription: Rónán Ó Snodaigh, one of six brothers, was brought up in an Irish speaking home. His mother is an artist and writer and his father a writer and publisher in the Irish language, Rónán was immersed in an atmosphere of culture and creativity from early days. He started writing poetry in his teens, selling his work on the streets of Dublin’s city centre where he also started his musical career, busking with a collective of young musicians including Glen Hansard, Mic Christopher and Paddy Casey. Kíla started to take form from this busking fraternity with Rónán on bodhran and vocals. They quickly earned wider recognition for their unique blend of traditional Irish, rock and an ability to absorb just about any other musical culture into their writing pot.
Advanced class level:
You have proficiency on your instrument and prior experience with playing or accompanying Irish traditional music. Advanced proficiency guidelines:
- You have been playing your instrument for at least three to five years
- You have been playing Irish traditional music regularly for at least four years
- You regularly play sets of Irish tunes up to speed with a steady rhythm
- You regularly learn Irish tunes by ear from sessions, recordings, and workshops
- You regularly use basic forms of ornamentation and tonal changes in your playing
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