Welcome to The Beating Hearth

Why The Beating Hearth?

The Beating Hearth brings together guitarists who desire to play Celtic accompaniment, but have struggled in finding a teacher or with practicing consistently, to obtain the skills, the habits and the encouragement they need to step confidently into live session playing or gigging.

The Results You'll Get

Our community, courses, methods and memberships are quite unique. We’re focused on the ways it will make a huge difference in your life - especially when the life you lead is a busy one.

Here are a few of the things you’ll receive as a member of The Beating Hearth:

• The skills you need to accompany all types of Celtic music.
• The confidence you need to play easily in live sessions or gigs.
• Lots of inspiration and support to develop consistent practice habits.

When You Join Today

When you join The Beating Hearth today, you’ll get access to our:

• Weekly Live Online and Mentor Sessions: New members can join these live Zoom sessions to receive in person coaching and to play various Celtic accompaniment skills in real time. Mentor sessions give you the chance to discuss any difficulties or insights you have, whereas online sessions give you the opportunity to play in a virtual live setting and make the mistakes you need to before entering an actual session or gig.
• Structure Courses: These full-length, comprehensive courses offer easy to follow video lessons, sheet music with tablature, play along practice tracks and are designed to fit in with a busy schedule. You can learn at your own pace or in the suggested time period. The Jigs Made Easy Challange is the perfect starting point for someone new to this style, whilst the Great Glen Way and West Highland Way courses will steadily advance you ato becoming a proficent then great player.
• Pratice Sessions: Members are encouraged to participate in and schedule live practice sessions, where they can practice alongside other guitarists on Zoom. This creates accountability and support for each other which leads to quicker development through the forming of disciplined practice habits.