Mary records, performs and teaches workshops in Irish singing, technique and Gaelic song and culture. She has toured extensively throughout UK, Ireland and North America, teaching and performing at Celtic/Irish camps. She has recorded five CDs to international acclaim, written two song books and completed a PhD in Irish Otherworld Song, Her particular expertise is in the Keen, Gaelic Christmas songs and Fairy Song.
Currently she teaches Gaelic song in the Ulster tradition online to students from several countries through classes and individual lessons.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Unfortunately I'm not able to take on new students at the moment as I have a long waiting list - just not enough time for all you lovely singers BUT I recommend you sign up for the Song and the Story Class which will get you going. It's a great way to get on that first step!
The "Song and the Story'" is a must for anyone who wants to dip their toe into singing in Irish Gaelic. For this 6-week course I choose a variety of songs which are on the simpler end of the spectrum of Gaelic song. The class is aimed at those with little or no experience of listening / singing in the Irish Traditional style. Gaelic words can be challenging but students often underestimate how complex and unusual the melodies can be. This course will help tune your ear into both the Irish words and music and that will really help if you want to join more complex classes
Learning Irish Singing is, like any other musical skill, a series of steps which are then practiced. This class should put you on that all-important first step
‘I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this class. Just two classes and I know I am in the right place.’ Jenny (executive director)
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. Next online CLASS will be
The Song and the Story
(An introduction to Irish Gaelic Singing)
Mondays 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm for six weeks,
beginning FEBRUARY 27th/ ending APRIL 3rd
COST £155
Registration week will be FEBRUARY 20th - 26th
Please revisit this page during that week for registration details.
PODCASTS on the KEEN
https://eolupodcast.com/2022/06/13/ep-355-irish-keening-and-wakes-traditional-mourning-rituals-with-mary-mclaughlin/ (with Karen Wyatt - End of Life University podcast series)
My interview on the Keen with Sharon Blackie is on her 'This Mythic Life' podcast - episode 12)
http://sharonblackie.net/podcast/
This interview is part of the Ancestral Healing Summit a free online event. For more information, please visit https://ancestralhealingsummit.com. This recording is a copyright of The Shift Network. All rights reserved
https://shiftnetwork.infusionsoft.com/go/ahs22a24007/a24007
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