The mandolin evolved in Italy in the 17th century and was often seen as a small instrument of romance, easier to carry than a guitar and perfect for a love serenade.
Tuned the same as a violin it has 4 pairs of strings and is the instrument that adds that nice higher sound to an instrumental track or to take a lead instrumental break during a song or tune.
Our Mandolin Teacher
Niamh O’Donnell
The Open Door Music School is pleased to welcome Niamh O’Donnell to our teaching staff. Niamh is a warm and engaging teacher and now has an open schedule on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Niamh started playing Traditional Irish music when she was seven on the tin whistle and then went on to start playing the fiddle at age 8. Niamh started performing and competing in the Irish music competitions from the age of 12 and was the fiddle player for the Glór na dTonn Céilí Band 2019 through 2022. Niamh formed a four piece Traditional Irish music and Folk group InTune and has traveled and performed in Ireland, Europe, United States.
Niamh is a graduate of the Maynooth University, Ireland, with a Bachelors of Music in Major Performance and Minor Composition.
Niamh is available to teach Mandolin, Fiddle / Violin and Whistle.
Niamh O’Donnell Available times
Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm.