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Workshops & Classes

IRISH PUB SONGS at Passim School of Music (Summer)

Learn a collection of classic Irish pub songs and ballads so you’re ready to bring a song or two to your next session! In this class, the focus will be on singing so no instrument is required, but chord charts will also be provided for anyone who would like to bring theirs. We’ll learn a variety of well-known and more obscure songs that have great choruses, memorable melodies and straightforward arrangements. Along the way we’ll discuss the history, symbols/meaning, and the vocal style and ornamentation. Each week we’ll add a new song or two while further practicing and developing the past week’s songs.

This class has completed, but stay tuned for more…

We may tackle Sea Shanties in the later fall semester!

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Zoukology 2025

Every year on the first weekend of February, I venture out to Albuquerque, NM to join my friends Ken Gilman, Steve Smith, Anne Luna and Louis Scuderi to host, teach and perform at our bouzouki-centric weekend, Zoukology!

(No, we’re not affiliated with Zoukfest but I can see why you might think that!)

There are daytime workshops rooted in Celtic, Americana and classical music for camp attendees, along with open jams, private lessons, performances, and instrument “tastings.” The Friday night staff concert is always open to the public. Whether you’ve been playing awhile or are newly mandolin-curious, we welcome you to join us for a laidback weekend of music-making and learning!

Next camp: January 30-February 2, 2025

Location: Albuquerque, NM

For more information: mandology.net/zoukology

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