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.

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 2025 - 26 school year are -
Fall Quarter : 6 SEP - 8 NOV
Winter Quarter : 3 JAN - 7 MAR
Spring Quarter : 21 MAR - 2 MAY
Registration generally opens about a month before classes begin.

Winter Quarter Registration is Now Open!
Registration is open for Winter Quarter 2026, which starts January 3rd. Remember to register by Saturday, December 27, 2025 to avoid the late payment fee.

Upcoming Events
Peace and Merriment Concert - December 13th

Come and join us for our annual Peace and Merriment Concert on December 13 at 2:00 pm in the Grace UMC sanctuary. Students, teachers, and friends will perform a rich variety of tunes, some Celtic, some seasonal, and some surprises!

The performance will take place at Grace United Methodist Church at 2221 Slane Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212, where our classes are held. You are invited to join us afterward for snacks and socializing in the Fellowship Hall on the lower level. The concert is free, but we will accept donations and would welcome contributions of sweets and savories for the after-show gathering!

Share our Facebook Event.


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.


Celebrating our 25th Anniversary

25th Anniversary Logo
Watch our Anniversary Video

Riley School of Irish Music receives support from the Ohio and Kentucky Arts Councils.

OH Arts Council Logo KY Arts Council Logo