Irish & Other Traditional Music Lessons
One-on-One, Live from Anywhere
Find a TeacherWelcome to Kayley, an online marketplace for live lessons of Irish and other traditional music instruments.
Our expert teachers bring their passion and knowledge right to your screen — it’s like having a teacher near you, no matter where you are. Sign up is simple, and you could be booking your first lesson within minutes.
Kayley is currently in beta. We’re continuing to grow, and we’d love to hear your feedback, especially if you don’t see a teacher for your instrument yet.
Featured Instruments
Accordion
Fiddle
Concertina
Whistle
Learning without live feedback can be challenging
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Do small questions about fingering or ornamentation take too long to figure out on your own?
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Are you worried you might be repeating mistakes or forming bad habits?
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Is it hard to find a real teacher near you, and frustrating to search online?
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Without regular feedback or check-ins, is it hard to stay consistent and motivated?
Kayley was created to make learning more accessible and more human.
Learn with a real, experienced teacher and get direct feedback and guidance tailored to your abilities, with simple booking that fits your schedule and budget—so you can focus on learning and enjoying the music.
Student Experiences on Kayley
Chris L. (Accordion)
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"John is an incredibly patient, personable, and accommodating teacher. He is very observant on where my fingers are and gave many tips and tricks on how to navigate through tunes without fuss. Time went by so fast that I was shocked at how much I progressed in a short amount of time. I will definitely and gladly have more lessons from John on the accordion in the future."
Kirill S. (Banjo)
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"Was able to book a lesson with one of the best Irish trad banjo musicians in just a few clicks — such an amazing experience for someone who lives in a country with ZERO Irish music teachers! Brian’s lesson was great, and the platform has carefully managed all the parts of scheduling and payment process for me. Totally recommended for anyone looking for high quality Irish trad 1:1 tuition without any hassles!!!"
Cate S. (Fiddle)
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"I took a lesson with Kate, and the entire experience was wonderful! The booking process was easy and transparent, and Kate reached out right away to discuss what I wanted to work on. The website is user-friendly and even features an interactive map of festivals worldwide. Wholeheartedly recommend for any musician looking to grow!"
Matt R. (Concertina)
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"I had a great experience booking with Kayley. It was really convenient with my busy schedule to be able to look at times. My lesson with Zohra was great and she was able to follow up with materials from the lesson no problem! Great resource for learning Irish music wherever you are at."
New Year Sale!
For a limited time this January, first time students get 50% off first lesson, just look for the "Promo Intro Lesson" option when you book and message your teacher "NewYear50".
Try a LessonFor learners of all ages and abilities
Kayley features teachers who work with beginners, advancing players, and teens learning with parental guidance, shaping lessons around your current level and interests.
Take a Lesson
Students:
- Sign up - for free!
- Browse through lesson offerings by category (you can also search a teachers' name).
- Find a teacher that fits your style.
- Message instructors by clicking the "contact" button - ask them anything.
- Find available time on the availability calendar. (Note the times are displayed in the teacher's local time zone)
- Press the ‘Request to book’ button - You will not be charged yet.
- The transaction will take place once the instructor confirms your request. If the instructor doesn’t reply within 3 days - the request will be cancelled and the money will not be transferred.
- Click the video chat link (you can see it on the listing page) at the scheduled time.
Offer a Lesson
Instructors:
- Sign up - for free!
- Set up your instructor profile. Our team will reach out to discuss your teaching experience.
- Click the “Post a new listing” tab on the top menu bar.
- Offer lessons for one of the listed instruments or under "other" if it's not listed.
- Provide a permanent Zoom/other video chat link
- Provide payment info under your profile settings to get payout
- Share your profile link with your students.
- Get notified by email when you receive a booking request.
- Confirm the booking (If you don't respond within 3 days, the request will be cancelled).
- Deliver lesson and get paid!