Welcome to my website! The long hot summer in Minnesota has finally given way to cooler autumnal weather — always something of a relief for me. And teaching at the Center for Irish Music, which is a bit quieter in the summer, is busier again. The school is thriving, with more students — and instructors — than ever. The session scene too in the Twin Cities is going strong and I always enjoy my visits to the Dubliner on University Avenue.
We have gotten some nice responses to the new album with Victoria Adiiye, “There but for Fortune” — it’s fun keeping track of radio plays on many U.S. stations as well as in Ireland, something I’ve never done before. The CD is available on Bandcamp and you can also check it out on Spotify (info below).
All the best for now, Dáithí
Intricate guitar work and vocals layer this luminous new album from Victoria Adiiye and Dáithí Sproule. Featuring original compositions and timeless lyrics, Adiiye and Sproule explore the sounds and textures of instrumentals and songs. It’s magical music, sprung from a shared love of beautiful melodies and innovative arrangements.
Courses
At Center for Irish Music in St. Paul
Fall Session 2026
- Online classes:
- Irish Myths & Legends
- Reading Northern Irish Poets
- In-Person classes
- DADGAD Guitar Accompaniment
- Singing Irish Traditional Songs Together
- Individual lessons (in-person or online)
Summer Session 2026
- Individual lessons (in-person or online)