James Cleveland

Teaches at Irish Arts Center

James Cleveland has been teaching at the Irish Arts Center since 1999. He started playing the fiddle as an adult and learned much of his repertoire from classes at the Center. He plays regularly in NYC sessions, is a member of the Irish Arts Center band and has played the fiddle in several stage plays.

(13 Reviews)

Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Reviewed by William C. on 11/26/2019

The IAC has a great staff and support structure - and James was a fantastic teacher. Excited to take up Fiddle II!
Fiddle II: Beginners

Reviewed by Linda F. on 6/12/2018
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Reviewed by Goncagul A. on 6/12/2018

James was great in introducing fiddler! Will definitely continue... totally recommend it!
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Reviewed by Linda F. on 3/20/2018
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Reviewed by Donna G. on 3/27/2017
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Reviewed by Ari B. on 3/23/2017
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Reviewed by Jiwon K. on 3/21/2017
Fiddle V: Intermediate

Reviewed by MIHO M. on 11/15/2016
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Reviewed by Ellen Z. on 11/11/2015

The class was good and the instructor very nice. For absolute beginners I felt he rushed a little bit I was injured and couldn't complete the course and missed some so I'm not really one to judge. I did like he sent out instructive videos which helped so one could practise I would recommend it.
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Reviewed by Blair d. on 6/8/2015
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Reviewed by Kandra S. on 3/24/2015
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Reviewed by Anita W. on 3/17/2015
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Anonymous review on 11/11/2014