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Master the Concertina in Roscommon

From balanced bellows to nimble dance rhythms, refine fingering, phrasing, and repertoire for sessions or the stage. Unlock your musical potential with expert tuition tailored to your goals.

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All Skill Levels

Ages 6 to Adult

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Full Hybrid

Studio & Online Lessons

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SCT Exam Prep

98% Student Pass Rate

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From €25

Professional Guidance

Choose Your Concertina Path

Explore specialized learning paths designed for every musical taste and ambition.

Anglo concertina technique
FINGERS

Layout & Efficiency

Anglo patterns that keep tunes smooth in both directions.

Irish concertina music
TRAD

Irish Dance Music

Jigs, reels, and hornpipes with ornaments that fit the instrument.

Concertina performance
PERFORM

Sessions & Recitals

Confidence, repertoire depth, and ensemble awareness.

Your Musical Journey

A clear, structured path from the first note to the stage.

1. Discovery Session

Meet your instructor, explore the concertina, and discuss your musical interests in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

2. Personalized Roadmap

We create a bespoke learning plan that balances technical foundations with the genres you are most passionate about.

3. Skill Mastery

Weekly lessons focus on building confidence, bellows direction changes, finger independence, rhythm, and memorisation at your own pace.

4. Performance & Exams

Optional SCT graded exams or studio recitals provide milestones to celebrate your progress and hard work.

Advanced Curriculum

Concertina asks for precision. We drill patterns slowly so ornaments and tempo arrive together.

βœ“ Anglo keyboard navigation
βœ“ Bellows control
βœ“ Irish ornamentation
βœ“ Tune learning strategies
βœ“ SCT preparation
βœ“ Instrument care

Why Our Method Works

"We believe music should be caught, not just taught. By blending traditional oral methods with classical discipline, our students progress 30% faster than with textbook-only methods."

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Senior Concertina Faculty Roscommon Traditional Music School

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about starting your concertina lessons.

Which concertina should I buy?
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We'll steer you toward reliable starter instruments and common keys for Irish music.
Is Anglo different from English system?
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We specialise in Anglo for Irish tradβ€”the push-pull logic is part of the style.
How do I speed up safely?
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Through relaxed fingers and predictable bellows changes, not by gripping harder.
Can I learn entirely by ear?
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Yesβ€”most concertina players build huge tune libraries by ear with our support.

Student Reviews

What our learners say
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Alice Smith
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My bellows changes finally line up with the tune.
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Michael Johnson
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Ornamentation taught with real musical taste.
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Sarah Connor
3 weeks ago
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Supportive teachers who know the session world.
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Alice Smith
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My bellows changes finally line up with the tune.

Concertina News & Updates

from our blog
Concertina technique

Alternating Notes Without Hiccups

Smoothing out common beginner sticking points.

Concertina session keys

Session Keys and Your Instrument

What keys you'll meet most often in Irish sets.

Concertina maintenance

Care and Humidity Basics

Keeping pads and reeds happy between lessons.

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