Irish Fiddle · Houston, Texas
Katie Geringer
Classical violinist turned Irish fiddler — playing tunes from the heart.
About
Katie Geringer is a classical violinist turned Irish fiddler based in Houston, Texas. An early departure from her classical training led her down a path of bluegrass and old-time music in north Florida and across the southeast, where she grew up — before a deep love of Irish traditional music took her across the Atlantic.
Katie attended Florida State University, earning a bachelor's degree in Music Education and a Certificate of Violin Performance. After several years teaching public school orchestra, her love of Irish music led her to Ireland, where she studied at the University of Limerick and completed a master's degree in Traditional Irish Music Performance at the Irish World Academy. While there, she competed in the Limerick County Fleadh and took first place in the senior division.
Today she performs across Texas and beyond — including as the fiddle player in the Houston trio Ceol na Croí ("Music of the Heart") — and is a passionate, in-demand teacher.
"Katie Geringer is one of the rare exceptions… She has a great understanding and mastery of Irish traditional music, and is a thoughtful and creative practitioner."
Listen
Katie performs traditional Irish tunes and songs — solo and with the trio Ceol na Croí, blending the tradition with fresh, modern settings.
Shows
Catch Katie live around Houston and at Irish music festivals and retreats. Most performances are with Ceol na Croí.
- TBA Ceol na Croí — live Houston, TX · example listing Details
- TBA Session & workshop Gulf Coast Cruinniú · example listing Details
Teaching
Katie is a passionate, thoughtful teacher of both Irish and classical fiddle. She is certified in the Rolland Method (Level 1) and maintains a private studio for students of all levels.
- Houston School of Irish Music Managing Co-Director, Fiddle Instructor & Band Leader
- O'Flaherty Irish Music Retreat Fiddle instructor
- Gulf Coast Cruinniú Fiddle instructor
- Private studio Classical & Irish fiddle, all levels
Contact & Booking
For bookings, lessons, or collaborations, get in touch — and follow along online.