I’m an adult beginning fiddle player and have been enjoying lessons with Éilís Crean for about one year. She has a great love for traditional Irish music and she is devoted to sharing this music with others. Special qualities of the East Galway style include its richness of tone and melodic ornamentation. Éilís is uniquely qualified to pass along the foundational skills for producing this beautiful music. She has an intuitive approach to teaching, providing equal measure of challenge and encouragement. The fiddle is a difficult instrument to master at any age, requiring patience and persistence from both student and teacher. I enjoy my lessons, and even enjoy practicing, and am steadily improving under her tutelage. For adults who have dreamed of playing the fiddle, but feared it was too late to learn, or more advanced players seeking to learn Irish style from one deeply immersed in the authentic tradition, I would highly recommend Éilís. She is dedicated to her craft, and an excellent guide.