CCE Boston Music School
Registration and class dates for Irish music school and other events of interest to students,
- Registration is open through January 19th for our Spring 2026 term.
- Classes commence the week of January 26th, 2026 and will run for 10 weeks.
Final Schedules will be emailed to registered participants one week prior to the term commencing.
Medford – Monday Afternoons & Evening
- Fiddle
- Tin-Whistle
- Button Accordion
- Harp
- Uilleann Pipes (Beginners)
- Guitar
- Banjo
- Mandolin
Milton – Wednesday Afternoons & Evening
- Fiddle
- Tin-Whistle
- Button Accordion
- Concertina
- Flute
- Repertoire Class
Skill Levels
Class levels are Introductory (Youth only – 12 and under), and Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced levels for all ages. Placement levels will be determined in consultation with the teacher.
- Absolute beginner / Introductory
The “absolute beginner” courses are for students who have never played the instrument before. - Advanced beginner
Advanced beginner classes are for those who have completed the “absolute beginner course” or have already learned the basics of their instrument but require additional technique, rhythm and speed training. - Intermediate
Courses designated “Intermediate” are for those students who are considered past beginner skills and are able to play tunes by ear with good technique and rhythm as well as at a reasonable speed. - Advanced
The “Advanced” courses are for students who have met all of the placement requirements and play traditional Irish music at a high level of ability and easily learn by ear.
Instruments
Final class offerings, levels, and class times are determined depending on enrollment.
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Bodhran
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Diane Healy
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All levels
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Button Accordion
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Diarmuid O’Meachair |
All levels
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Concertina
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Flo Fahy
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All levels – Includes Intro Youth
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Fiddle
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Aoife Griffin
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All levels |
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Flute
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Seamus Noonan
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All levels
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| Uilleann Pipes | Roseanne Santucci | Beginners |
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Guitar (Trad. Accompaniment)
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Eamon Sefton
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All levels
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Harp
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Kieva McGonagle
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All levels
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Mandolin/Banjo-4-string
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Eamon Sefton
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All levels
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Singing
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Mairin Keady
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Open
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Whistle
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Aoife Griffin
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All levels
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Uilleann Pipes
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Patrick Hutchinson
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Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced – Zoom Only
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