Music Lessons

uilleann pipes • flute • tin whistle • low whistle • fiddle

“Eliot, thank you! You’re a great teacher. I’m very excited. I believe I learned more in the ~35-40 minutes of actual lesson with you than I have in countless hours of online / DVD and in-person sessioning.” - Thom Moore (uilleann pipes)

Thinking about music lessons?

Perhaps you’re just getting started on your instrument and want to lay a solid foundation. Or, maybe you’ve been playing for years and want to improve your technique and expand your repertoire. In either case, I would be glad to help!

I’ve been teaching for over 25 years and have had the pleasure of helping students at all levels pursue and reach their musical goals. Lessons can be a great way to begin your musical journey under the mentorship of a patient teacher or refine your playing with recommendations from a skilled performer. I can meet you wherever you’re at and develop a personalized learning plan that works best for you.

When you study with me, I’ll help you move toward:

1. Greater confidence with memory, speed, and precision so that you can get the most out of playing your instrument in sessions or on your own.

2. Greater comfort with your instrument to enhance physical control and reduce soreness, aches, pains, and muscle tension.

3. Greater community, joy, and a sense of belonging sharing meaningful music-making experiences with others.

4. Greater purpose as you enrich the lives of others by creating a well-crafted listening experiences for audiences.

========:

1. Reduced anxiety playing with and in front of others.

2. Reduced discomfort from holding your instrument wrong.

3. Reduced isolation from being left behind because you can’t play fast enough or because you don’t know enough tunes.

4. Reduced embarrassment from forgetting tunes you worked hard to memorize.

Lessons are designed to help you make progress. Here’s what I’ll do to help you improve:

• Dialogue with you about your musical goals and design an approach that supports them

• Listen attentively to your playing, give you constructive feedback, and craft helpful solutions to improve your playing

• Teach you suitable material hand-picked to enhance your proficiency

• Build your aural skills, memory, and music literacy

• Share recordings with you and explain how to get the most out of them

• Provide you with historical background to contextualize the music you are learning

• Help you work holistically toward becoming an independent learner and a mature artist

Want to learn more about the next step?

Click the button below to email me directly for a free introductory call to discuss how I can best assist you. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing how I can help you reach your musical goals!

Testimonials from students:

“Eliot is one of the best uilleann pipers in the world, and yet is humble and down to earth. His knowledge of Irish music, music theory, and his ability to teach to any level of player makes Eliot a great resource when learning. I absolutely recommend Eliot if you are a beginner wanting to play the uilleann pipes, or if you are a veteran player who wants to expand your knowledge.” - John Ingman (uilleann pipes)

“Eliot is an incredibly patient and insightful teacher.” - Patrick Phillips (flute & tin whistle)

“I am so fortunate on so many levels that I get to have you as an Instructor. Thank you for taking the time and care to elaborate, and for the encouragement. It’s helpful to hear how it often works with learning and helps me set appropriate expectations. I’ve mentioned I don’t want to get older and regret missing out on the joy of working toward the potential I have. I am definitely learning a lot from you, and am very pleased that I’m already noticing progress. I’m excited to continue to learn and discover how to improve and “correct” old habits and move toward what will help me play well.” - Kris Campbell (fiddle)