NYC-area.. flute/whistle players,makers,teachers~

Irish Flute
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Are there any of us out there that live nearby nyc?
i’m actually in Long island,but not too far from manhattan. would love to get a few lessons in playing or vist a makers shop(or vice-versa)
i’ve been playing only a few years now,obviously crafting for even less, no musical education,formal or otherwise really aside form a workshop or two on shakuhachi ,indian bansuri,and native courting flute.

if anyone’s interested in jamming,teaching,flutemaking or whatever please give me a ring or email. 516-582-8331
Matt@tribalwind.com

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Look no further than Bill Ochs. http://www.chiffandfipple.com/billochs.htm

He teaches at the Irish Arts Center in NY: http://www.irishartscenter.org/index.htm


I’ve had lessons with Mr. Ochs on the two occasions I’ve been to New York, and he’s an all-around wonderful person with an inspiring love of the music. There are several others on the board who’ve taken his workshops and had lessons.

Have fun,

Cara

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cara, you Rawk :thumbsup:
2 rounds on me :pint:

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Free beer? I’m there. :laughing:

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You should certainly try to get in contact with Seth Gallagher, he’s a pipe and flute maker from north of New York, fairly close, though, I believe. I’ve got a flute on order from him…

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I currently take lessons with Bill Ochs and stongly recommend him. He’s even tolerant of musically inept students like me :laughing: I’ve taken a couple of his whistle classes as well so I can vouch for the quality of those as well. He teaches them at the Irish Arts Center in NYC.

If you are more advanced, I hear that Mike Rafferty teaches in NJ.
http://www.raffertymusic.com/bios.html

-Jim

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Psmith’ thanks i’ll give him a try :slight_smile:
he’s a good drive from me i believe but would love to take a visit’

Jim, definitly plan on contacting bill !
maybe we’ll end up in a class together sometime :wink:

so glad to see there’s more NYers around

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I live about an hour from NYC.