(Bodhran Solo) Michelle Stewart Live At The Gaelic College

[@vancoke]

Incredible!!!! I have been an Irish dancer all my life, and the hard shoe rhythms were what stirred my soul. Now, I have found another love for the bodhran, and dug up my brother's unused bodhran from our wall. I am using your video lessons to teach myself (and maybe even dance too!). I have really enjoyed your lessons, and after watching this, I can't believe I'm learning from such a talented player!! You are a really fantastic player...and thanks for all that you are doing!!

[@pattyorourke8068]

I am a very new bodhran player and your videos are totally inspiring! I am working on the Mother of all Jigs at 60-80 bpm for now, trying to be more precise before getting carried away with faster. Love the repetition and the way your videos are structured to offer benefit to beginner as well the the experienced player. You are letting me see what is possible without being totally intimidating. Thank you so much for the You Tube lessons!

[@hannahbrady8450]

Since all my family are Irish and my dad and his kids (me) are the only ones of the family to be living here in Liverpool, I'm embracing my Irish blood and i'm getting my first bodhran on friday. I'm so excited to watch all of your videos Michelle again and actually be able to practise on an actual bodhran. Love your videos!

[@rvnmedic1968]

I'm second generation Irish American and we are going to Ireland in May 2014. Always loved Irish music and the Bodhran in particular. I have a cheapo on order, and will hopefully progress to a better one after doing all your KZbin lessons and a LOT of practicing. Thanks for your lessons. Maybe I can prove that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

[@humanityfirstnow]

I am 54 I played a bit of Bodhran in my 20s and have found my way back to it . I wish there were tutorials like yours back then but I am learning fast. Thanks to you Michelle.

[@keithstocker9968]

Insperational! I have just bought a drum after many years. I have been looking at your lessons and now have some time to learn to play as I have been told I have cancer. Look out!!

[@bluehairandaxes8489]

Such a grand joy to hear! I am so enjoying your bodran lesson videos, and look forward to many gleeful hours of learning how to be a better drummer. You, ma'am, are one heck of a talented lady, and I so appreciate your sharing your talent and love of drums!

[@TemairFhaelchon]

I've had my bodhran for a little over a month now and I have been watching your video's on the computer then going home to practice. I went to an SCA event last weekend and the people there who have been playing professionally as well as for fun complimented my technique. I just though that was really cool and I love your video's!

[@NormFarnumFamily]

Your demonstration is excellent & inspiring! My 12 y/o son Nathaniel just received his new bodhran a couple weeks ago. Now he'll have to learn how to play as good as you! He's already a significant part of our family band - singing & featured on washboard (we're based in the Missouri Ozarks). Blessed again w/a family scholarship, we're Going to Midlothian, TX in Oct to attend O'Flaherty's Irish Music Retreat! Nathaniel will take the bodhran workshop. Hope to get to hear you live someday. Thx!

[@lynnbaird3765]

Nice! Love the ease and joy you display in your body language while you play.

[@sandrageluk]

I also just got a new bodhran always played piano and guitar among friends but now I have the bodhran I am a bit addicted to it :-) you're a great teacher thanks

[@mikeyathome]

Great job. I have been playing guitar backup for Irish music for a few years and I just bought my first bodhran. Your vids have been a great help and getting me to sound half way decent - a long way to go - but thanks and keep them coming!

[@garymiller7880]

I love you Michelle you taght me much and the time with yer old Man on hornpipes was awesome! you have given so much knowledge for free on the net I really appreciate it!

[@liamg353]

Excellant, I am just starting to learn, I have always loved Traditional music but never actually got to play any instrument. I am 60years of age but they say it's never too late to start so I am going to give it a go.

[@ClaireMcDaniel]

You are an inspiration! I am ready to take my bodhran playing to the next level after learning it 9 years ago. Session playing has greatly helped me.

[@Theagchm]

Fabulous, just fabulous. One instrument and its artist.

[@gjacks898]

so good. thank you for posting! respect from michigan USA!

[@checkdigits]

ABSOLUTELY outstanding Michelle! Really, really good display of skills and technique. Brilliant.

[@YouSinc]

Brilliant video. I love how you teach. I have owned a bodhran for a few years but didn't know how to play it and you have inspired me.

[@lab35982]

Michelle you are amazing! I really lover your instructional videos they are helping me a lot.

[@fyredancer13]

*mouth agape* That was AWESOME! I just got my first bodhran at Yule, it's a small 16" frame. I've watched a lot of your videos to try and get the hang of it since then.

[@deangarner5662]

I love Irish music especially when there is good drumming! It's amazing what rhythms and tones can be played on a bodhran with only one stick. I had never seen nor heard a brush stick before this video. If I were playing, I'd look for excuses to put a brush in occasionally!

[@8bitkefka]

I thank you greatly for all the lessons you have posted on youtube and this was wonderful as always.

[@garymiller7880]

Ive studied all of your lessons and im grateful hun!

