Elevate your bodhrán skills in my advanced course, diving into fast reels, polkas, slides, and 7/8 time in a deep exploration of technical challenges and intricate rhythms. With energising practice tracks, you’ll tackle complex patterns that will push your abilities and broaden your rhythmic horizons.



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DESIGNED FOR INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED PLAYERS

In this course, I’ll provide you with all the tools needed to develop your unique voice as a bodhrán player. Building on the foundations laid in my first two courses, I’ll guide you through exciting musical and technical challenges to take your playing to the next level.

43 VIDEOS, OVER 4 HOURS OF CONTENT

Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, with 39 bespoke videos crafted for your progression. Each video features on-screen graphics to help you visualize and master the patterns, making your practice more intuitive and effective. With every lesson, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to bring new depth and versatility to your bodhrán playing

INCLUDES BESPOKE PRACTICE TRACKS


I've recorded a selection of tracks with one of London’s top session musicians, Philippe Barnes, and the tracks are available both with and without the bodhrán. You can play along with me or practice solo at home, giving you a clear sense of how each part of the music fits together. 

How to Play Bodhran: Expand Your Horizons

 Course Curriculum


  CH 1 : Introduction
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  CH 2 : Developing Bodhrán Technique
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  CH. 3 Fast Reels on Bodhrán: The Dawn, into Foxhunters
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  CH 4 : Introducing Polkas on Bodhrán: The Kerry Polka
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  CH. 5 Developing Polkas : John Ryans Polka
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  CH 6. 7/8 Time on Bodhrán : Watermans
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  CH.7 Playing Slides on Bodhrán : Merrily Kiss The Quaker, Lisheen Slide
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  CH. 8 Developing your own bodhrán patterns
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  CH.8 Wrapping up
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MEET YOUR TEACHER


Ruairi Glasheen is an award-winning percussionist, composer and film maker based in London. Obsessed by drums and rhythm from an early age, he made his musical debut on the Irish bodhran at the age of 4. In 2013, Ruairi graduated from The Royal College of Music with 1st Class Honours and recipient of the President’s Award from HRH Prince Charles.

Ruairi leads a truly diverse career in music. He performs with numerous artists and ensembles, collaborates with arts organisations to create high impact and inclusive education projects and is in demand as a presenter, workshop leader and facilitator.

Find out more about Ruairi at www.RuairiGlasheen.net


HERES WHAT COURSE PARTICIPANTS HAD TO SAY... 



I am enjoying and getting so much out of your bodhrán course thanks so much for offering this amazing insight and foundation of playing skills needed for my bodhrán playing. The course is fantastic value it would cost me 10 time more to get a fraction of this skill set.

John, Queensland, Australia


About a year ago, I enrolled in your online bodhrán course, and it has been an invaluable learning resource. The chapters are exceptionally well organised and easy to follow—challenging yet fun and achievable! Ruairi, your teaching method is incredibly effective, bring on the intermediate course!

Aisling, Wicklow, Ireland


I’m so glad I enrolled in How to Play Bodhrán: Begin Your Journey, as the journey did begin for me, and here I am 18 months later playing bodhrán at my local pub’s Irish session on a Thursday night! 

Paul, Leeds, United Kingdom