Welcome to the PEI Trad Academy Free Resource Hub!
This is where you'll find our growing collection of lessons, guides, and practice tools created to help you stay inspired and keep your playing moving forward. Whether you're learning a new tune, picking up new rhythms, or exploring Acadian style, these resources give you a clear place to start. Dive in, learn at your own pace, and come back anytime!
🎵 Free Resources
Free Fiddle Lesson - Terminal Reel
Discover a favourite Acadian reel from the Evangeline region. Pascal walks you through the tune step by step so your playing feels steady, musical, and confident, with the full lesson delivered instantly by email.
Piano Accompaniment Jumpstart
Learn the core moves that make your playing steady and musical. This free absolute beginner mini course gives you everything you need to get started, delivered instantly by email.
3 Days to Better Rhythm & Groove
Build confidence, stay in time, and feel the music with this 3-day rhythm boost. This free email mini course helps you develop your inner pulse, no matter your instrument or level.
10 Tips to Rapidly Improve Your Traditional Music Skills
Unlock your potential in traditional music with clear, practical tips that help you progress faster, stay motivated, and connect with the heart of the tradition, whether you are a beginner or refining your craft.
Ready for More Tunes?
Join Our Next Session Starting February 16
If you enjoyed learning with us, you'll love our next round of online classes! Starting February 16, our instructors will be teaching a brand new round of tunes in fiddle, piano, guitar, step dance, foot percussion, bodhrán, and whistle. Each week you get a fresh tune and clear, step by step lessons that help you grow your skills and feel connected to the music.
Our sessions are friendly, relaxed, and rooted in the Acadian and Celtic traditions of PEI and the Magdalen Islands. If you're ready to keep learning and adding more great tunes to your playing, we'd love to have you join us!
Click below to see the full course lineup and save your spot!