Partner Program at the IAHC
Irish Music School
of Chicago
A living musical community — your home for traditional Irish music in Chicagoland.
Our Mission
Quality Education &
Fun Experiences
The Irish Music School of Chicago provides quality education and fun experiences in the traditional Irish arts to everyone — learning from great hometown teachers year-round, plus the opportunity for Chicagoans to learn from and listen to the best traditional Irish music direct from Ireland.
Whether you are an absolute beginner with no prior music experience, a classical student ready to try Irish music, or a seasoned session player who wants to learn more, there is a place for you. The School strives to create a community of music lovers who come together to experience the joys of traditional Irish music — by playing an instrument or learning to sing traditional Irish songs.
501(c)(3) Organization
Private Lessons
Available in-person & virtually for:
Programs
A Place for Every Musician
Kids Classes
Start your young person on their musical journey. Group classes and private lessons in tin whistle, fiddle, and Irish singing — for all levels.
Learn MoreAdult Classes
From absolute beginners to seasoned session players, there is a place for you. Group classes, mixed-instrument sessions, and a virtual mastery class.
Learn MoreIrish Arts Kids Day Camp
A fun week immersing kids ages 4–11 in Irish music, song, dance, language, and Celtic arts & crafts. Culminates in a Friday recital for family & friends.
Learn MoreFrancis O'Neill Irish Arts Week
Irish Arts
Kids Day Camp
Next year's camp details — including dates, times, and registration — will be announced soon. Immerse your kids in the wonderful culture of Ireland for one fun week! Campers learn traditional Irish music on fiddle or tin whistle, play rhythms on the bodhrán and body percussion, and explore Irish songs, lilting, sean-nós dancing, the Irish language (Gaeilge), and Celtic arts & crafts.
Camp culminates on Friday with a recital for family and friends. Presented at the Irish American Heritage Center, and named in honor of Captain Francis O'Neill — Chief of the Chicago Police (1901–1905) and the primary preservationist of traditional Irish music.
Fall 2026 Term
Group Class
Schedule
Classes held at the Irish American Heritage Center and online via Zoom. New this term: a Monday night session at the IAHC from 7:30–9:00 PM.
Mondays
Irish American Heritage CenterIrish Tin Whistle
5:00–5:45 PM · 8-Week Term · Aug 17–Nov 2
Irish American Heritage Center, 2nd Floor
$200
No class 9/7, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19. Ongoing class for all levels of kid whistle players.
Irish Fiddle (Levels I & II)
5:00–5:45 PM · 10-Week Term · Aug 17–Nov 2
Irish American Heritage Center, 2nd Floor
$250
No class 8/31, 9/7. Level I builds posture, bow hold, and learning by ear; Level II for players comfortable with polkas and learning by ear.
Irish Tunes + Style for Adults & Teens
6:00–7:30 PM · 11-Week Term · Aug 17–Nov 2
Irish American Heritage Center
$330
No class 9/7. Mixed-instrument class (fiddle, flute, whistle, banjo, concertina) for intermediate players. Join anytime during the term.
Irish Singing
6:00–6:45 PM · 10-Week Term · Aug 17–Nov 2
Irish American Heritage Center
$250
No class 8/31, 9/7. Singing games and communal singing develop beat, rhythm, pitch, and musicianship for young people.
Wednesdays
Virtual (Zoom)Irish Music Through Listening Mastery Class
6:00–8:00 PM · 12-Week Term · Aug 19–Nov 4
Virtual Class (Zoom) · Seán Cleland & Grey Larsen
$420
Join anytime. Study archival recordings of master musicians, learn new tunes by ear, and grow your understanding of style. Full class archive on Google Drive. Free trial class available.
Traditional Irish
Music for All
Looking for traditional Irish music lessons for yourself and/or your children?
Want to hire amazing traditional Irish musicians for your event?
INTERESTED IN A FREE TRIAL OF THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS?
Get in Touch
Start Your Musical Journey
Don't see what you're looking for? Contact the Irish Music School of Chicago — they'll help you find the right class, lesson, or session to begin.
The Irish Music School of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization