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Hey y'all, It has been a minute since I have checked in on C&F; I wanted to let you all know that we are officially (as of 2 weeks ago)living on board our 43ft sloop, Catherine here in Brooklyn and I am up and running to teach tin whistle (Skype) lessons on my sailboat. Now if that doesn't sound...

Casey,

Thanks for your post. I will be looking for it when it comes up. Can you give us a heads up when you do? Also, I know you are very busy, but would you consider adding how to properly wrap the joints as well?

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Hey, thanks everyone! I am in need of a good resource to send other folks to and I think this is a great start.

Hey folks,

I am trying to find a decent video that demonstrates how to properly oil a keyed wooden flute as a reference. Help!

The Monaghan Jig, a four part tune that sits really nice on the flute....i will post up the tune in my blog once i get it recorded. Yes, it is just a jig. If you are looking for a slip jig, try Down in Abbey from Sean Moloney.

Jerry, I couldn't agree with you more. I didn't make it to his class on account of being out of the town for the weekend, but I did go to the Landmark Tavern last night where I met Peter. Peter is a top class musician (lungs built like a brick), not to mention a really sweet guy all around. He was p...

Thank you all for your support here on C&F. I have found some wonderful folks here, folks whom I have never even met have reached out to give a helping hand. Please know that I appreciate you all and these kind words have given us the strength to keep moving forward and face another day with ren...

Tintin's suggestion of playing long tones is a great way to warm up your instrument and also work on your embouchure as you play each note. I would also suggest playing each note (say starting with high B) for as long as humanly possible. Before you play the note, inhale as much air as you can, expa...

One last suggestion, memorizing your tunes is crucial to playing ITM, and the more you do it, the easier it gets. You can focus on your tone, intonation, technique, and ornamentation with more ease if you have the notes of the tune under your belt. Looking at the music is just another task that gets...

Everyone learns at different pace. Some folks are more comfortable learning the "bare bones" of the tune first, leaving the ornaments until they memorize the whole tune first. More skilled players are comfortable learning the ornaments while memorizing the tune. As you stated that you are ...

I would have to certainly agree with MTGuru. Tonguing is certainly used in playing tunes on the tin whistle. I would suggest learning and memorizing the tune first (in a legato fashion, not tonguing every note) before you start any embellishments, such as tonguing. As you have been so used to tongui...

Are these sessions still taking place?

[Thread revival. - Mod] Again, if you don't mind going to NYC, I teach flute and tin whistle at the New York Irish Center in Long Island City, Queens. My teacher was Mike Rafferty and I currently play in the John Whelan Band. My classes run every Wednesday evening. I also teach Skype lessons as wel...

"New Year’s Resolution - Improve My Music!" Craobh Úll Mór CCÉ is pleased to present A Workshop featuring Master Flute and Whistle Player Peter Maguire January 27th 2:00 pm -4:00 pm Join us for a workshop with outstanding flute and tin whistle player Peter Maguire. Born and raised in Belfa...

Thank you Russ, appreciate your kindness.