Center for Irish Music
The Center for Irish Music (CIM) is an independent non-profit music school in Saint Paul, Minnesota that is dedicated to teaching Irish traditional music. Founded in 2004 by musicians Kate and Jode Dowling, CIM was initially housed at the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music. In 2009, CIM began "handing down the tradition" in its own permanent facility at The Celtic Junction in Saint Paul, a thriving hub of Irish music and dance. CIM currently utilizes 18 professional musicians and serves more than 250 students of all ages. Year round instruction in fiddle, whistle, flute, bodhran, harp, Uilleann pipes, button and piano accordion,piano, bouzouki, guitar, and song is available. Further programming includes: monthly group sessions; master classes with visiting musicians; recitals and student performances; and the Minnesota Irish Musicians Weekend, a unique annual event that pairs master traditional musicians with Irish music students during a fun and intensive three-day event in June.
For current class information, please visit their classes page.
