PRIVATE LESSONS

We offer private lessons both online and in-person!

Interested in private lessons on any of the 16 instruments we teach, including song in English or Irish? Check out the private lessons page on our new website. Email our administrator Lily Gaetgaeow to enroll. 

Don't have an instrument? No problem. Contact us to see if we have one available for rent. Click here to learn more about our affordable instrument rental program.

NEW PRE-REGISTRATION FORM FOR CONTINUING PRIVATE LESSON STUDENTS: Please submit a new form for each returning CIM student in your household by May 22nd. Lily will get back to you to confirm your schedule. Thank you for helping us cut down on Lily's inbox!

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

*NEW* YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Irish Music & Arts Mini-Summer Camp

(ages 6-10)

with Adrienne O’Shea

M-F, 9:00am-12:00pm

7/31-8/4 | $160

At Irish Music & Arts Summer Mini-Camp (a condensed version of the 9am-3pm camp being offered the week of July 24th), campers will meet new Irish music friends, gathering each day to learn songs, try Irish instruments, listen to stories, do arts & crafts, and learn some myths & legends.

Intro to Irish Harp

(Ages 8-12)

with Hannah Flowers

M-F, 1:00-4:00pm 

7/31-8/4 | $160

Learn all about the harp, one of Ireland's oldest instruments! This camp is for new and current students with no prior harp experience. Music, games and other fun activities will provide an opportunity to learn basic technique as well as rhythm and ear-training skills valuable to any Irish musician! Harps will be provided by CIM.

CELTIC CUTIES (AGES 6 MONTHS - 4 YEARS)

These fun music classes for young children and their caregivers will meet in person.

NEW Songbooks & CDs: Each class has its own music book with an accompanying cd featuring original recordings and artwork. Class materials are included in the cost of the class.

Celtic Cuties: Summer

with Alisa Mee

Friday, 9:30-10:15 OR 10:30-11:15am

7/14-8/18 | $120

Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee. 

YOUTH INTRODUCTORY CLASSES

This class will meet in person at the Center for Irish Music.

 Intro to Tin Whistle for Kids Cont'd (Ages 6-9)

with Norah Rendell & Carmen Pasquerella

Tuesday, 5:30-6:15pm

6/20-8/15 | $88

ADULT CLASSES

We're excited to hold in-person group classes this term. Irish Pub Songs will be a hybrid class. We look forward to sharing new online classes with you in the Fall.

Easy Whistle Tunes for Adults

with Kate Wade

Tuesday, 5:45-6:15pm

6/13-8/15 | $149

How To Session

with Iain Dove McAfee

Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm

6/15-8/17 | $83

Irish Pub Songs HYBRID

with Todd Menton

Tuesday, 7:00-8:00pm

7/11-8/15 | $99

Ceol Aduaidh | Northern Music: A Repertoire Class For All Instruments

with Danny Diamond

Wednesday, 7:00-8:00pm

7/12-8/9 | $83

Singing Traditional Irish Songs Together

with Dáithí Sproule

Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm

7/20-8/17 | $83

ADULT ENSEMBLES**

Adult ensembles will meet in person. We assume you'll continue in the Summer! If you'd like to opt out, please email Lily.

An Luan Ensemble

with Brian Miller

Thursday, 7:15-8:45pm

6/22-8/10 | $105

Open Sky Ensemble

with Brian Miller

Monday, 6:30-8:30pm

6/12-8/14 | $140

YOUTH ENSEMBLES**

Youth ensembles will meet in person. We assume you'll continue in the Summer! If you'd like to opt out, please email Lily.

Advanced Youth Ensemble

with Norah Rendell

Wednesday, 4:45-6:15pm

6/21-8/9 | $140

Beginning Ensemble (Ages 8-11)

with Brian Miller & Danielle Enblom

Thursday, 4:45-5:30pm

6/22-8/10 | $95

Redwing Intermediate Ensemble

with Hannah Flowers

Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm

6/13-8/15 | $126

**Ensemble members are required to take private lessons from a CIM instructor. See more information on adult or youth ensembles on the CIM registration site. Most of our youth and adult ensembles are open to new members. See the course desciptions for more details or contact us at admin@centerforirishmusic.org with questions.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES

CIM HEALTH GUIDELINES & POLICIES

MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND JUNE 8-11