Now available online Finally, Discover How To Play Like an Irish Trad Master. (even if you’re not fully committed and can only spare 10-15 minutes a day for practice)
Gain full confidence in playing Irish traditional music the right way. Discover the “little rules” and master the skills that will set you apart, elevating you among accomplished players in no time.
Imagine…
You’ve finally got to the point where you feel like an accomplished, confident player. You are proud of your tin whistle playing.
You can play your local session. Or join in any Irish session. You figured out everything about the ornamentation and have various tricks under your belt. You can easily pop out a couple of tunes in public and impress anyone.
And you now enjoy it more than ever when you play alongside your family, friends, and beloved community.
Even though you may find it hard to believe – it’s 100% true.
Here’s the thing…
Why do some players sound better than others?
First off, we’re not going to lie. Reaching the level of players like Mary Bergin, Brian Finnegan, or Joanie Madden takes serious musical talent and years of dedicated practice.
But we’re not talking about having the “X factor”.
The truth is… there are vital elements every tin whistle player can easily understand and learn. And luckily, these are exactly the “tricks” that make the BIGGEST DIFFERENCE.
How do we know for sure?
It’s simple. We know hundreds of aspiring players just like you who’ve already made it!
And we’re not talking years of constant practice — actually just a few weeks to see real progress. All with just the right amount of practice that fits your own schedule and your own pace.
Regardless of your age or your time constraints.
In Irish traditional music, knowing only a few important rules makes a huge difference in your playing.
You’ve probably picked up a few tips and tricks here and there and you know your way around the whistle already. But this isn’t something you can find on YouTube or similar places. At least, not in a well-structured, easy-to-understand way that you can instantly apply to your playing.
This is a system — a new way of thinking and a practical set of tools you can use right away to improve any tune you know and every new tune you’ll learn. Sometimes even just by using the skills you already have!
And even if you don’t have much time to practice… that’s totally fine. Because it is not about HOW MUCH – it is about WHAT EXACTLY.
We guarantee you’ll take your technique to the next level and feel proud of your playing in just a few short weeks.
And have so much fun along the way!
Meet The Improver Course
A one-of-a-kind system that already helped hundreds of players of all ages and abilities to take their skills to the next level in record time.
- 1Join our online program and get unlimited access from any device, 24/7.
- 2Watch the video lessons with easy-to-follow guides and make steady progress in a structured way.
- 3In just a few short weeks, anyone will easily notice a dramatic difference in your playing.
Take a sneak peek
Check out a few clips from the course’s demonstration videos!
Who gets the most
Does any of this sound familiar?
- You have a solid grasp of tin whistle basics, but you are not sure how to make notable improvements (without years of relentless practice).
- You’ve tried a few tips here and there, but you feel you finally need a clear direction and structured approach to make sure you are on the right track.
- You want to finally get the ornamentation right. Especially if you are familiar with ornamentation to some extent and you want to understand exactly how and where to incorporate it in ANY tune.
- You want to reinforce your technique to get that authentic Irish sound.
- Even though you may have experience with a recorder, sax, oboe, or other instruments, you’re ready to dive into the distinct technique and style of the tin whistle.
- You find yourself dabbling on and off with “generic, too familiar, mediocre” stuff, without achieving any real progress and benefits that would elevate your playing.
- You’d like to feel confident to join in any Irish session. Or easily spice up the group you are playing with.
- Compared to proficient players, your playing might sound a bit sloppy and less musical.
- Even though you hit the right notes, something is missing that would make your playing more fluent, consistent and captivating.
- You may want to refresh your skills and pick up right where you left off years ago.
- There are tunes you occasionally struggle with, and you’re unsure what you can do to make them instantly sound better.
- When you are in doubt about a certain technique or your playing overall, you’d like to have someone close at hand whom you can always ask for professional feedback and critique (without having to spend loads of money on private classes).
Why it works so well
A unique program you won’t find on YouTube or anywhere else. You get unlimited access to the online lessons, devised as a tutor book with demonstration videos and exclusive bonus materials.
