'I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Never having done any musical training, I can hardly believe all I have learned.'
– R. Butler
'Did not think learning piano could be so easy and fun!'
– D. Lafon
'Gentle patience, with individual attention coupled with a welcoming smile, made this class a joy.'
– J. McNamara
'Great atmosphere for learning an instrument as a complete beginner. Excellent and knowledgeable teachers. Great facilities and a range of times to choose from.'
– J. Joyce
Held in the New School’s digital piano lab, Introducing Piano/Keyboard for Adults encourages the development of each student’s abilities in an atmosphere of relaxed concentration. Students learn the fundamentals of keyboard technique – as well as basic music theory, sight-reading and chordal accompaniment – while progressing through a varied and interesting repertoire that ranges from classical to pop. Headphones allow students to hear themselves play without hearing the rest of the class and enable the teacher to work individually with each student. Alternatively, students can learn to sight read and play together without headphones in an ensemble setting.
Students are advised to purchase The Classic Piano Course, Book I by Carol Barrett, available in Waltons music shops, before the start of the course.
Introducing Piano/Keyboard for Adults is one of our group courses for adult beginners. Introducing Piano/Keyboard for Children is offered for Children aged 6-8. Private, partner, group and intensive piano lessons are also available for students at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Go to Departments & Faculty - Piano & Keyboard for more information.
First Term Schedules & Fee
CLASS 1 (Liza Hingerty)
10 weeks, October 5 – December 14, 2010
Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm
CLASS 2 (Liza Hingerty)
10 weeks, October 5 – December 14, 2010
Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm
CLASS 3 (Ronan O'Sullivan)
10 weeks, October 6 – December 15, 2010
Wednesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm
CLASS 4 (Ronan O'Sullivan)
10 weeks, October 6 – December 15, 2010
Wednesdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm
No classes October 26 & 27
Tuition Fee: €170
Teachers
Liza Hingerty studied piano and music theory at the DIT College of Music, obtaining ALCM and GNEIM diplomas. She went on to teach at the Rathdown School for seven years, as well as continuing her musical studies with voice lessons. Since then she has performed widely as both a jazz singer and pianist (specialising in music of the 1930s and 40s, from George Gershwin to Cole Porter) at numerous Irish and Italian venues. She has been teaching piano and keyboard at the New School, to students at all skill levels, for the past ten years.
Ronan O'Sullivan studied piano, clarinet and saxophone at third level at the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, earning a Teacher’s Diploma and a Degree in Performance. He completed his post-graduate training at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. Ronan has been a member of the National Youth Orchestra, Irish Youth Wind Ensemble and the European Youth Wind Orchestra. Aside from his extensive teaching practice, Ronan performs regularly with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and performs many concerts as a freelance musician around Ireland.
Enrolment
Enrolment for this course requires a completed enrolment form and full payment of tuition fees. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date of enrolment. Early enrolment is recommended, as places in each class are limited to eight.
Purchasing this course as a gift? Download a gift certificate booking form.
Recommended Instruments
If you do not already have an acoustic piano, digital piano or keyboard for practice, please note that Waltons music shops offer suitable instruments at special discounts for students starting tuition at the New School. Go to Recommended Instruments for more information.
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