Workshops & Masterclasses for traditional Irish guitar
Guitar Workshops in West Cork
We offer you a full day of learning how to accompany Irish music with the guitar in our relaxed and inspiring location in Ardfield, West Cork.
Learn How To Accompany Irish Music With The Guitar
When: Saturday 5th October 2024
Time: 10am to 4pm
Where: Clonakilty, West Cork
Cost : €150
includes refreshment and lunch.
Level:
This workshop is for students 18+ and playing at an intermediate level on the guitar.
One day guitar workshop for players looking to improve their skills. Participants should be familiar with guitar tablature and basic guitar forms. We will look at rhythms, chord shapes, exploration of open tuning and much more.
About the workshop
- Are you an accomplished guitar player but have never played traditional Irish music?
- Are you starting out with Irish trad and would love to improve your skills?
- Would you like to join in a traditional Irish music session?
- Or would you simply like to be able to accompany friends or family playing Irish music?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, this is the workshop for you!
We will look at rhythms, chord shapes, an exploration of double drop D tuning, developing fingerstyle techniques, harnessing the power of altered tuning, arranging well known tunes/songs and more. There will also be a guest musician to play melody!
This is a full day of learning from 10am until 4pm with a mid-morning break and lunch from 1pm – 2pm. All refreshments and lunch are included. The venue is in the beautiful village of Ardfield, approximately 10 mins from Clonakilty in West Cork. A maximum of eight spaces are available to ensure best teaching practice.
This workshop is for students 18+ and playing at an intermediate level on the guitar. That said, if you consider yourself more of a beginner, but you’re up for the challenge, you will of course be fully included.
Limited accommodation options are available in our air b & b and non-playing partners are welcome.
Our Accommodation
West Cork Escape, Ardfield, Clonakilty
Fabulous accommodation is located in Ardfield village on the Wild Atlantic Way in the heart of West Cork. We are located 7km from the award winning and vibrant town of Clonakilty, 9km from the picturesque town of Rosscarbery and 2km from our nearest beach, Red Strand.
Clonakilty is home to a rich food and music culture and boasts a great lineup of festivals throughout the year. Rock, pop, traditional sessions in local pubs, Irish and international acts and gigs at the world famous DeBarras Folk Club.
The accommodation is a 50 minute drive from Cork City and Cork Airport and is ideal for exploring the beautiful counties of Cork and Kerry. Contact us to book direct.
What people say
"What a few days we had in stunning West Cork with Jim. I've been playing guitar for twenty five years but I learned more in three days with Jim than years of trying to figure it out on my own! Not only a great teacher, Jim was patient, accommodating and very inspiring. I can't recommend a 'stay and play' enough."
"Jim's is such a talented guitarist and an easy person to learn from. I learnt what I wanted to learn at my own pace with great direction from him. My wife accompanied me and enjoyed exploring Clonakilty whilst I spent the mornings in lessons. We also loved the local music sessions and wonderful West Cork hospitality!"