Classes

Piano

Piano lessons are offered following both the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music syllabi. Also offered is the opportunity to learn different styles including popular and jazz. The piano's versatility and ubiquity have made it one of the most well-known and popular musical instruments.

Violin lessons are offered following the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music syllabus, or there is the opportunity for students to pursue other styles including popular and jazz. The violin is uniquely adaptable to both solo and ensemble/orchestral settings and has sonorous and colourful tone qualities.

Violin

Flute

Flute lessons are offered following both the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music syllabi. The warm and bright tone of the flute is adaptable to a variety of performance genres such as solo, duet, and ensemble playing.

Vocal tuition covers a large range of styles including operatic, folk and popular music. Students will be coached in breath control and posture along with appropriate warm-up exercises and developing a varied repertoire. The versatility of the voice to choral and solo performance is particularly attractive.

Voice

Drama

Drama classes are taught in both group and individual settings and promote self-expression, communication and self-esteem. Drama is a creative and sociable activity for all ages, and both groups and individuals have the opportunity to pursue the examination syllabus of the Royal Irish Academy.

Music theory classes follow the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music syllabus. Competency in music theory is a vital part of progressing in instrumental tuition and deepens the all-round understanding and experience of learning music. It acts as an essential tool in aiding composition and sight-reading skills. Music theory, as a part of Junior and Leaving Certificate examination requirements, also betters a students' grasp of the curriculum.

Junior and Leaving Certificate classes cover all aspects of the curriculum including the set works, listening skills, Irish music, and composition. Learning in small supportive group settings promotes active and focussed learning for students.

Music Theory

Pre-instrumental

Pre-instrumental classes are ideal for children who wish to learn a musical instrument, in that they provide a basic introduction to the elements of music, listening and response skills, and basic music notation. Children will be introduced to each of the instruments of the orchestra and will learn through musical games and activities.

Music appreciation is a class for adults who may not play a musical instrument or read music but are interested in increasing their knowledge of many styles of music including classical, world, and traditional Irish. Aesthetics of music will be explored in small supportive groups and participants are encouraged to contribute topics for discussion and exploration.

Music Appreciation