With my mother’s life-long encouragement, I have been singing ever since. The strong, Traveller way of singing has been a central influence on my own style. My wider family roots lie in the West and North of Ireland: Kerry; Clare; Galway; Donegal; Derry/Londonderry and into Tyrone. Family connections to the Gaeltacht have meant I always loved Sean-nós singing from Connemara. I encourage traditional performance which enables a singer to connect deeply to the song, and to portray its message fully and honestly.

 

As well as being fortunate enough to have a rich musical background, I have also taught and set modules at undergrad and post-grad level, which might give you some indication of my love of research, teaching and attention to detail. In the delivery of my music lessons- whether individually or in groups - I aim to get to the core of a person’s voice by exploring their authentic vocal tone, their character and often their family heritage.

 

I offer a high-support, high-challenge teaching environment for beginners and through to accomplished musicians with the aim of getting the best from each voice for pure enjoyment, personal enrichment and for public performance.

 

All Britain Finalist - Traditional Ballad Singing:    Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

Traditional Song Tutor:                                             Hibernia Centre Bristol

Song and Technique Tutor:                                     Bath Traditional Music Summer School

Song Session Leader:                                               Bath Folk Festival

Sean Nós and Ballad Tutor                                      Pat Molloy Festival

Winner - Traditional Singing Féile 2021               Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

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Attended Irish World Academy for Music and Dance, University of Limerick.