Lessons in Irish Bouzouki LIVE CLASSES
Live Classes for Beginner to Intermediate
LIVE ZOOM CLASSES!
WEDNESDAYS 7:00-8:00pm (London) Time
Learn the Irish Bouzouki with Our LIVE CLASSES
🎵 For Beginner to Intermediate! 🎵
Hi everyone, Welcome to the Online Irish Bouzouki Classes!
My name is Declan Plummer and I’ll be your tutor for these weekly online Zoom Classes in Irish Bouzouki every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00pm (London). Whether you’re new to the Irish bouzouki or looking to deepen your role in traditional Irish music, these live, interactive Irish Bouzouki classes give you clear guidance, real-time feedback, and a supportive learning environment — without guesswork or overwhelm.
WHY LEARN IRISH BOUZOUKI LIVE?
Learning Irish bouzouki isn’t just about shapes and chords—it’s about rhythm, lift, accompaniment choices, and musical instinct. Live classes bridge the gap between watching videos and actually playing with confidence.
In these live sessions, you’ll:
- Ask questions and get immediate, personalised answers
- See techniques demonstrated in real time
- Learn why certain accompaniment choices work in Irish music
- Build consistency and momentum with weekly accountability
- Learn alongside others on the same musical path
WHAT YOU GET EACH MONTH (£19 Subscription)
🎵 Weekly Live Irish Bouzouki Class:
- 1-hour live session
- Clear structure with time for questions
- Suitable for improving beginners through intermediate players
- Focus on practical, usable accompaniment skills
📄 Detailed Class Handouts (Every Student):
- Chord shapes, rhythm patterns, concepts, and examples
- Easy to revisit between sessions
- Perfect for reinforcing what you learned live
🎥 Class Playbacks (Full Course Students – FREE)
If you’ve purchased my full Irish Bouzouki course, you receive:
- Full class replays at no extra cost
- Lifetime access to recordings
- A complete learning ecosystem: structured course + live guidance
- Live-class-only students receive handouts, but not video replays.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THE LIVE CLASSES
These sessions go far beyond basic chords.
Core Topics Covered:
- Irish bouzouki rhythm styles (jigs, reels, hornpipes, slip jigs)
- Modal harmony in Irish traditional music
- Chord substitutions and movement
- Bass note control and counter-melody ideas
- Supporting melody players without overcrowding
- Playing tastefully in sessions and bands
- Capo use and alternative tunings
- Building confidence and musical independence
Ongoing & Student-Led Topics:
Because these are live classes, content evolves based on:
- Student questions
- Common challenges
- Real-world playing situations
- Session etiquette and musical decision-making
WHO THESE CLASSES ARE FOR
- Irish bouzouki players who feel “stuck”
- Guitarists transitioning to bouzouki
- Players overwhelmed by random YouTube lessons
- Session players wanting stronger accompaniment skills
- Musicians who want context, not just shapes
WHY THIS LIVE FORMAT WORKS
🎯 Accountability
A weekly live class keeps you practising consistently.
🧠 Faster Progress
Ask questions when confusion happens, not weeks later.
👂 Musical Understanding
Learn how bouzouki functions in Irish music—not just how to play it.
🤝 Community
Learn alongside others who love Irish traditional music as much as you do.
🛒 HUGE Savings – Only £19 for four lessons a month!
The average price for music lessons is £35 p/h - your price is less than £5 p/h
🌍 Embrace the Spirit of Irish Music! 🌍
Start your journey today and become part of a rich tradition. With these live classes, you’ll be able to play at sessions, join in with other musicians, and develop your own voice on the Bouzouki.
🎵 Irish Bouzouki – Where Tradition Meets Your Musical Journey!
Dr Declan Plummer
MEET YOUR TUTOR
Declan is a music teacher, lecturer and an expert in online tuition. For Irish traditional music, he plays Irish Bouzouki, Tin Whistle, Irish Flute, Bodhrán and Uilleann Pipes, but he also teaches Piano (in various styles) and specialises in teaching GCSE & AS/A2 Music, Classical Music, Music Theory & Aural Skills, and Music Appreciation. He has a bachelor's degree in music, a master's degree in music, and a PhD in music and has published several journal articles and books on music. He adopts an AMA (ask me anything!) approach to learning music so email him anytime: info@topscoremusicacademy.com
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do I need to attend every live class?
No. Attend live when you can. Full-course students can catch up via replays. There is also no long-term commitment. Stay for as long as the classes are helping you grow! 😊
2) What level do I need to be?
Beginner level is good, as long as you are willing to practice - you won't be a beginner for long! 🤓 If you are familiar with some very basic chords and rhythms this course is also perfect for you! 💪 We can eventually cover more advanced topics like countermelodies and polyphonic accompaniments to tunes depending on class level and interest, but if you wish to exclusively explore extremely advanced topics then perhaps one-to-one tuition would suit you better (contact me for more info! 😁).
3) Can I cancel my subscription at anytime?
Yes. As a student, you can manage your billing information including subscription cancellations through your account settings.
1. SIGN IN to your account and look for your 👤 My Profile icon in the upper right corner.
2. Click My Profile > My Account to access your account settings
3. Click the >Billing tab to add or change credit card information and handle subscription management.
What happens after cancellation: Once your subscription is cancelled, you will be automatically unenrolled from the course when the subscription period ends. The system will 'unenroll' you from the course after the cancellation is processed.
Need help? If you're having trouble cancelling your subscription, use the Contact Form above for guidance on managing your subscription settings.
4) Do I need to purchase the Lessons in Irish Bouzouki FULL Course?
No. The Live Classes are separate from the Lessons in Irish Bouzouki FULL Course. In the Live Classes, you will always have access to all handouts. However, if you want access to ALL previous video lessons and audio files (basically all the Bouzouki past material provided by Top Score Music Academy), then you would need to purchase the FULL course for a one-off fee of £150 (lifetime access).
If you already own (or plan to purchase) Lessons in Irish Bouzouki FULL course, the live classes become even more powerful:
FULL Course + Live Classes =
- Structured, step-by-step learning so nothing is missed
- Real-time clarification on any topics
- Unlimited replay access to all past and future videos
- Faster, deeper musical confidence
