This event is about more than just playing tunes, as it's about preparation, connection and unlocking full music potential through the novel use of an app, with which musicians have been diligently working on music behind the scenes over the last few weeks before the festival takes place.
Renowned traditional musicians teamed up with the TuneClub app to provide structured learning pathways, practice tools, and tune sets to help them prepare. The festival itself, which takes place from Friday to Sunday, April 25-27, features the signature session each evening, as well as two concerts that members of the public can attend to get a feel for the event and the methods used for musical instruction.
The festival is for adult learners with at least two years of playing experience who are keen to play in sessions and eager to improve, and it is ideal for those feeling overwhelmed by the volume of tunes, nervous about joining sessions, or looking for a structured way to advance.
Bray harpist Rachel Duffy, who is one of the teachers budding musicians can access with the app, said it is designed for “avid learners of traditional music” and the focus is on what trad musicians really want – session playing.
"The vast majority of the cohorts are actually intermediate musicians. They've all been playing a few years, and this is to kind of help them get that next level where they could join in a t...
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