Nerves in Irish Music Sessions

This episode Éamon Ó Ciosáin talks with Tara about nerves, listening and the things musicians gradually learn by actually spending time in Irish music sessions.

Éamon speaks openly about going blank when asked to start a tune, playing slightly above your comfort level and why nerves do not necessarily disappear with experience.

Chapters01:35 – Returning to music and finding a regular session

03:29 – What does a genuine Irish music session mean?

04:22 – Does being paid change the session?

05:18 – When the best sessions happen by accident

06:01 – The highs and lows of sessions

07:12 – Finding the rhythmic sweet spot

08:19 – When speed starts running away

09:07 – Going blank when somebody asks you to start a tune

10:54 – Choosing tunes other people will know

13:09 – Why Tara does not want to play solo in a session