From November til June, members have access to live and recorded online weekly classes. Classes typically run 30–60 minutes. The recorded version of the classes are uploaded the next day to The Club Community Page. These classes may include:

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• Cape Breton Fiddle 

• Piano Accompaniment 

• Conversational Gaelic Language

• Step Dance (All levels)

Classes are held online via Zoom at 3:00pm (ADT) on Thursdays

June Schedule:

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June 4th: 

• Cape Breton Fiddle with Rodney MacDonald (Intermediate/Advanced)

June 11th: 

• Step Dance with Margie Beaton (All levels)

June 18th: 

• Gaelic Language/Story telling with Joyce MacDonald (All levels)

June 25th 

• Cape Breton Fiddle with Ben Smith (Beginner/Advanced Beginner)

Six different disciplines are taught by knowledgeable and experienced instructors who share tips and techniques to help you play, dance, sing, and speak Gaelic. 

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Each discipline is offered at three levels, with 10 lessons per level, for a total of 30 lessons per discipline. Members can choose as many disciplines as they are interested in and begin at the level that is right for them. ​Suas leis a’ Ghàidhlig!

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Gaelic Language:

• Instructor: Carmen MacArthur​

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Gaelic Song:

• Instructor: Colin Watson

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Piping:

• Instructor: Kenneth MacKenzie

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Fiddle:

• Instructor: Andrea Beaton

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Piano:

• Instructor: Susan MacLean

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Step Dance:

• Instructor: Anna MacDonald

Membership includes access to a shared digital space where members can:

• Join discussion posts 

• Share tunes, and learning resources

• Take part in cultural conversations with fellow members.​​

Each month, members receive one carefully selected tune, which may include:

• An audio recording

• Sheet music

• Gaelic lyrics with English translation (when relevant)

Each member receives access to Wednesday Night Ceilidhs at Colaisde na Gàidhlig|The Gaelic College as part of their membership.

• Wednesday Night Ceilidhs are held in person from May to December and are offered online year-round on The Gaelic College Facebook page.

• To attend in person, present your first and last name at the door.

All members receive Gaelic College Foundation Membership as part of their subscription. This includes the right to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting, and directly support the mission and future of Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College.