Bodhrán, Tin Whistle and Other Irish Traditional Instruments

'I'm back home from Dublin. It was a most pleasant stay, but the high point of it was Kevin's bodhrán lesson. I have this personality disorder that manifests itself in collecting instruments and trying to learn them, mostly on my own. Being able to take even just one lesson with a real expert (and a most able teacher), is invaluable. Hope I'll be back soon!'
– H. Hjartarson (Selfoss, Iceland)

'I really enjoyed my intensive lesson, and it was a great experience for me. Waltons New School of Music is a very good place to learn Irish traditional music, especially for foreign students like me.'
– F. Belfrond

'My teacher Paddy is fantastic. He has a great step-by-step method of teaching, great patience and will explain any problems put to him. I always look forward to his intensive lessons.'
– B. Coughlan

Fees
Instrument Discounts from Waltons
Special Discounts from Our Hotel & Hostel Partners

The Lessons

The New School’s one- and two-hour Intensive Lessons for individuals and small groups offer a unique Irish experience. Designed both for absolute beginners and more experienced students of traditional music, Intensive Lessons are available for a range of Irish traditional instruments (bodhrán and tin whistle lessons are particularly suitable for beginners and groups):

• Banjo (4-String/Tenor and 5-String/Bluegrass)
• Bodhrán
• Concertina
• Fiddle (Irish and Bluegrass)
• Guitar
• Harmonica
• Irish (Wooden) Flute
• Irish Harp
• Low Whistle
• Mandolin
• Piano Accordion
• Tin Whistle
• Uilleann Pipes

Adults and young people from all over the world have taken our Intensive Lessons, which are conducted in an informal, friendly style.

For Intensive Lessons in non-traditional instruments and voice go to Tuition Options - Intensive Lessons.

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Fees

1-Hour Intensive Lesson

€50 - 1 student
€30/student - 2 students
€24/student - 3 students
€20/student - 4 students
€18/student - 5 or more students

2-Hour Intensive Lesson

€90 - 1 student
€54/student - 2 students
€38/student - 3 students
€32/student - 4 students
€28/student - 5 or more students

Go to Enrolment & Booking Form Downloads for an Intensive Lesson Booking Form.

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Instrument Discounts from Waltons

The New School, in association with Waltons music shops, offers special 5% discounts on selected instruments when purchased along with 1- or 2-hour Intensive Lessons.

Go to Enrolment & Booking Form Downloads for an Intensive Lesson Booking Form.

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Special Discounts from Our Hotel & Hostel Partners

Visitors to Dublin who take one or more Intensive Lessons at the school are entitled to special discount rates with our local hotel and hostel partners, Brooks Hotel and Avalon House, both less than three minutes' walk from the school.

BROOKS HOTEL

Brooks Hotel, a luxury 4-star hotel, offers the following rates for visitors taking Intensive Lessons:

Double or twin room: €130 including breakfast
Single occupancy: €120 including breakfast
(Offer valid to October 2011.)

Once you have booked one or more Intensive Lessons, please request a discount code from the school office, which you can then use to book online.

See the Brooks Hotel website for more information.

AVALON HOUSE

Avalon House is an excellent local hostel with a range of options, including single ensuite rooms, and offers a special student rate for visitors taking Intensive Lessons. Simply mention that you are taking lessons at the school when booking to obtain this rate.

See the Avalon House website for more information.

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