Concertina Lessons

[DavidFR]

Does anybody know of anyone giving concertina lessons (either Irish or English style) in the Greater Boston (MA) area?

 

Thanks in advance!

[jdms]

Chris Stevens is based in Maine, but does come to Boston to teach from time to time--there was a thread about it nearly a year ago (should be right about here). He plays Irish style, and I've heard good things about his teaching from a number of people.

 

I've also been hearing good things about Jody Kruskal's Skype lessons.

 

jdms

[Lawrence Reeves]

Florence Fahy is now living in the Boston area. In addition to Florence, and Chris, you could find George Keith. All should be accessible through the Boston area Comhaltas.

[Jim Van Donsel]

I'd also highly recommend the CCE Irish music school in Boston. I think Chris Stevens is teaching again this year - an excellent player and teacher.

 

http://www.ccebostonmusicschool.org/

 

It's a small-group setting. The semester starts at the beginning of February.

[RP3]

Hi David,

 

Florence Fahy has moved to the Boston area and is an excellent anglo teacher from North Clare. Here is a website link that can help you get more information about her:

 

http://www.learningmusician.com/flo_fahy

 

She taught at the Southeast Tionol in Atlanta last year and did a great job. Based on that, she also has a nice bunch of tunes!

 

Ross Schlabach

[Alan Miller]

David: I am taking lessons from Flo Fahy when she is available. She is just back from a couple of weeks back home, and she is working 5- 6 days a week. Chris Stevens is teaching at the Comhaltas Music School on Saturdays again this semester. Both Flo & Chris are excellent. George Keith is not teaching concertina, although he does teach fiddle at Comhaltas school. I can put you in touch with with Flo or Chris. As I say, both are great players and excellent teachers. Alan

Edited January 15, 2011 by Alan Miller