Enjoy the comfort of your home
Access the course from any device, wherever it suits you, and anytime you want to. Learn and practice at your own pace, with a clear direction in an organized fashion. You only need a tin whistle and an internet connection.
Carefully chosen Irish trad tunes
The course features various tune types in different keys and rhythms to encompass all of the most important patterns and techniques. As a result, you build and improve a complete set of skills. Plus, you also learn how to deconstruct any tune on your own. And get rid of bad habits once and for all.
Over 60 in-depth tutorial videos
Besides demonstration & “how-to” videos, every tune in the course has bonus videos highlighting specific phrasing, patterns, and exercises. You don’t only learn tunes. We talk about ornamentation spots, the right way to breathe, phrasing patterns, tonguing, variations… Numerous practical examples – instantly applicable.
Controls that keep you focused
You can easily change the speed to match your current ability and also enable looping mode to focus only on the specific part that you are practicing. Forget wasting time rewinding videos to find what you need.
Notation that anyone can read
Sheet music, letter notes, and fingering charts are all included, plus special symbols for ornamentation, tonguing, and breathing spots. A visual representation to quickly demystify what you hear in the videos. Regardless of your prior musical knowledge, we’ve got you covered.
Backing tracks to play along with
Download backing tracks featuring various instruments. For every tune, there are multiple audio files in different tempos to switch as you progress.
And here’s just a fraction of what you will learn
- Build confidence while improving your tone quality, timing and speed. Play much faster and at a consistent tempo without the tunes being “hit or miss”.
- Discover the key principles that make all the difference in playing Irish trad.
- Understand where to incorporate which ornament (i.e. rolls, cuts, taps, slides, triplets, crans…) in any tune. Why it is important and how to easily combine all of them in the right spots.
- Gain a deep understanding of the popular tune types in Irish traditional music and their unique characteristics.
- What exactly makes a Jig sound like a Jig, a Reel like a Reel, a Polka like a Polka… And what exactly makes them sound “correct”.
- How to sound less mechanical and more musical. How to add expression and depth to your playing, quickly recognize the accents, and articulate every note with precision.
- The single most important rule when playing Irish dance tunes. How to know if you are on the right track by asking yourself just one simple question.
- Why tonguing is essential and how you can easily make it or break it. Understand the simple tonguing rules that always help, and what common mistakes to avoid.
- How to develop your musical ear. Straightforward method to learn tunes by ear and memorize them faster, regardless of your musical background.
- Figure out why some of the tunes you play sound worse than others. How to finally get rid of those bad playing habits you are not even aware of.
- What is musical breathing. How and where to take a breath and never interrupt the flow of the tune.
- How to think musically so you can deconstruct ANY tune on your own, even the tunes from your favorite artists (and rebuild them again to perfection).
- The little-known “phrase endings” trick to improve fluency in your playing.
- The “DNRY principle” that helps you sound more authentic. How to improvise the right way and add variations that always work in the music’s favor.
- The magic of quarter notes (crotchets) and dotted quarter notes: why are they usually much more important than eight notes (quavers)?
- The single most common mistake to avoid when playing the same tune in different keys.
- Essential 5-minute exercises to quickly build muscle memory, which you can practice anytime, anywhere, without worrying about time constraints.
- Plus, discover some lesser-known factors that could be hindering your progress, no matter how much you practice.
But… learning all of this takes time, right? WRONG!
And here’s why.
The truth is, some people might have a bit more or less time than others. But, no matter how much time you have, it always feels like you’ve got less than you need. You’re ALWAYS juggling your daily priorities. Time constraints equals no time for hobbies, right? You’ve got little time for yourself.
But… Here’s where most people mess up.
Whistle players are often stuck thinking something is too complicated and that they need WAY more time. But it’s not time. It’s primarily because they don’t learn things the right way. When you know EXACTLY what to practice and how to apply it instantly, you actually need way less time to see the results.
Talking about just 10-15 minutes a day? Totally doable.
