Irish Music Session

Join us at our weekly live Irish music sessions! The Irish Music School of Chicago is currently hosting one weekly Irish music session as part of its efforts to preserve and pass on the traditions of Irish music. Sundays from 1-3pm at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro (3905 N. Lincoln in Chicago) At sessions, musicians of all backgrounds, experience levels and ages, come together to share tunes and songs. In the Irish tradition, musicians have no set list to play; each musician starts a tune that they want to play and others join in if they know it. if not, just sit back and listen! One of the important aspects of traditional Irish music, and a fundamental component of the teaching philosophy of the Irish Music School of Chicago, is passing tunes and techniques on from generation to generation. At our sessions, younger students are encouraged to start tunes and share their knowledge with more seasoned musicians. Those more experienced musicians also spend time sharing their expertise. Each participant brings a different style of playing to the group and many learn new tunes or new ways of playing tunes they know. The atmosphere is convivial, supportive and fun!