Take bodhrán lessons from Amy Richter. Aside from the fall and spring semesters through the Irish Fest School of Music, Amy also offers private lessons. Contact Amy to schedule your bodhrán lesson today! All levels and ages welcome.
Released July 2021, The Hal Leonard Bodhrán Method is designed for anyone learning to play the bodhrán. Professional bodhrán player and educator Amy Richter (áthas, Danú, et. al.) equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to play the instrument. The book includes video lessons, showing you how to implement the techniques described within. The videos also feature how to play with other musicians on classic tunes that you are guaranteed to play at your next session! Click here to contact Amy about purchasing your own personal signed copy today!
Amy has been teaching in the greater Milwaukee area since 2007. In 2012, she taught abroad at the Junior Davey Bodhrán Academy in Co. Sligo, Ireland. And in August of 2019 Amy joined the faculty at the highly acclaimed Valley of the Moon Scottish fiddling school set in the gorgeous surroundings of the beautiful Redwoods in Boulder Creek, California. Celebrating their 36th year in existence with maestro, master fiddler, and camp captain Alasdair Fraser at the helm, Amy taught alongside some of the greats including Natalie Haas, Nic Gareiss, Hanneke Cassel, and Ryan McKasson. Currently an instructor for the Irish Fest School of Music (IFSM), Amy’s also taught for the Irish Fest Summer School, the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and the Irish Music School of Chicago.
Amy teaches Irish music by ear, so she highly recommends that students bring along a recording device. Handouts are also provided with different rhythms and sticking styles that are covered. She teaches privately, in group classes and workshops.
Helpful tools & materials
The Hal Leonard Bodhrán Method by Amy Richter
Free Apps: Tempo SlowMo & Metrotimer