Still, people often end up watching the same old “tips and tricks” on YouTube, wasting a TON of time with little to show for it. Often even completely in vain. And then of course it seems hard to make any real progress.
Instead, you could make twice the progress in only a fraction of the time. And play at a much higher level for the sheer pleasure of it, sooner than you think.
Our “most important things first” approach will not only keep you motivated but also help you squeeze as much practice into your busy work or family schedule. And get maximum out of it.
What our fellow whistlers say
Don’t just take our word for it. See how the course empowered many whistle players like you to master their playing.
Most complete tin whistle course I found so far. The tunes are explained step by step, very suitable for beginners but also challenging enough for more advanced players.
Rob, Nijmegen (NL)
I still learn from YouTube occasionally, but this course gave me a clear structure. I really like the slowing down of things. Having notation of your ornamentations helps me a lot too.
Tom, Edmonton (CA)
I had been playing tin whistle for a while, and tried various books and instruction videos. But then I found this course.
Matt, Redding, CT (US)
First of all, the lessons are thorough, clear, and very well organized. But more importantly, they go beyond straight “instruction” — how to do a cut, for example. The lessons explain learning tricks, tips on practice, and great examples.
Then, to top it off, the founder, Bojan, writes personally to answer questions, make suggestions and even to recommend other sources. Simply put, you can’t beat that. It’s like having private personal lessons from a delightful teacher.
Brilliant pedagogy. Lessons well-structured with clear models, useful tips and the ability to go at my own pace, allowing for as much repetition as I need. As an older learner coming back to the tin whistle this is both a joy and an enormous support. Thanks, Bojan!
Barbara, NYC (US)
I particularly like the looped system in the videos repeating the various parts. Your choice of tunes is good too. I’ve completed several courses and rate yours highly.
Stewart, Dundee (UK)
I’ve been engaged in the tin whistle course and have really benefited from it.
Maureen, New Brunswick (CA)
The tricks and overall professionalism along with its attention to detail can bring you along quickly.
I’ve appreciated this teaching!
The combination of hearing the tune (and the ornaments) and having them notated in the music, as well as the ability to practice sections at varying speeds, is a winner! When I could play that first song like an experienced player, wow! The difference between sounding like a beginner versus an experienced player was illuminated to me!
Laurie, (US)
Although I was already familiar with some of the stuff, there were several “a-ha” moments that truly improved my playing and the way I think about Irish traditional music.
Caroline, Auckland (NZ)
Love the lessons so far, clear and concise, well explained. Having the possibility to change the video speed and loop the parts helps a lot. The player/teacher is awesome too!
Hanneke, Rotterdam (NL)
Excellent well-structured course enabling progression at your own speed. Really like the ability to slow things down when practicing.
Ray, Northampton (UK)
I’m so happy about this course. A friend of mine from Dublin says that my playing in the last couple of months had become very Irish. Thanks!
Matteo, (IT)
As a baroque flutist I already had all the necessary ingredients to play my tin whistle but I quickly understood that it is not enough to mix them in any way if you want to cook a good dish.
In this course I learned the necessary rules so that the decorations, breathing, articulation and emphasis take their right place and are properly balanced so that the final flavor is perfect.
Now my music with this wonderful instrument is not the same because I know the recipe.
Antonio, Madrid (ES)
I am an intermediate whistle player. I have struggled with getting my tunes to sound Celtic.
The Improver course helped my technique immediately. I now understand where and how to use ornaments. I am playing music that sounds more authentic.
When I have some spare time it is easy to click on the Lessons and get straight into learning, without wasting precious time. Thanks again Bojan for this wonderful Course.
Lesley, Como (AU)
I can clearly see that the opportunity to be an exceptional whistler is in this course. I can’t thank you enough. It has been a long journey up until now.
Alan, Waterloo (CA)
Practising is a lot of fun and the tips and tricks are very useful in nearly every song. From beginners to experienced players, this is the right choice.
