Staff & Classes

Fiddle Classes w/
​Christy martin of the Celtic martins

Class Times:  Flex Scheduling available.  Contact Christy Martin at 484.709.5541 or at thedancingfiddler@aol.com.

Pricing:  $20 for a 1/2 hour private lesson.  $40 for an hour private lesson.

Class Location:  Jones Room at the Celtic Center of Lancaster.  1285 Manheim Pike.  Lancaster PA.

Other Policies:
1. Students will pay for the entire month on the first lesson of the month.
2.  The student must give 48 hour notice of cancellation of a lesson.  If the lesson is cancelled within the 48 hours prior to the lesson, the fee is non-refundable.  Exceptions to this rule include inclement weather, sickness, emergencies, and cancellation by the teacher.
3.  The student should arrive on time for their lesson.  If they arrive early, they can wait in the lobby.  Late arrival to the lesson cannot be made up.
4.  Checks can be made out to: "The Lancaster Celtic Arts Foundation" and deposited in the payment box at the Celtic Center of mailed to: The Celtic Center of Lancaster.  1285 Manheim Pike Suite 3.  Lancaster PA 17601.  Cash can be put in a labeled envelope and dropped in the payment box at the Celtic Center.
4.  Students should come prepared with:

• Instrument
• Music
• Notebook
• Practice Sheet

Teacher Bio:  
​Christy Martin has been playing the fiddle since age 6 and tours the East Coast playing with her family band.  She also plays the cello and the bagpipes.  www.celticmartins.com.  She also tours and plays with her sisters in a jazz era swing group.  While playing with her sisters in this band she has had the privilege of opening for the grammy-award winning band, Riders in the Sky.  www.martinsistersband.com.  She has taught the fiddle for many years.

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Penny Whistle Classes w/
​Cushla Srour of Irish Blessing

Workshops offered occasionally throughout the year.  Call for upcoming times!  717.380.5301
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Teacher Bio:  Cushla Srour hails from New Zealand but has lived in York, PA for the past 30+ years.  She has studied penny whistle over the past 20 years with some of the finest players in the World: Mary Bergin, Joanie Madden of Cherish the Ladies and many more.  She also plays Irish Flute and has studied under 3 time world champion, Laurence Nugent, Sean Gavin, Kevin Crawford, Brian Finnegan, Catherine McElvoy, John Skelton, Sharon McCormick and many other great players.  She has taught Penny Whistle & Irish Flute for 20 years and performs regularly with her family band, Irish Blessing.  www.irishblessingband.com 

Skype 
​lessons

As Irish Music is a niche art form, it is often necessary to connect with teachers via online lessons.  Please check the list below for teachers who provide this service (Please note that the each of the teachers listed below reside in the US and are All-Ireland Champions in their respective instrument):

Harp Lessons:
Eileen Gannon
www.eileengannon.com

Fiddle Lessons:
Brian Conway
www.brianconway.com

Fiddle Lessons:
Dylan Foley
www.dylanfoleymusic.
com