Introducing Guitar for Adults

'I would highly recommend the course to anyone who always wanted to learn the guitar, especially those who think they are "too late" or are afraid of the instrument.'
– J. McNally

Designed for absolute beginners, this summer version of one of the New School’s most popular courses offers a relaxed and enjoyable introduction to the guitar and what it can do.

4 weeks, August 7 – 28
Tuesdays 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Tuition Fee: €136

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Introducing Singing for Adults

'The course was so much more than I expected. I learned so much and gained confidence within myself. The teacher was an inspiration!'
– C. McGowan

Do you love to sing? Have you ever been told that you had a good voice and ‘must get it trained’? Would you like to know what actually goes on in singing lessons? This summer version of one of the New School’s most popular courses is designed to take some of the mystery out of singing, improve your confidence in singing before an audience and introduce you to the fundamentals of voice training.

4 weeks, August 7 – 28, 2012
Tuesdays 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Tuition Fee: €136

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The Art & Craft of Songwriting

'The course really helped break my writer's block!'
– B. Carvill

'I learned so much about the structure of songs and the business of songwriting.'
– P. Emmet

How is a song written? What is a hook? What makes rhyme? Which comes first – melody or lyrics? In this 3-day, 9-hour workshop, acclaimed singer-songwriter Melanie O'Reilly answers these frequently asked questions and many more. Step by step, she will take you through the entire songwriting process, integrating the craft's many skills into a seamless artistic whole. You will learn how to structure a song; put together lyrics, melody and rhythm; and transform your inspirational ideas into finished songs.

Tuesday, 14 August
Thursday, 16 August
Tuesday, 21 August
6.30 – 9.30 pm
Tuition fee: €140

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