The virtual jam series carries on next to focus on different types of Irish tunes starting with Reels. We'll be playing a variety of traditional Irish reels from old standards to a few more recent compositions in the traditional style. There will be varying tempos from a few slower reels to a few blistering fast reels 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 each jam session, we will take a look at some of the tunes/songs 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/song, 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.

1 - March 19th - 1PM - 3PM

2 - April 2nd - 1PM - 3PM

After a lengthy hiatus, I am happy to be able to start a new series of Zoom workshops focused on playing and learning together. Starting with an appropriately timed Paddy"s Day Tunes/Songs jam session, this first jam will consist of some of the popular songs sung on Paddy's Day as well as some very popular and more well-known traditional, Irish tunes from bands such as The Chieftains, The Bothy Band and De Dannan.

Following each jam session, we will take a look at some of the tunes/songs 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/song, 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.