If you work the hardest in Irish music, you get the most reward

SummaryJoin Tara Connaghan for an in-depth conversation with Damien Mullane, a distinguished Irish accordion player from London. We explore session etiquette, the importance of inclusivity and handling mistakes.Linkswww.sessionetiquette.comwww.sketchcity.coChapters00:00 The Essence of Irish Traditional Music Sessions09:37 Engaging New Musicians and Session Etiquette18:58 The Role of Mistakes in Music28:08 Fostering a Positive Session Environment34:23 Navigating Musical Etiquette in Sessions36:08 The Dynamics of Playing with Friends38:38 The Balance of Fun and Seriousness in Music39:58 Embracing Mistakes and Humor in Performance42:08 Understanding Session Traditions and Etiquette45:41 The Role of Speed in Musical Sessions49:37 Finding Balance Between Singers and Musicians52:43 Identifying and Addressing Session Disruptions58:35 Personal Growth Through Musical ExpressionkeywordsIrish traditional music, session etiquette, music community, improvisation, musical mistakes, inclusivity, session leadership, Irish culture, music education, live performance