PRIVATE LESSONS

We offer private lessons both online and in-person

New & Prospective Students: 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 website and submit a lesson inquiry form.

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.

Current Private Lesson Students: Please submit a Pre-Registration form for each returning CIM student in your household. Lily will get back to you to confirm your schedule. Thank you for helping us cut down on Lily's inbox!

CELTIC CUTIES (AGES 6 MONTHS - 4 YEARS)

This fun music class 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

Wednesday, 9:30-10:15am | 

6/5-7/10 | $100

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

These classes will meet in person at the Center for Irish Music.

Singing Sweeties

with Alisa Mee

Wednesday, 10:30-11am

6/12-7/10 | $64

Introduction to Tin Whistle Year 2

with Norah Rendell

Tuesday, 5:30-6:15pm

6/11-7/30 | $80

ADULT CLASSES

Group classes will be held held both in person and online.

Virtual and hybrid classes are marked below.

Easy Whistle Tunes for Adults

with Kate Wade

Tuesday, 7:00-7:45pm

6/11-8/13 | $66

Irish Pub Songs

with Todd Menton

Tuesday, 7:00-8:00pm

7/16-8/6 | $70

Listening to the Greats

with Dáithí Sproule

Tuesday, 7:00-8:00pm

6/10-7/29 | $105

Session Playing

with Dáithí Sproule

Tuesday, 7:00-8:00pm

6/11-7/30 | $88

Songs from Derry Singers

with Dáithí Sproule

Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm

7/11-8/1 | $70

ADULT ENSEMBLES**

Adult ensembles will meet in person. Current students, 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, 7:00-8:30pm

6/27-8/15 | $111

Open Sky Ensemble

with Brian Miller

Monday, 6:30-8:00pm

6/10-7/29 | $130

YOUTH ENSEMBLES**

Youth ensembles will meet in person.

Summer Intermediate Ensemble

with Brian Miller & Carmen Pasquerella

Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm

6/27-8/8 | $114

Summer Performance Ensemble

with Norah Rendell & Mary Vanorny

Wednesday, 4:45-6:15pm

6/12-8/7 | $147

**Ensemble members are required to take private lessons from a CIM instructor. See the course descriptions for more details or contact us at admin@centerforirishmusic.org with questions.

MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND

Join us for the 16th annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions and concerts. Each of our visiting artists is recognized for their musical mastery, and will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of traditional Irish music.

CENTER FOR IRISH MUSIC SUMMER CAMPS

Summer is a great time to explore a new extra-curricular activity! The Center for Irish Music has several summer offerings for children going into grades 1-6. These camps are open to all, whether you play an Irish or non-Irish instrument (or no instrument at all)! Click here for more details and to register. Contact admin@centerforirishmusic.org with questions.

IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP

Full-day Summer Camp

July 15-19

Monday-Friday

9:00 am-3:00 pm

FULL - join the waitlist!

IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP

Half-Day Summer Camp

July 22-26

Monday-Friday

9:30 am-12:30 pm

4 spots left!

INTRO TO IRISH HARP

Half-Day Summer Camp

July 29-August 1

Monday-Thursday

9:30 am-12:30 pm

4 spots left!

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

May 20th: Registration deadline for returning students to keep private lesson times for Summer Term

May 24th: Registration Deadline for Group Classes & Family Discount

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE EXTENDED

APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 20th

Financial aid is available for classes and private lessons at the Center for Irish Music. The deadline to apply for financial aid for Summer Term is May 20th.

Visit www.centerforirishmusic.org/financial-aid/ for more information and to download the financial aid application.

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