Tin Whistle Lessons in San Bernardino. Amazing Teachers.

Tin whistle (aka irish whistle, aka penny whistle) is one of the easiest wind instruments to play. Easier even, than the recorder, ultra portable, and very fun to play. I teach almost exclusively Irish (and some British and Scottish) repertoire on the tin whistle.

Irish Tin whistle lessons from an experienced irish musician. 5 times all Ireland champion between flute and Tin whistle. All ages and standards welcome. Lessons will be adapted to suit players level, needs and wishes.

I learned to play traditional Irish music during my guitar studies at UCF. I also learned to play bodhran and tin whistle, both of which I"m happy to teach to the novice player.

Tin Whistle:
The tin whistle, also called the penny whistle or pemperin English flageolet, Scottish penny whistle, tin flageolet, Irish whistle, Belfast Hornpipe, feadóg stáin and Clarke London Flageole, is a simple, six-holed woodwind instrument. It is a type of fipple flute, putting it in the same class as the recorder, Native American flute, and other woodwind instruments that meet such criteria. A tin whistle player is called a tin whistler or simply a whistler. The tin whistle is closely associated with Celtic music. Let me help you learn the basics of breathing, notes, rhythms, songs and improvisation.

I can teach students by ear or with sheet music. I can adapt my lessons with students based on what they seek to accomplish and what their current skill level is. In teaching tin whistle, my approach to teaching focuses on the enjoyment associated with playing the instrument and learning the cultural aspect of music-making.

I learned to play traditional Irish music during my guitar studies at UCF. I also learned to play bodhran and tin whistle, both of which I"m happy to teach to the novice player.