Welcome to my studio!



This is my home for online courses exploring rhythm, percussion and musicianship.
Whether you're picking up the bodhrán for the first time, developing your playing, or simply looking to understand rhythm with more confidence, you'll find courses here designed to make learning practical, musical and enjoyable.
Start with my brand-new course, Make Rhythm Work, or explore my complete collection of How to Play Bodhrán courses below.


Have fun, practice hard, and with a full heart!
Ruairí


My Bodhrán Course Bundles

How To Play Bodhrán: COMPLETE COURSE PACKAGE

ALL THREE of my How to Play Bodhrán online courses for the DISCOUNTED price of £149

Courses: 3

£149

How To Play Bodhrán: BEGINNER BUNDLE

My beginner and intermediate bodhrán courses for the DISCOUNTED price of £99

Courses: 2

£99

My Bodhrán Courses


How to Play Bodhrán : Begin your Journey

Learn to play the bodhrán from the ground up, where we explore the fundamentals in detail, playing and tonal hands, and how to play jigs and reels with real musical examples

Ruairi Glasheen

Ruairi Glasheen

£59

How To Play Bodhrán: Develop Your Practice

Take your bodhrán skills to the next level with my intermediate course, immersing you in a dynamic blend of technical mastery and musical exploration. Deep dive on hornpipes and slip jigs, delving into real-life musical examples that will enhance your proficiency and musicality

Ruairi Glasheen

Ruairi Glasheen

£59

How to Play Bodhrán: Expand Your Horizons

This course is designed for advanced intermediate and advanced bodhrán players looking to expand their rhythmic vocabulary and explore diverse playing styles. Students will delve into new patterns and influences, enhancing their technique and musicality in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Ruairi Glasheen

Ruairi Glasheen

£59


HERES WHAT COURSE PARTICIPANTS HAD TO SAY... 



I am enjoying and getting so much out of your bodhrán course thanks so much for offering this amazing insight and foundation of playing skills needed for my bodhrán playing. The course is fantastic value it would cost me 10 time more to get a fraction of this skill set.

John, Queensland, Australia


About a year ago, I enrolled in your online bodhrán course, and it has been an invaluable learning resource. The chapters are exceptionally well organised and easy to follow—challenging yet fun and achievable! Ruairi, your teaching method is incredibly effective, bring on the intermediate course!

Aisling, Wicklow, Ireland


I’m so glad I enrolled in How to Play Bodhrán: Begin Your Journey, as the journey did begin for me, and here I am 18 months later playing bodhrán at my local pub’s Irish session on a Thursday night! 

Paul, Leeds, United Kingdom