Piano Accompaniment

Location: Creekside Garage
Instructor: Ms. Lorien Cockman
Time: Class A 6:30 – 7:15 Class B 7:15 – 8:00

This piano accompaniment class is taught by Lorien Cockman and is open to students of all levels, from curious beginners to experienced players looking to expand their stylistic range. The course focuses on accompaniment techniques drawn from both Celtic and bluegrass traditions, helping students build strong rhythmic support, develop stylistic versatility, and gain confidence playing with others. Emphasis is placed on practical ready skills that can be adapted to a wide variety of musical settings.

Disclaimer: This is not a class for new beginners. Before sitting in on this class, please make sure you know the names of each key on the piano, are able to quickly find notes when they are called out, and are able to form a chord and play an octave with one hand. Thank you!

Schedule

June 2Calliope House
Chord Sheet
Practice Video
June 9Road to Lisdoonvarna
Chord Sheet
Practice Video
June 16Irish Washerwoman
Chord Sheet
June 23Scotland the Brave
Chord Sheet
June 30Red Haired Boy
Chord Sheet
July 7BREAK – PRACTICE AT HOME
July 14Whisky Before Breakfast
July 21Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór
Chord Sheet
July 28Student Led Class Recap
August 4REVIEW SESSON
August 11FINALE