Join the fastest growing traditional Irish Music club on the North Coast

Weekly Lessons

Weekly lesson from our world class tutors. Learn from our range of instruments such as Tin Whistle, Fiddle, Harp, Flute, Uilleann Pipes, Set Dancing, Singing and Guitar.

Instruments

Don’t have your instrument just yet? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. We have a number of first class instruments to hire to get you started.

Age-level learning

Our programs are curated for all age groups, we have classes for beginners to more experienced. Every lesson offers the appropriate level of engagement.

Grow their creative confidence

Each class is an opportunity for you to embrace a new challenge. Learning music by ear or music notes, learning in a class environment, social skills in your group setting, learning from the best tutors in the world. Through hands-on learning, remain engaged and to build creative problem-solving skills.

Community and Family is at the heart of what we do. Music for everyone!

Community and family in at the core of what we do. Group activities promoting our classes, getting together for sessions at the beach, beach games, monthly sessions, boat trips to Rathlin Island and much more.

Testimonials

  • Fiddle is something I've always watched intensely at sessions and have been amazed! I've loved learning at such a relaxed but educational way. Sorcha (founder of North Coast Trad) is an amazing teacher. I would highly reccommend anyone who is thinking about it to go ahead and book lessons! Even through covid we have never missed a lesson these guys have gone above and beyond!

    Emma Craig

  • The commitment of tutors involved with North Coast Trad to keep tutition going during covid19 pandemic has been commendable. Commitment of this level will see NCT grow and become an important part of traditional music.

    Andy McGregor

  • Great to have traditional Irish music tuition, session, concerts & community right on our door step. Sorcha, Martin and all the tutors are incredibly talented musicians an d dedicated, enthusiastic teachers. Looking forwards to a summer of music, singing and craic!

    Bronagh Sweeney

  • Started pipes this year with NCT, always loved the instrument but never had the opportunity to learn due to lack of tutors and access to a practice set. Tutors are great and it's a relaxed and friendly environment to learn in. Can't wait for next term!

    Rory O’Donnell

  • For anyone of any age interested in traditional music there is a group of musicians based in Portrsuh called North Coast Trad. You need to join up now, they are fantastic! The tutors are all excellent musicians and whether you're into fiddle , flute, whistle, pipes, etc or whatever, you will get superb tutition. Sibylle and I are having a great time leanring new tunes and also being part of something in the community. Our best whishes for the future but we have no doubt that North Coast Tard will go from strength to strength.

    Stephen Steger-Hoey

  • Our three children joined the North Coast Trad group this year. The teachers have always been very positive and encouraging to all of my children! My kids have enjoyed their first term and are looking forward to the next one.

    Lorraine & Stephen Elliot

  • Our two children Oscar and Alice have attended NCT since January. We now have had a number of mini sessions in our own house as they learn the same tunes although on different instruments. Music for us will be life long. They play alongside all ages and it is a great social event. We are so lucky that we have this on our doorstep with such experienced tutors. The guest sessions and concerts are an added bonus.

    Olivia and Pearse McLaughlin