Find Your Lilt

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Find Your Lilt

Hannah

14 episodes

5 months ago

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! Jack Hughes didn't grow up playing fiddle – he started as a trumpet player, picking up the violin at 21 years old. Yet his thoughtful approach to practicing and performing Irish traditional music offers tremendous insights for musicians at any stage in their journey. In this illuminating conversation, Jack reveals how his trumpet background shaped his distinctive fiddle methodology. He explains his practice of beginning every session by focusing ...

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Episodes (14/14)

Find Your Lilt

Practicing with Purpose: How Jack Hughes Builds Musical Confidence

7 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Find Your Lilt

Dance Meets Fiddle: A Chat with Claire Shirey

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! Join me for an inspiring chat with Claire Shirey, the founder of the Nashville Irish Music School. We delve into the music and dance connection in the Irish traditional scene. Highlights include Claire's journey from dancer to musician, the evolution of the Nashville Irish scene, and fostering a love for Irish music among youth. • Claire’s transition from Irish dance to focusing on music • Insights on playing for Irish dance competitions • Impo...

8 months ago

59 minutes

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From Stagnation to Mastery in Irish Fiddle Practice

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! This episode explains the different types of music practice—naive, purposeful, and deliberate—and how they impact skill development in Irish fiddling. Hannah discusses practical strategies for each type, encouraging listeners to engage in better practices to achieve their musical goals. • Exploring naive practice and its pitfalls • Recognizing the shift to purposeful practice • Importance of feedback in practice sessions • ...

9 months ago

24 minutes

Find Your Lilt

Finding Joy in all Phases of Teaching and Learning Fiddle

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! In this episode of the Find Your Lilt podcast, host Hannah Harris speaks with Taylor Morris, an enthusiastic educator and musician based in Arizona. They discuss Taylor's journey into music education, his teaching philosophy centered around joy and flexibility, and the importance of engaging students in multiple ways to foster a love for music. Taylor debunks common misconceptions about learning styles and emphasizes the need for adaptability in t...

9 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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Lilting with the Lizzes (Liz Knowles and Liz Carroll)

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! In this episode of the Find Your Lilt Podcast, host Hannah Harris engages in a lively discussion with fiddle legends + mentors Liz Carroll and Liz Knowles. The conversation delves into the intricacies of Irish music, focusing on teaching techniques, the importance of call and response, and the exploration of tunes. Both Lizzes share their insights on how to select tunes for workshops, the significance of improvisation, and the balance between trad...

10 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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Avoiding Burnout, Student vs Teacher Mindsets and Loving your Work with Nathan Bishop

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! In this episode of the Find Your Lilt Podcast, host Hannah Harris chats with fiddler, improviser, and teacher Nathan Bishop. They explore Nathan's journey in music, the balance between teaching and performing, and the importance of flexibility and motivation in Irish music. Nathan shares insights on navigating burnout, the significance of non-music hobbies, and the dynamics of student-teacher relationships. They also discuss various teaching metho...

10 months ago

57 minutes

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How to Get Out of a Practicing Funk

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! Book recommendations: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Best Practice by Judy Minot In this episode of the Find Your Lilt Podcast, Hannah Harris discusses the common challenges musicians face when trying to maintain a consistent practice routine, particularly focusing on the 'practicing funk.' She shares her personal experiences and insights on overcoming barriers to practice, including fear of disturbing neighbors, lack of a structured plan...

11 months ago

31 minutes

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Tips for Making your Tunes Performance-Ready (Even when You're Pressed for Time)

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! Hannah shares her experiences and strategies for preparing for a gig at IrishFest Atlanta. She discusses the challenges of learning new tunes quickly, the importance of collaboration with other musicians, and the use of different notation systems like ABC notation. Throughout the conversation, Hannah emphasizes the need for preparation, practice, and adaptability in the world of music performance. Want to share your thoughts on this episode or ...

11 months ago

34 minutes

Find Your Lilt

Getting the Real Feel for Irish Traditional Music in a Band Environment with Anne Harrigan

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! In this conversation, Hannah and Anne discuss band dynamics and the differences between Irish traditional music and bands that play Irish music. They explore the definition of the Irish feel and the importance of communication and vision in a band. They also touch on the evolution of their own band, Trillium, and the challenges of finding an authentic Irish sound. They discuss the nuances of Irish music, including inflection, emphasis, swing, and ...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

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4 Strategies to Help You Handle Performance Anxiety

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! In this episode, Hannah discusses performance anxiety in Irish traditional music. She shares personal experiences of feeling frustrated and nervous while playing in front of others. Hannah explores the fear of making mistakes, sounding silly, and being a beginner in a space where one feels they should be more advanced. She offers strategies for handling performance anxiety, including practicing breathing techniques, being prepared musically and ex...

1 year ago

27 minutes

Find Your Lilt

From Classical Percussion to Bodhrán with Jim Lindroth

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! Jim Lindroth shares his backstory of how he got into Irish music through classical percussion. He discusses the influence of his classical training on his Irish playing, particularly in terms of technique, sound, and color. Jim also talks about his preparation for the Fleadh Cheoil competition and how he selected tunes based on their variety and opportunities for showcasing different rhythms and melodies. In this conversation, Jim and Hannah discu...

1 year ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Find Your Lilt

Creativity in Musical Approach with Charlene Adzima

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! Hannah sits down for a chat with fellow fiddle teacher, Charlene Adzima, who shares her journey into Irish music, her experience with Suzuki training, and her approach to teaching. The conversation explores the intersection of classical and folk music, the importance of creativity, compassion, and consistency in teaching, and the concept of finding one's 'lilt' in music. Check out Charlene's website and keep up to date with her teaching schedule&...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Find Your Lilt

Should you play Irish Trad music in an Orchestra?

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! In this episode, Hannah Harris discusses her experience of combining classical music and traditional Irish music in a concert. She reflects on the success of the collaboration and explores the factors that contributed to its success. She emphasizes the importance of having musicians who are familiar with both genres and can adapt to different styles. She also highlights the significance of well-crafted arrangements and the ability to go beyond the...

1 year ago

26 minutes

Find Your Lilt

Introducing the Find Your Lilt Podcast

Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! Hannah Harris introduces her new podcast, Find Your Lilt, where she aims to have deeper conversations about Irish traditional music. She shares her background as a classical violinist who found her passion for Irish fiddling and her journey in the music scene. The podcast will cover various topics related to being a traditional Irish musician, including gigging, learning the music, travel stories, and connecting over a shared love of the style of ...

1 year ago

15 minutes