Jacob will be teaching Bodhrán classes at the upcoming 20th Annual O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat just outside of Dallas, Texas. For more info please see here: https://oflahertyretreat.org/curriculum/classes/

Following the virtual session, we will learn more about Jig/Slipjig technique as well as take a look at some of the tunes and break them down to go over different grooves and ideas that fit the music. There is never only a single way to play a tune, so the goal is to come up with different ideas to formulate various grooves that complement the music. Participants are also very much encouraged to share/demonstrate their own ideas as well as ask any questions. Creating a discussion is always a great way to share ideas and discover new ways to play a tune.

Virtual Session Workshop: July 23rd - 1PM to 3PM Tune Breakdown Workshop: July 30th - 1PM to 3PM

The virtual jam series continues with our next type of Irish tune type, Jigs/Slipjigs . We'll be playing a variety of traditional Irish Jigs/Slipjgs from old standards to a few more recent compositions in the traditional style. There will be varying tempos from a few slower ones to a few speedy ones with an emphasis medium to medium fast to accommodate different levels of players. Feel free to ask any brief questions during the virtual session, but please leave any more in-depth questions for the breakdown workshop to follow.

Following the virtual session, we will learn more about Jig/Slipjig technique as well as take a look at some of the tunes and break them down to go over different grooves and ideas that fit the music. There is never only a single way to play a tune, so the goal is to come up with different ideas to formulate various grooves that complement the music. Participants are also very much encouraged to share/demonstrate their own ideas as well as ask any questions. Creating a discussion is always a great way to share ideas and discover new ways to play a tune.