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from In Tune with Tradition - Perspectives on Session Etiquette in Irish Traditional Music

Episode 17: Robert SommerJoin Tara Connaghan as she interviews Robert Sommer, a newcomer to Irish traditional music, about his journey into sessions, the social and technical aspects of playing guitar, and how music can be a source of joy and connection.Chapters00:00 Introduction and guest background01:22 What does an Irish session mean to Robert?07:42 The moment Robert decided to pursue Irish music11:34 Music as a source of joy and connection15:34 Advice for beginners and newcomers22:35 Overcoming nerves and self-consciousness28:46 Technical tips: chords, tunings, and ornamentation35:18 The importance of listening and contributing42:02 Session etiquette and respecting the music52:22 The community and cultural significance of Irish sessions01:03:45 Final thoughts and Robert’s question for next guestResources:www.sessionetiquette.comwww.sketchcity.coIn Tune With Tradition - Private Session Experiencehttps://www.patreon.com/cw/SessionEtiquetteThe Irish Fest Kansas City - https://www.kcirishfest.comkeywordsIrish music, traditional sessions, guitar, fiddle, music journey, session etiquette, Irish culture, musical learning, community music, Irish festivals

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