Tutor
Manus McGuire · Fiddle Player
Manus has extensive teaching experience over many years, particularly at Master Class level, specialising in promoting the virtuosity of the renowned Sligo Fiddle Style.
He also lectures on the roots and development of the Sligo Fiddle style made famous by James Morrison and Michael Coleman in particular. At music appreciation classes, he outlines the important role the fiddle had in Irish music especially since the 1920s and 30s, and demonstrates the various regional styles that exist in Ireland from Donegal in the North West to the Cork/Kerry border in the South West of the country.
He teaches fiddle both at intermediate and advanced Irish Fiddle (Master Class) level.
Classes
Intermediate
The aim is to improve the fiddle player who wants to play more in an Irish style. Listening to solo fiddle playing is paramount in this exercise, and tunes from the Irish fiddle players' standard repertoire are dissected and examined closely.
Advanced (Master Class)
Focuses on the possibilities for variation and improvisation that exist within the tradition, as a means to personal expression and interpretation, with particular emphasis on bowing, rhythm and ornamentation. The existing style of the individual is explored and encouraged, with feedback given to adopting fresh approaches.
Master Class Teaching Venues & Colleges
He was greatly honoured to be invited to officially open the Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival 2009. He has performed on many occasions at this festival and at the Shetland Folk Festival. The music of Shetland has always been influential in his fiddle career, and it remains so to this day.
Book a Workshop or Masterclass
Please get in touch if you would like Manus McGuire to provide a workshop or masterclass for your school, festival, or organisation.
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