In Tune with Tradition - Perspectives on Session Etiquette in Irish Traditional Music

By Tara Connaghan

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Episodes: 18

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Welcome to “In Tune With Tradition,” the podcast dedicated to exploring the unwritten rules, shared experiences, and stories of Irish traditional music sessions. Sessions are magical gatherings where music, community, and tradition come together, and it is session etiquette (the customs and courtesies shared by all) that helps sessions run smoothly and ensures everyone feels welcome, whether playing, listening, or joining in for the first time. Hosted by Tara Connaghan, a seasoned Irish fiddle player and cultural insider, this series dives deep into the heart of the Irish session. Each episode features conversations with musicians, session regulars, and passionate participants from Ireland and beyond, sharing their personal experiences and perspectives on the etiquette and quirks that make each session unique and magical. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a newcomer, or simply curious about the world of Irish traditional music, “In Tune With Tradition” offers an authentic, entertaining, and insightful look at the elements that make up brilliant Irish music sessions. Expect lively stories, practical advice, and plenty of laughs as we celebrate the music, the people, and the spirit of the session. The podcast was launched Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2025 in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, renowned fiddle player, singer, and founding member of Altan. Join Tara and her guests each episode as they tune into the tradition, sharing the wisdom and warmth that resonate through the magic of Irish music sessions.

Episode Date
I really LOVE Irish music
Jun 08, 2026
You need to know these chords!
May 15, 2026
If you work the hardest in Irish music, you get the most reward
Apr 26, 2026
How to find your voice in Irish traditional music
Apr 08, 2026
Lack of etiquette is anyone that disrupts the flow
Mar 19, 2026
How to Read the Room
Mar 09, 2026
Sessions have represented my greatest pleasures and miseries
Jan 18, 2026
If that happened consistently it would drive me mad!
Dec 27, 2025
Live from the Ennis Trad Festival 2025
Dec 06, 2025
Fairy Forts and Changelings
Nov 05, 2025
5 million triplets on the banjo, I’ve been that Idiot
Oct 21, 2025
A teen perspective
Sep 17, 2025
You go for the music, You stay for the people
Aug 30, 2025
The Bodhrán Episode Part 2
Aug 21, 2025
The Bodhrán Episode Part 1
Jul 27, 2025
Unlocking the Magic of a Session
Jul 21, 2025
Musical Breakthroughs
Jul 13, 2025
Becoming one with your music
Jul 03, 2025