Accordion and Concertina

Accordion & Concertina Classes – Tuesday Evenings
We have a limited supply of accordions and concertinas for hire for up to three successive terms. Please email info@belfasttrad.com to express interest.

CONCERTINA – Lorraine Ní Bhriain & Niamh Howell

  • Beginners – 7:00-8:00pm
    Suitable for complete beginners. Learn the layout of the notes on the concertina and start with some very simple tunes.

  • Intermediate – 6:00-7:00pm
    Progress to this level after a term or two at beginners (your tutor will advise) or if you have a few tunes on the concertina and can learn new tunes by ear.

  • Advanced – 6:00-7:00pm
    For those with experience on the concertina and ready to learn complex tunes at a faster pace.

BUTTON ACCORDION – Sean Dolan

  • Beginners – 6:00-7:00pm
    Suitable for complete beginners. Learn the layout of the notes on the accordion and start with some very simple tunes.

  • Intermediate – 7:00-8:00pm
    Progress to this level after a term or two at beginners (your tutor will advise) or if you can learn new tunes by ear.

  • Advanced – 8:00-9:00pm
    For those with experience on the accordion and ready to learn complex tunes at a faster pace, adding ornamentation and left-hand accompaniment.

 
 

SEAN DOLAN

Sean Dolan, from Castlederg in Co. Tyrone, is a multi-All Ireland medallist at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann on button accordion and has been teaching music since 2011. Sean is a member of the Lagan Ceili Band and National Folk Orchestra of Ireland, notably performing for Pope Francis on his 2018 visit to Ireland. Sean is a patient and adaptable teacher keen to develop box-playing skills at all levels..

NIAMH HOWELL

Niamh Howell is a concertina player from Castlewellan, now living and teaching in Belfast. Niamh is an All Ireland medalist at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and has been teaching music since 2012. Niamh began learning the concertina from one of our former tutors Tom McGonigle. With further tuition from Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh and Lorraine O’Brien, Niamh is passionate about passing on her love for traditional Irish music through concertina playing. We are delighted to have her join our team of tutors.

LORRAINE Ó BRIEN

Steeped in the concertina tradition of her native Co. Clare, Lorraine began her musical education under the guidance of the legendary teacher, Frank Custy. With further tuition from such greats as Dympna O’Sullivan and Noel Hill, Lorraine has developed into one of the leading concertina players in her own right. She holds a B.A. Music from Trinity College, Dublin and M.A. Music Therapy from the University of Limerick. Lorraine is a regular tutor at the Willie Clancy Summer School, Miltown Malbay, Co.Clare.