'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

'The teacher was great, and very patient!'
– S. O'Connell

'Nice environment with proper time given to all students in a group class.'
– K. Jason

'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

'Personally I felt that, being older, I may have been left behind, but small classes give plenty of one-on-one time with the tutor.'
– P. Bissett

Held in the New School’s digital piano lab and designed for absolute beginners, this 10-week course 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.

Participating students will need to have an acoustic or digital piano to practice at home. If you do not already have an instrument for this course, please note that Waltons music shops offer suitable instruments, all of which are available on payment plans, for students at the New School. Go to Recommended Instruments for more information.

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.

2011-2012 Third Term Schedules & Fee

CLASS 1 (Liza Hingerty)
10 weeks, April 17 – June 19, 2012
Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm

CLASS 2 (Liza Hingerty)
10 weeks, April 17 – June 19, 2012
Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm

CLASS 3 (Ronan O'Sullivan)
10 weeks, April 18 – June 20, 2012
Wednesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm

CLASS 4 (Ronan O'Sullivan)
10 weeks, April 18 – June 20, 2012
Wednesdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm

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. (Go to Enrolment & Booking Form Downloads for a 2011-2012 General Enrolment Form.) 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? Go to Enrolment & Booking Form Downloads for a Gift Certificate Booking Form.

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