Rebecca Sutton
Waltons New School of Music Faculty
Irish Fiddle • Concertina • Tin Whistle • Outreach Programme • Music at Work Programme
Rebecca’s passion for music was established at the age of four with her very first violin lesson. And as a classically trained violinist, she was an instrumentalist in her school orchestra for over ten years. She also pursued her interest in Irish traditional music from an early stage of her musical journey and began playing Irish fiddle at the Des Carty Music School, where she learned some of the intricate fundamentals of the tradition. Rebecca has been a valued member of her local Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann branch, where she also developed her skills as a concertina and tin whistle player, for a number of years, and she has competed as an instrumentalist in both solo and group competitions at county and provincial levels, as well as in All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil competitions. She has also composed Irish tunes and participated in several composition competitions. Rebecca has performed in settings including the National Concert Hall, Croke Park and RTÉ Studios. She is a committed teacher who enjoys seeing her students progress and develop their own unique styles of playing. Her aspiration is to pass her love and appreciation of Irish music on to her students in an inspiring and engaging manner. ‘My aim as a teacher is to help students identify their own goals and interests while ensuring a solid foundation in musical knowledge and instrumental expertise. I focus not just on technique but also on understanding the music through music theory, history and listening. Delivering music tuition in a supportive, friendly and enjoyable manner is at the forefront of my teaching practice.’
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