Summary
Join Tara Connaghan for an in-depth conversation with Damien Mullane, a distinguished Irish accordion player from London. We explore session etiquette, the importance of inclusivity and handling mistakes.
Links
www.sessionetiquette.com
www.sketchcity.co
Chapters
00:00 The Essence of Irish Traditional Music Sessions
09:37 Engaging New Musicians and Session Etiquette
18:58 The Role of Mistakes in Music
28:08 Fostering a Positive Session Environment
34:23 Navigating Musical Etiquette in Sessions
36:08 The Dynamics of Playing with Friends
38:38 The Balance of Fun and Seriousness in Music
39:58 Embracing Mistakes and Humor in Performance
42:08 Understanding Session Traditions and Etiquette
45:41 The Role of Speed in Musical Sessions
49:37 Finding Balance Between Singers and Musicians
52:43 Identifying and Addressing Session Disruptions
58:35 Personal Growth Through Musical Expression
keywords
Irish traditional music, session etiquette, music community, improvisation, musical mistakes, inclusivity, session leadership, Irish culture, music education, live performance
