Accordion and Concertina
Accordion and Concertina classes take place on TUESDAY evenings.
We have a limited supply of Accordions and Concertinas for hire for up to three successive terms. Please email info@belfasttrad.com to express interest.
Concertina-Lorraine Ní Bhriain & Niamh Howell
Beginners - 7:00-8:00pm
This class is suitable for complete beginners. Learn the layout of the notes on the concertina and start with some very simple tunes.
Intermediate - 6:00-7:00pm,
Progress to this level after a term or two at beginners (your tutor will advise you on this) or if you have a few tunes on the concertina and are able to learn new tunes by ear.
Advanced - 6:00-7:00pm
This class is suitable for those with experience on their instrument and ready to learn complex tunes at a faster pace.
Button Accordion- Sean Dolan
Beginners 6:00-7:00pm
This class is suitable for complete beginners. Learn the layout of the notes on the accordion and start with some very simple tunes.
Intermediate 7:00-8:00pm
Progress to this level after a term or two at beginners (your tutor will advise you on this) or if you have a few tunes on the accordion and are able to learn new tunes by ear.
Advanced 8:00-9:00pm
This class is suitable for those with experience on the accordion and ready to learn complex tunes at a faster pace, adding in ornamentation and left hand accompaniment.
SEAN DOLAN
Sean Dolan, from Castlederg in Co. Tyrone, is a multi-All Ireland medallist at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann on button accordion and has been teaching music since 2011. Sean is a member of the Lagan Ceili Band and National Folk Orchestra of Ireland, notably performing for Pope Francis on his 2018 visit to Ireland. Sean is a patient and adaptable teacher keen to develop box-playing skills at all levels..
NIAMH HOWELL
Niamh Howell is a concertina player from Castlewellan, now living and teaching in Belfast. Niamh is an All Ireland medalist at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and has been teaching music since 2012. Niamh began learning the concertina from one of our former tutors Tom McGonigle. With further tuition from Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh and Lorraine O’Brien, Niamh is passionate about passing on her love for traditional Irish music through concertina playing. We are delighted to have her join our team of tutors.
LORRAINE Ó BRIEN
Steeped in the concertina tradition of her native Co. Clare, Lorraine began her musical education under the guidance of the legendary teacher, Frank Custy. With further tuition from such greats as Dympna O’Sullivan and Noel Hill, Lorraine has developed into one of the leading concertina players in her own right. She holds a B.A. Music from Trinity College, Dublin and M.A. Music Therapy from the University of Limerick. Lorraine is a regular tutor at the Willie Clancy Summer School, Miltown Malbay, Co.Clare.