Jona, Arnsberg (DE)
If this course had only the lesson about playing Jigs, it would be more than enough for me. This one lesson alone is well worth the price of the whole course. Highly recommended!
Sean, Boston (US)
I enjoy playing along with backing tracks. The option to use various tempos for the tune that I’m practicing is so handy. Also, notation diagrams are helpful, could easily demystify what I hear in the videos.
Charlie, Gloucester (UK)
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YouTube and other video resources can be helpful but usually lack clear structure. On the other hand, tutor books have a structure, but you cannot ask questions and check if you are on the right track. Here, you can always ask a question or even send a video of your playing to get personal critique.
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- Tunes with various patterns, techniques and exercises
- 60+ high quality tutorial videos
- Looping mode for learning & practicing tunes part by part
- Sheet music, letter notes, tabs & ornamentation diagrams
- Multiple-tempo backing tracks to play along with and practice
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Our 100% money-back and satisfaction guarantee
We are absolutely sure you’ll love this program and that’s why we want to make this an easy and completely risk-free decision for you. In fact, we are so convinced that it will help you become a better player… that we are happy to offer you 100% money-back and satisfaction guarantee.
Yes… in the unlikely event that you’re not completely thrilled with your purchase and amazed with the quality of education you receive inside, simply send us an email within 14 days, and we’ll provide a full refund. No questions asked.
Frequently asked questions
Find more info in the FAQ, or feel free to contact us anytime.
What skill level is recommended prior to joining?
We believe that both beginners and experienced players can greatly benefit from this course. However, those who are just getting started on the tin whistle may find the lessons quite challenging and hard to follow. With that being said, it’s expected you are already familiar with the tin whistle fundamentals and the basics of ornamentation that are covered in our website’s lessons.
Am I expected to read sheet music?
Not at all. While having basic musical knowledge and understanding sheet music can be a plus, it’s recommended to learn by ear from the videos first and then use the tablatures as a reference. Besides the sheet music, we include letter notation and fingering diagrams so anyone is able to follow.
Do I need any specific equipment to follow the course?
No. It’s only expected to have a tin whistle in the key of D and an internet connection. The course is accessible from any device (computer, tablet, phone, etc…).
I am not sure if this course will be a good fit for me
In the unlikely event that you’re not completely thrilled with your purchase and amazed with the quality of education you receive inside, simply send us an email within 14 days, and we’ll provide a full refund. No questions asked.
What do I get after purchasing?
We’ll send you an email with the details to access our online platform. It is devised as a digital tutor book with demonstration videos and exclusive bonus materials available for you to download.
How long does it take to finish the entire course?
It depends on how much time you can dedicate. That’s why you get unlimited access to learn at your own pace, without any pressure or a strict schedule.
What does unlimited access mean?
Unlimited access means you can access the course anytime from any device, follow the lessons and watch the videos as much as you want, 24/7. And, of course, the material you download to your computer stays with you forever.
Do I get charged on a recurring basis?
It depends on the plan you select. If you choose a monthly or a 6-month plan, you can cancel your subscription at any time to prevent further charges while keeping access until the end of the current membership term. If you don’t cancel, the access renews automatically.
The lifetime plan is a one-off purchase, meaning you get access forever, with no further charges.
Can I use a low whistle or an Irish flute for this course?
Absolutely. Video demonstrations are recorded with a high D whistle, but everything that is taught perfectly applies to a low D whistle or an Irish flute in D.
Are there classes I need to attend live?
Nope. Everything is pre-recorded and ready for you to dive in at your leisure. Choose a pace that works for you and your schedule.
Is the course available in languages other than English?
Basically, you can use any translation tools (i.e. Google Translate) because instructional part of the lessons is in textual format. The videos demonstrate what’s explained through the lessons, so it’s only playing, no talking.
Who am I buying the course from?
You can learn more about the website founder and the course instructor on this page.
In technical terms, the course is exclusively distributed through our merchant Lemon Squeezy LLC (Salt Lake City-based company), a well-trusted and one of the largest networks for trading digital goods worldwide.
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