I offer Irish Traditional and Asturian Folk Music lessons on Wooden Flute, Tin Whistle, Low Whistle and Singing. These can be in person in Sheffield or on-line. I work with everyone from beginners to masterclass level. I use a coaching style to help you develop the confidence to work independently to improve your playing. 

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I have 30 years of experience teaching individuals and groups working at Sheffield University, traditional music festivals such as Underneath the Stars, Whitby Folk Week and Trip to Birmingham Trad Fest as well community groups and private one to one lessons. In 2022 I was the guest flute tutor at the Festival Interceltique Lorient. 

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One to One Lessons:

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I charge £40.50 per hour for one to one adult lessons (Musician's Union rates). 

Lessons for children are £20.50 for 30 mins.

I can provide 10 minute daily on line top up practice sessions for £12 per session.

Group rates available. 

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Groups lessons /Workshops:

Activities can be tailored to your needs. Message me on here

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Email me @ info@michaelwalshmusic.com or message me here for further details. 

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Testamonials:

 

 

" I was there and time flew in company of Michael and friends. Never met before but so friendly with chat among the whistles. Cups of tea and slice of warm barmbrack (Irish fruit cake) in cosy kitchen. And began to learn taps and ornaments (may need more practice on those !). So happy I went … thank you". Yvonne O Donovan, Whistle Club Sheffield participant.

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“Music lessons from Mike are a joy.  He is patient, encouraging, and helps me give of my best.  I am a reasonable, but not exceptional, musician and under Mike’s guidance I have made steady progress to achieve a level of competence that I am happy with.  Of necessity a fee is payable but I think the real ‘pay-off’ for Mike is seeing me progress and develop as a musician”. 

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"Mike has taken me from being a complete novice on the low D whistle, to being able to confidently play in a traditional ensemble environment. Mike is always patient, supportive, and encouraging and he has increased my tune knowledge significantly. I always look forward  to my low D lessons, which are often challenging, but good fun too".

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