[@FAUSTORICCARDO]

Gorgeous. I followed some your lessons and I tested on a tamburello, but it is not the same thing. Thank you for your Art

[@azurerayhealing2264]

Love this!!! I am working on it! Your video lessons are VERY good...THANK YOU! I have tried to learn on KZbin before with other Bodhran musicians but your style really works for me.

[@graceforce]

All I can say WOW! What inspirational fun!!!!! Can't wait till my arm doesn't get so tired.

[@James-pw7fx]

Sick! Beautiful expression of folk rhythm

[@mzrawr_]

Michelle! It's matthew, I took your class at the gaelic college in early july! Haha, I found your videos! The first part of that solo is very recognizable! hahaha, I don't know if you remember, but I played bass with the Dartmouth and District Grade 4 pipe band this year, and I just thought I'd inform you that we came 2nd this year in maxville! :D haha, so we're moving up to grade 3! also, I missed this solo live when I was there, so I'm glad i got to see it !

[@adrianaalvesbruno7557]

greetings from Brazil. loved your videos, one day I will have a bodhran!

[@Pagidoulis]

Oh my...this is a great solo that makes you wanna dance. The Salsa part with the brush was brilliant.

[@katecrawford9966]

I was there! It was a great performance, Michelle!

[@gmee123]

That was simply AWESOME! lol Love the primal sound of this drum!

[@Lianthala]

Amazing....you are brilliant! I'm starting to play now and you are an inspiration. Thanks a lot!!!

[@McBean09]

So nice to see a woman doing this. Awesome!

[@shaalis]

+Jean Pickard Absolutely! not enough women play. In my city it's exclusively males who show up to play bodhran. And in general, we need more women who play trad.

[@mdavid2884]

I've always considered learning to play the bodhran, but this video actually convinced me!

[@sandilo60]

That is incredible! You rocked it, Michelle! I inspire to be a fraction as good as you! Love watching you work it!

[@bretman444]

Hi Michelle, it's always a treat to see you play! I noticed the first rhythm you played in this is the "mother of all jig rhythms", from one of yor youtube lessons. That was pretty much my starting point, and thanks to you I've improved SO much in my playing. Thank you for all your great instruction!

[@rosemarygault6300]

Brilliant talented player 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LeahOxendine]

This is so good. One of the best bodhran performances I've watched. *Inspired to play her own bodhran now* My favorite part is the Salsa rhythm. LOVE it!!

[@loveleegiove]

🎉🎉🎉❤WOW!!! So awesome! Love it!

[@talynprescott9454]

WOW!! I have always loved the Bodhran, and I have just begun learning from your videos. This is amazing!! I hope to someday learn how to play that well.

[@Quodge]

Just what I wanted to hear! Thanks for keeping it groovy :) I think I might have a head start on this interment having strummed a guitar for 18 odd years :) Might have to try one out they sound AMAZING.

[@原田和正-g7w]

I'm Japanese. I love Bodhran,

[@cactuswren9771]

I dearly LOVE your Taiko!! But don't have the body strength anymore to learn it. This I can learn to do as an old woman! :))

[@runtime40]

In total AWE!!!!! I play piano..some guitar and banjo. My brother left me a bodhran (and tipper).Funny thing? I can play Bach in perfect time not missing a beat. This drum? Totally memorized! Watching your videos?? I WILL GET IT!!!! LOL!

[@gmee123]

My fav. switch is at 3:46....simply love the intensity of that change over...feels powerful :)

[@andyfg]

Michelle, excellent playing. I learn so much from watching your technique. Thanks!

[@musicfamily]

Michelle, awesome performance!! I love the brush tipper bit. 5 stars.

[@newmillionaires]

This was very, very cool Michelle...I thoroughly enjoyed it. I agree with your son...that fake triplet thing was awesome! Thanks for sharing your beautiful gift :) ~Sue

[@BodhranMasterclass]

Your're right Jardu. Well spotted. Thank you so much for your kind words. And remember I was once where you are, but I didn't have anyone to show me the ropes like this so you're already ahead. lol

[@BodhranMasterclass]

Thanks for your comment. I'm so glad you liked it. I love the fact that no two bodhran players are alike.

[@1958wvpicker]

Howdy Michella 1 drum and you make it sound like an entire band this was Magnificent can i ask a question how much dose 1 of these drums go for stay cool kid you Rock Rich

[@wisewhys]

TOTALLY getting one of these! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@MrETACARINAE]

I love that Bodhran's solo! I was impressed! Agostinho Magalhães Porto Portugal

[@mariaaparecidagomesrodrigu7635]

Perfect as always thank you

[@janetlong6165]

Amazing, you are an inspiration!

[@sineadkavanagh1653]

Hi Michelle, we were at that concert and we loved it :) our son James went to your Bodhran classes. I have just got my first Bodhran :) so I will be learning from you. Thank you :)

[@argus1500]

It is truly inspiring!

[@thorralf]

nice groove around 4:00 ;) - keep on tipping! Ever thought of using jingles at the leg?

[@ellsimone]

Mickey!! Cousin Lar here with mom...great video! mom has shown it to the family but she doesn't have an account to leave a comment. Keep it up!

