Discover the Joy of Irish Music at The Riley School
At The Riley School of Irish Music, we're all about sharing the joy and tradition of Irish folk music.
Whether you've been playing for years or are just picking up an instrument, we offer classes
that meet you where you're at and help you grow.
We focus on building a welcoming community of music lovers who want to learn, play,
and connect through the sounds of Ireland.
New Registration Procedures starting Fall Quarter
We are eliminating the late registration fee starting Fall Quarter. Instead
REGISTRATION CLOSED SEPTEMBER 9th
- three days before classes start -
to allow us to get class lists and classrooms organized for the first day of classes.
REGISTRATION CLOSED SEPTEMBER 9th
- three days before classes start -
to allow us to get class lists and classrooms organized for the first day of classes.
Please join us for our annual Open House on September 12. New-to-Riley students may register during the Open House.
Please see the Registration Instructions page for more information.
Please see the Registration Instructions page for more information.
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We are pleased to offer a 5-week Lilting Workshop in addition to our regular classes this quarter.
Please see the Workshops and Concerts page for more information.
Please see the Workshops and Concerts page for more information.
Visit our
Facebook Page
for the latest information on all our extracurricular activities.
Location and School Year Dates
In-person classes are held on Saturdays, beginning at 9:00 am at :
Grace United Methodist Church
2221 Slane Avenue
Norwood, OH
Dates for the 2026 - 27 school year are -
Fall Quarter : 12 SEP - 14 NOV
Winter Quarter : 2 JAN - 6 MAR
Spring Quarter : 20 MAR - 1 MAY
Winter Quarter : 2 JAN - 6 MAR
Spring Quarter : 20 MAR - 1 MAY
Registration generally opens about a month before classes begin.
Registration for Fall Quarter is now closed.
If you have questions or need assistance, please email .
Current Sessions
For up to date information on all our sessions, please contact
to be added to the Cincinnati Sessions Facebook Messenger group, or
to be added to the Dayton Session Facebook Messenger group.
Check out our Community Sessions Page for information about our regularly scheduled Irish music sessions.
Check out our Community Sessions Page for information about our regularly scheduled Irish music sessions.
Celebrating our 25th Anniversary
Watch our Anniversary Video
