Our faculty of local musicians represents the highest standards of professional musical instruction in their respective traditional instruments. Classes are available in each instrument for all skill levels.

Fiddle | Harp | C/G Anglo Concertina | Flute | Whistle | Button Accordion | Uilleann Pipes | Guitar | Bodhrán | Melodeon

Oísin McAuley - Ceilí Band

Oísin was born in Carrick, Donegal and was steeped in the Irish Language and Music from a young age. He learned from Ben Lennon among others before pursuing a music degree at Queen's University Belfast. Oísin became a touring musician, playing with Stockton's Wing, Cran, Alan Kelly, Hot Club of Dublin and others before joining Danú in 2001. Oísin was certified by Comhaltas in Ireland to teach Irish Music. In 2007 he released a solo album Far From the Hills of Donegal. Click here to view Oísin's web page.

George Keith - Fiddle

George grew up playing classical violin, but learned to play Irish music largely between Chicago, Providence, and Boston. In 1994, he won the senior fiddle division of the Midwestern Regional Fleadh Cheoil. He now regularly runs sessions around the Boston area, and frequently performs with the Robbie O'Connell band. Click here to view George's web page.

Tina Lech - Fiddle

Tina is a North American Irish fiddle champion who has toured with Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance" troupe and is one of the leading Irish fiddlers in Boston. Tina began learning the music 20 years ago from renowned New York fiddler Jimmy Devine, and has performed regularly in Ireland and America.

Carol McIntyre - Harp

A performer of Classical, Folk, and Celtic music, Carol has studied the harp since childhood, receiving a BA in Classical Music from Stanford University, and ventured into Celtic music and Folk harp. Carol is a New England Scottish Games Harp Champion and has teamed up with Tony Walsh & Larry Plitt to form Snowdonia, recently releasing First Snow. Carol has taught for the past 12 years.

Christian Stevens - C/G Anglo Concertina

From Cape Neddick, Maine, Christian has been playing traditional Irish music on the button accordion and anglo concertina since 1998. Christian studied music at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, and is a regular at sessions in the greater Boston area and throughout New England. He has performed at various prominent festivals in and around New England and competed at the 2000 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Click here to view Christian's web page.

Shannon Heaton - Flute/Whistle

Shannon began her music career in Chicago, where she performed with some of Chicago's finest traditional playing while obtaining a degree in ethnomusicology from Northwestern University. Shannon's keen melodic and arranging sensibilities, discerning ear, and exquisite Irish flute style have been featured with numerous ensembles. She performs extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad with husband Matt Heaton. Shannon has lived in Boston since 2001. Click here to view Shannon's web page.

James Hamilton - Flute/Whistle

James Hamilton was born and raised in Tustin, California, and began playing traditional Irish music in middle school. Since then, he has performed, taught, and competed across the United States and Ireland, at venues including many of the largest festivals and top folk clubs in North America. Since moving to Boston four years ago, James has become an integral part of the local traditional music scene, performing at the Club Passim and the exciting BCM Festival. He was recently featured as a backing artist for renowned folk singer Robbie O'Connell, and as part of the Aoife Clancy Band. James is also an accomplished singer and has won top awards at the Fleadh in both flute and voice. At the 2008 NY Fleadh James won 1st Place in the Senior Flute Competition.

Andrea Mori - Flute/Whistle

A graduate of Boston University's School for the Arts, Andrea has taught flute for many years. She is an active musician for Comhaltas, leads sessions in the Boston area, and performs with The O'Carolan Consort. Andrea also teaches at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England and is the founder and director of the New Boston Céilí.

Frank Gibbons - Uilleann Pipes

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Matt Heaton - Guitar

Though his traditional music playing was shaped from years of session playing in Chicago and Boston, Matt also has formal music training in his background, holding a Master's degree in classical guitar. Matt's approach to traditional Irish backing is shaped both by his knowledge and respect of the melodic tradition. He performs regularly with his wife, flute player/singer Shannon Heaton. Click here to view Matt's web page.

Steve Brown - Bodhrán

Stephen Browne has 30 years experience playing percussion instruments in traditional Irish music. He was All Ireland Bone Playing Champion in 2003 and 2004. He has contributed to several recordings, including Jimmy Noonan's Music from Clare.

Jack Conroy - Melodeon

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