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I enjoy teaching the techniques, repertory and history I have learned from studying the old books and manuscripts and from discussion with other early Gaelic harp specialists.

Since 2006 I have been based in St Andrews, Fife. I also travel to Edinburgh and Dundee, and I am in Ireland every August to help run the annual Scoil na gCláirseach in Kilkenny.

I teach a weekly clarsach class at the Wighton Heritage Centre, Central Library, Dundee, DD1 1DB. Every Saturday, 2.00-3.30pm, £4 / £2.50 concessions. Just turn up!

Private lessons are available in Edinburgh, on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Please call for details.

A harp class at the Wighton Centre, Dundee

I believe it is important to start from the very beginning with a copy of a historic instrument. I have harps available for prospective students to borrow; also as Secretary of the Historical Harp Society of Ireland I can advise on the HHSI/Kortier range of affordable student early Gaelic harps.

As well as private lessons and classes I can offer group workshops or lecture-demonstrations. Please contact me to discuss your needs!

Discussing with a student the finer points of the Downhill harp at Guinness's, Dublin, Scoil na gCláirseach 2005. Photo ©HHSI. Click to enlarge

Teaching links
Scoil na gCláirseach
Friends of Wighton
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About me   What is early clàrsach?
Repertory & performance   Lessons & classes
Books, CDs and accessories for sale