Play by ear. Build repertoire. Connect through Celtic music.
Step into a welcoming, guided online Celtic jam where tunes are learned by ear, rhythm is supported, and community comes first. Grow your confidence, timing and repertoire — whether you're brand new to sessions or returning to the music you love.
They recreate the spirit of a traditional Irish or Scottish session — with the added benefit of guidance, structure and accessibility. Each session blends:
You don't need to be a virtuoso — just curious, open and ready to play.
Many people love Celtic music but feel unsure about jumping into fast-paced or unstructured pub sessions. These jams are designed to lower that barrier. You're always free to:
There's no pressure to perform — the goal is shared music-making and steady growth.
Develop your listening skills, with optional sheet music and recordings to back you up.
Play with musicians from across the U.S. and beyond — no travel required.
Each session balances guidance and freedom so everyone feels included.
Make musical connections and friendships that grow over time.
Fiddle, guitar, flute, whistle, mandolin, bouzouki, harp, accordion and more.
A friendly, mixed-level session focusing on core Celtic repertoire. Listen, join when you're ready, and grow at your own pace.
No pressure. No auditions. Just music.
Scottish fiddler, educator and founder of the online School of Celtic Fiddle Mastery. With decades of experience leading sessions, workshops and retreats, Colin helps musicians learn Celtic music by ear in a relaxed, trauma-aware and inclusive environment. His approach blends:
Online or in person, the goal is the same: to help people feel at home making music together.
No. Tunes are taught by ear. Optional sheet music and recordings are sent ahead of time if you'd like extra support.
Any level. The monthly jam is mixed-level, with slow-to-moderate tempos and clear tune introductions, so beginners, intermediate and advanced players all take part.
Any Celtic or folk instrument — fiddle, guitar, flute, whistle, mandolin, bouzouki, harp, accordion and more.
Once a month, 3–4:30 PM Eastern time, live on Zoom.
No. You're always free to listen first, join quietly, play along softly, ask questions or take breaks.
Core Irish and Scottish session repertoire — reels, jigs and airs such as The Silver Spear, Morrison's Jig, The Kesh Jig and South Wind.
Register through the join link on this page. You'll receive the tune list, recordings and optional notation before the session, then join live on Zoom.
Bring your instrument, your curiosity and your love of Celtic music.
Come to listen, stay to play.
🎻 Join an online Celtic music jamWant to learn tunes between sessions? Explore the online play-by-ear fiddle courses.