[@goforyourdream]

Awesome, Michelle! You are so talented I just LOVE listening to you play :) Go For Your Dream, ~Kimberly

[@ScotsmanRS]

Absolutely brilliant! I could listen to that all day! :D I think my favourite bit was the salsa bit, but it's so hard to choose a "favourite bit" when the whole thing is played at this standard! :)

[@tamipacumio9415]

Just wonderful!

[@yellind1]

very nice video, just got myself a bodhran and was wondering if you can talk about timbre/tone in a video

[@BodhranMasterclass]

Thanks Thorralf, that groove at 4:00 was inspired by the Barra MacNeils' 'Racket In The Attic' album, track of the same name and the bodhran playing of my friend Lucy MacNeil.

[@lassoayr]

Almost takes me back to the College! Amazing playing as usual. Still fiddling hard but missed my Bodhran time. Take care, Jane

[@sonderheppo]

really like it! this is pure awesomeness

[@race4bros]

Great stuff!

[@AliAlderete]

AMAZING!

[@wcd47]

Awsom and great..What else can I say.

[@n3tuf]

Michelle, I'm getting my first Bodhran next week and I've been following your lessons and practising on a clipboard with a mousepad to soften the sound. Your teaching is awesome! Loved your performance at the Gaelic College. How did you do those fake triplets?

[@renegademax]

Absolutely inspiring!

[@pfisti]

michelle - you are awesome! keep doin' what'ur doin! :D

[@Peruh]

Wow. That was fantastic. I´m just speechless right now, that was unbelivable :D

[@SynthesizersForPeace]

wow, awesome skills!

[@GodlessGardener]

Very well done. question- how heavy is your snakewood tipper?

[@Noreendarling]

Wow! You are truly great! A master player, and a master teacher. Thank you so much for your wonderful instruction videos. Your drum is magnificent. Did you say you make them? How would I be able to purchase one?

[@warprod]

Brilliant! Ive always played drums but never played a Bodhran. Youve inspried me though, Im getting one! hahaha Great performance I enjoyed it allot!

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Fantastic!!! :):):)

[@TheKilkennyKnights]

we wish to have one of our singers to be only playing half as great as you play the bodhrán in the future! But he's trying very hard by listening to your tips on youtube! ;)

[@Salty4568]

Awesome!

[@malcolmj5526]

really good playing

[@liamg353]

Although i am 64 yrs of age i would dearly love to play the Bodhran, at the moment i just tip around with it as i havent had any lessons

[@JosephChordmichael]

Excellent!

[@bobfresco]

spectacular..really good stuff. do you do many gigs? Love to come see you live.

[@TheDaben]

Love it!

[@seun.is.writing]

And this kinda reminds me of the TIitanic too! that scene where jack and rose were dancing

[@micriddy]

Just used this vid to show an American friend what a bodhran is so thank you loads!! She didn't realise that you could get the different sounds out of the same drum lol :D

[@bobfresco]

Thanks!...I might put a Bodhran one up soon ;)

[@MrDavidlfields]

That a a hell of a set.

[@mauiboi9522]

nice work!

[@baxdrum1]

When doing the jigs, reel or hornpipes, do you have a particular tune you are thinking about or are you just playing out the rhythms of the idioms?

[@christopherlarsen3807]

Thank you Michelle, I am a 64 year old man who has loved the beat and sound of the Bodhran all of my life. I have this souvenir , a toy really and have been trying to follow your beginners lessons with some difficulty....I think more due to the size of the bodhran and stick..8" & 6" respectively. Still, I feel I am making progress. Could you recommend a size, make and relative price I should be looking for for my first real Bodhran? I think I may have finally found my instrument as I am a frustrated banjo player having lost an index (no Excuse really) finger on my fret hand. So this may be my last real foray into a dream of kicking up my heels vat a Cieli down the road. Sorry this is so wordy....hope you gave a second to reply. If not ..God Bless You, you have inspired a not too terribly old guy! Slainte, Chris Larsen

[@SonOfAqueraii]

Michelle, I really love your videos and have been inspired to attempt playing but am having trouble finding a store that sells Bodhrans . . . any suggestions?

[@lsdvine]

man you nailed that salsa part!!! really great playing, you must feel so at home when you come to ireland?

[@foureyes99]

Fun trick Michelle, I'll have to try the "fake triplet" myself sometime. Great video. Good to see a professional still playing the Kerry style. John Joe Kelly and Eamon Murray are great and all, but top-end is too boring for me. Keep it up!

[@worshipguitargirl66]

the rythym you do at 3.45...do you have a video that teaches that

[@Jeeperrandy]

I've been watching your tutorial videos. Very helpful. One quick question, how long have you been playing the bodhran?

[@lisaminooli42]

Fantastic, inspirational. Can you tell me the size of this Bodhran. I'm guessing 16inch? Thanks Beautiful.

[@jgsawka]

Does your Bodhran have the cross members at the back? Is there a detriment to have the cross members? Fantastic playing!!