Hi there. I will be travelling to Ireland in June this year and am looking for an advanced bodhran teacher who is willing to impart teaching techniques that I can bring home to Australia. Who can reccomend some good ones. Contact details would also be appreciated.
Thanks, Jeremy
where are you going in Ireland? If you go through Ennis, stop in Custy’s and ask there. They’ll be able to find you someone for a lesson or two.
try this http://www.craiceann.com/content/view/18/74/
website of bodhran workshops in June
If you can get in contact with Junior Davey (sligo area) or Jim Higgins in Galway they are both great teachers.
There are a number of tutors, where are you going in Ireland?
Both Paul Marshall and Paul Phillips in Belfast are excellent. Email me and I will give you their contact information. I am sure ether of the Pauls could also suggest to you someone in another area if need be.
Peace,
Ed
There’s a book you can buy, probably at the airport, called “teach yourself bodhran in an hour”. It will give you all you need to know. (I think you even get a free bodhran with it. And one of those double ended stick things)
“There’s a book you can buy, probably at the airport, called ”teach yourself bodhran in an hour".
That’s the long tutorial version, and it doesn’t include the bodhrán and stick thing (tipper, beater, or cipín for those of broader prospective).
Peace,
Ed
A “long” tutorial? Surely some mistake?
No mistake at all Michael, the book you cited is for those that learn slower, ergo the title; “teach yourself bodhran in an hour”. There are much shorter tutorials available. However all have your local listed in their directory as one of the most welcoming of bodhráns and guitars in Edinburgh with a special note to sit next to the fiddle and viola player for the best of session experiences. 😉
Peace,
Ed
Don’t be dissuaded by Mr. G’s remarks, Jeremy. He’s just jealous about how the bodhran case doubles as an overnight bag for all of the babe action bodhran players get. 😉
yeah? like just the right size and shape to store your condoms?
Do not, repeat not, buy a book. Michael can’t play the bodhran.
who says?
Me. Can you not read.
ah, but is it can’t play or won’t play?
Remember that brilliant quote from John Lennon from about 1971 I think:
Interviewer: “You once said that Ringo was the best drummer in the world …”
John: “He wasn’t even the best drummer in the beatles.”
living tradition on mac curtain street in cork will give you all the info you need