A National Heritage Fellow and one of the most influential Irish fiddlers of her generation, Liz Carroll brings dazzling technique, deep musicality, and a gift for composition to every performance. In this workshop, Liz will share favorite tunes—traditional and original—and explore phrasing, rhythm, and bowing to help bring each melody to life. A chance to learn directly from a master, this class is best suited for advanced fiddlers.  Intermediate players comfortable learning at a faster pace are also welcome.

Olivia Bradley is an Irish singer, dancer, and bodhran player based out of Atlanta, GA. American born with Irish and Scottish heritage, she released her debut album Misty Morning Shore in 2023 this past March. As a champion Irish singer, she competed on the world stage at the 2015 Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Sligo as the only American qualifier.This workshop, taught by experienced singer and Atlanta’s own Olivia Bradley, will teach songs from the Irish tradition including one in the Irish language. This workshop is especially appropriate for teen and adult singers new to singing Irish music. All levels are welcome.

Sharleen Doyle is an All Ireland Sean Nós dancing champion and set dance teacher. She teaches all over the world and locally where she lives in Moate Co.Westmeath. Her passion is the preservation of her heritage and the steps and sets in her culture. Sharleen  will teach traditional Irish Sean Nós steps with rhythmic beats to Irish music. Teaching students how to expressively dance the tradition, building in stage presence. Sean-nós dancing literally means “old style” in Irish, the style is an exciting, improvised battering style dance, characterized by a loose, playful upper body, close to the floor steps and a strong musicality.  this 2 hour workshop is suitable for all levels, beginner through advanced. Dance partner not required.  (No taps or hard Irish dance shoes please.). Bring Water!

Patrick Finley is a multiple All-Ireland champion fiddle player who plays with a unique style with influences from Sligo and Clare. He began playing the fiddle at the age of four, eventually studying with Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarada. Patrick is also an experienced music teacher, having co-founded the Phoenix School of Irish Arts in Atlanta. This workshop is designed for musicians who are either new to Irish music or are still developing their technique and ornamentation skills. We’ll learn about the different tune types, common ornamentation, and bowing patterns, as well as the differences in regional styles. Of course, we’ll also learn a few tunes and then what to do with all this new information.

Sarah Ling studied Music Education at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at UGA. Sarah has qualified for the All-Ireland in fiddle and duets for many years. She is currently certified in Suzuki training, performs in the ARCO Chamber Orchestra and Phoenix Céilí Band, and teaches elementary music, fiddle, concertina, and beginning whistle. She will suggest ways on how to embellish the tune to make a tune “theirs”. Both the Saturday and Sunday workshops will offer different tunes allowing students to participate in both! Sarah’s workshops are taught by ear and at a comfortable pace for beginner to intermediate level. It is recommended that players already have a familiarity with the C/G concertina before this class.

John Maschinot is a professional uilleann piper, flute and tin whistle player and teacher. During his forty year career he has taught countless private students, workshops and thousands of students in schools as a visiting teaching artist. He is on staff at The Phoenix School of Irish Arts. This class is for absolute beginners and those who already play a bit and want guidance on basic technique: holding the instrument, embouchure, breathing and learning to play tunes by ear. Also suggestions for listening and other resources will be discussed. Learn more - www.johnmaschinot.com.

Claire O’Connor has been teaching, coaching and mentoring for over two decades. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Education with specialized certification on Personal, Executive and Leadership Life Coaching from Kingston College in Dublin, Ireland. She is trained and committed in language immersion techniques and applies them to the Irish Language in a ‘Gaelscoil’ setting. This style encourages everyone to use the words that they have - and to build on them. Anyone can put two Irish words together - you will be speaking full sentences by the end of this Workshop!