Adult
Programming
We are currently offering lessons and classes both online and in person.
The Center for Irish Music offers instrumental and singing classes for children, youth and adults taught by world-class teachers both privately and in a group setting. CIM also offers Irish music workshops throughout the year including the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend in early June. Year-round instruction is organized in three semesters:
- Fall (17 weeks)
- Spring (16 weeks) and
- Summer (10 weeks)
COVID-19 Information: Fully vaccinated individuals can take in-person lessons at CIM. Unvaccinated students under the age of 12 may have the option of in-person lessons, pending permission from admin, instructors and parents/guardians. Please see our policies page for more details, including our COVID-19 safety practices and reporting guidelines.
Private Lessons: Private lesson enrollment is ongoing, but openings often become available in the 6-8 weeks leading up to a new term. Registration is done manually through our registration coordinator, Lily. For more information about private lessons, go to Private Lessons tab. One-off or trial lessons may be available, subject to instructor availability. Contact Lily for more information.
Group Classes: Group class offerings for youth and adults are organized by term. We also offer mini-classes that are 6-8 weeks long. To see all of our classes listed by name, click on the A to Z Index above. Use the filters to navigate, or visit our fall course catalog (link above).
Ensembles: To play in a CIM ensemble, musicians must also be taking private lessons from a CIM instructor. Contact us with any questions. See the adult and youth class and ensemble pages for more details.