How to play in a local Irish music session with confidence

🎶 How to Play in a Local Irish Music Session with Confidence 🚀

Course Overview: Dive into the vibrant world of traditional Irish music with Ben Hewlett's "How to Play in a Local Irish Music Session with Confidence." This course is designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their participation in Irish sessions. With no prior musical experience necessary, you'll learn to play a variety of instruments suitable for sessions, including the shaker, rhythm bones, spoons, bodhran, jews harp, and harmonica.

Why Join This Course?

• Ease into Irish Music Sessions: Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with the basics needed to confidently join in on local sessions.
• Versatile Learning Opportunities: You can practice with recorded music, attend a session to observe, or even use the BBC's 'Virtual Session' to hone your skills at home.
• Personalized Learning Path: Let Ben know if you're interested in more focused courses on any of the instruments covered. Your feedback helps shape future content!
• Achievable and Enjoyable: These instruments are designed for ease of learning, ensuring you can pick up the basics quickly and have a lot of fun doing it.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Each lecture introduces one simple idea at a time, taught slowly and with clear explanations to ensure you don't miss a beat.

Your Instructor, Ben Hewlett:

• Experienced Music Teacher: Ben has a patient and methodical teaching style that makes complex rhythms and techniques accessible.
• Musical Background: With his studies alongside the famous Steafan Hannigan and Marc Moggy, Ben has a deep understanding of traditional Irish music.
• Live Performance Experience: He's played Bodhran in bands and sessions and even has a specialized microphone in his drum for live performances.

Course Structure:

• Friendly and Encouraging: The course is taught in a supportive environment that celebrates your progress, no matter how small.
• Repetition for Mastery: Each new rhythm or technique is repeated to reinforce learning and ensure you can play with confidence.
• Repeatable Content: You can always replay the videos if you need to hear a lesson again to get it just right.

The Rewards of Playing:

• Social and Personal Fulfillment: Playing music with others is a rewarding experience that strengthens community ties and personal brainpower.
• Health Benefits: Engaging in music has been shown to improve cognitive functions, so get ready to think smarter while having a blast!

Join the Community of Irish Musicians:

• Practice with Friends and Family: Show off your new skills and bring joy to those around you.
• Enhance Your Brainpower: Embrace the well-documented mental health benefits of playing music.

🎵 Take the first step towards mastering traditional Irish music in a session setting. Sign up now and let Ben Hewlett guide you through this exciting musical journey! 🎵