Shannon Heaton

Welcome to the home of the Tune of the Month (est. 2017) and the Virtual Guided Session (est. 2020). You’ll also find flute tutorials, guitar tips from Matt Heaton, Irish Music Stories podcast content, and performance clips.

Thanks for stopping by. And just let me know if I can help shine a light on something (or learn along with you)!

Practice with Me-11 minutes of Irish Flute with Shannon Heaton

Practice with Me-11 minutes of Irish Flute with Shannon Heaton
Climb the Neck in Chords - Backer Corner with Matt Heaton

Climb the Neck in Chords - Backer Corner with Matt Heaton
Old Favorite (G) - November 13, 2025

Old Favorite (G) - November 13, 2025
Eavesdropper [Jig in G] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Eavesdropper [Jig in G] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Handsome Young Maidens Chordal Ideas - Backer Corner with Matt Heaton

Handsome Young Maidens Chordal Ideas - Backer Corner with Matt Heaton
White Petticoat [Jig in E Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

White Petticoat [Jig in E Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Bucks of Oranmore [Reel in D] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Bucks of Oranmore [Reel in D] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
The Laurel Tree [Reel in A Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

The Laurel Tree [Reel in A Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Peacock's Feather [Hornpipe in D] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Peacock's Feather [Hornpipe in D] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Napoleon Crossing the Rhine [Hornpipe in E Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Napoleon Crossing the Rhine [Hornpipe in E Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Mouse in the Toaster Montage

Mouse in the Toaster Montage
Cher Ami - Live in Yamanashi

Cher Ami - Live in Yamanashi
Maid in the Meadow AKA Green Fields of America [Jig in G] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Maid in the Meadow AKA Green Fields of America [Jig in G] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Dairy Maid [Reel in D] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Dairy Maid [Reel in D] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Templehouse [Reel in E Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Templehouse [Reel in E Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
My Darling Asleep [Jig in D] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

My Darling Asleep [Jig in D] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Blackthorn Stick [Jig in G] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Blackthorn Stick [Jig in G] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Twelve Days of Christmas Sessions

Twelve Days of Christmas Sessions
Soft Pants Polka (Matt Heaton original polka in D)

Soft Pants Polka (Matt Heaton original polka in D)
Old Gold Ring (Jig in D)

Old Gold Ring (Jig in D)
Planxty Irwin [Waltz/Piece in G] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Planxty Irwin [Waltz/Piece in G] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Providence [Reel in D] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Providence [Reel in D] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Rights of Man [Hornpipe in E Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Rights of Man [Hornpipe in E Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Walls of Liscarroll [D-ish] - September 26, 2024

Walls of Liscarroll [D-ish] - September 26, 2024
Pull the Knife and Stick it Again [A Min] - September 5, 2024

Pull the Knife and Stick it Again [A Min] - September 5, 2024
Sliabh Russell [Jig in A Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Sliabh Russell [Jig in A Min] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Fraher's Jig [D] - August 29, 2024

Fraher's Jig [D] - August 29, 2024
Legacy Jig [G] - August 22, 2024

Legacy Jig [G] - August 22, 2024
Rakish Paddy [Reel in D Mix] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Rakish Paddy [Reel in D Mix] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
Haste to the Wedding [D] - July 25, 2024

Haste to the Wedding [D] - July 25, 2024