Find Your Lilt

Step into the world of Irish fiddling with "Find Your Lilt," the podcast where your fellow fiddler, Hannah Harris, guides you through the ebbs and flows of mastering the real feel of Irish music.

Find Your Lilt is a arts podcast hosted by Hannah, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Hannah hosts Find Your Lilt, a arts show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  The Man Behind the Irish Fiddle Book (Matt Cranitch)

  Jul 14, 20261 hourS2

  I had the great pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Matt Cranitch, who is perhaps most well-known in the States for his Irish Fiddle method book as well as live and online workshops he has offered. This interview is your opportunity to "take a class" with Matt and hear a mix of his story, his teaching approaches, and his current projects in the summer of 2026. Matt's website ITMA Padraig O' Keeffe Collection Colleen Freeman playing her ancestor Julia Clifford's Stroh Fiddle Want to support the Find Your Lilt podcast and learn some new tunes by ear? Become a Tune Library member!

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  Episode #3

  Liz Carroll Returns: Sheet Music is a Tool not a Rule in Irish Music

  Jun 29, 20261h 10mS2

  With the recent release of her 3rd tune collection, Liz Carroll shares the evolution of her tune books, insights on Irish music, and how she's finding her lilt these days. This conversation covers her creative process, the importance of listening and experimentation, and tips for musicians at all levels. Get your copy of Collected III here ! Want to support the Find Your Lilt podcast and learn some new tunes by ear? Become a Tune Library member!

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  Episode #2

  The Book Every Suzuki and Irish Fiddle Enthusiast needs (with Mary Vanorny)

  Jun 14, 20261 hourS2

  Mary Vanorny shares her journey from classical training to Irish fiddling, her innovative approach to teaching through her books, and the importance of community and style in learning Irish music. Learn more about Mary and purchase her book collection here: https://www.fiddlermary.com/ https://www.learningfiddlewithirishmusic.com Want to support the Find Your Lilt podcast and learn some new tunes by ear? Become a Tune Library member! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Suzuki Method and Irish Fiddling 03:10 Creating Resources for Young Musicians 05:59 The Importance of Listening and Training in Music 08:56 The Transition from Classical to Irish Fiddling 11:59 Understanding Songs vs. Tunes in Irish Music 14:58 Teaching Approaches for Different Age Groups 17:49 The Role of Bowing Techniques in Fiddling 21:03 Personal Journey in Fiddling and Learning from Mentors 33:49 Navigating the Challenges of Teaching Music 34:50 The Impact of Encouraging Teachers 35:56 Bridging Classical and Irish Music 36:58 The Importance of Skill Development 39:25 Teaching Techniques and Learning by Ear 41:21 The Role of Sheet Music in Learning 43:03 Understanding Irish Music's Unique Characteristics 45:57 The Journey of Learning Fiddle Techniques 48:25 Creating a Community Through Music 50:43 The Importance of Consistent Practice 52:52 Exploring Cape Breton and Irish Music 56:37 Building Connections Through Tunes 01:00:18 The Role of Resources in Music Education

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  Episode #1

  Question What You're Doing and Why: Liz Knowles Teaches us how to Practice on all Pistons

  May 30, 20261h 3mS2

  Liz Knowles and Hannah chat about insights on effective practice strategies for musicians, emphasizing the concept of 'pistons' firing simultaneously to achieve mastery. In this interview, you'll walk away with a treasure trove of practical tips on memory, repertoire, and self-assessment to further improve your practicing skills and develop your Irish fiddling lilt! Resources mentioned : Seeing is Forgetting by Robert Irwin Liz Carroll's three tunes: The Source air, Hopping from West to East hop jig, Clonakilty reel (from Collected III ) Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing by Molly Gebrian Connect with Liz and join her LizNotes newsletter here: LizNotes https://www.lizknowles.com/ Want to support the Find Your Lilt podcast and learn some new tunes by ear? Become a Tune Library member! Chapters 00:00 Reconnecting with Liz Knowles 06:09 Teaching and Developing Practice Skills 16:51 Memory and Spaced Repetition 24:58 Extended Repetition and Memory 30:27 The Illusion of Mastery and Continuous Learning 36:25 Assessing Progress and Self-Trust 47:33 The Passage of Time and Evolution of Skills

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  Episode #14

  Practicing with Purpose: How Jack Hughes Builds Musical Confidence

  Mar 19, 20251h 3mS0

  <p>Jack Hughes didn't grow up playing fiddle – he started as a trumpet player, picking up the violin at 21 years old. Yet his thoughtful approach to practicing and performing Irish traditional music offers tremendous insights for musicians at any stage in their journey.<br /><br />In this illuminating conversation, Jack reveals how his trumpet background shaped his distinctive fiddle methodology. He explains his practice of beginning every session by focusing on what Suzuki called "natural tone" – allowing the instrument to speak with ease rather than forcing sound production. This foundation of relaxation and clarity becomes the bedrock upon which everything else...

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