Now Enrolling for Our 2022-2023 School Year

Waltons New School of Music

We are now enrolling for our 2022-2023 school year, which begins the week of 19 – 24 September. (Most of our First Term group courses begin the week of 3 – 8 October.)

2022-2023 Calendar & Hours

TERMS

First Term (12 Weeks)
19 September – 17 December

Second Term (12 Weeks)
9 January – 1 April

Third Term (10 Weeks)
17 April – 24 June

TUITION HOURS

Monday – Thursday
10 am – 10 pm

Friday
10 am – 8 pm

Saturday
10 am – 6 pm

See our Academic Calendar • Hours page for more information.

Download a printable 2022-2023 Calendar (pdf format).

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Tuition Offered

Both in-school and online tuition are available this year. In-school tuition takes place in the New School itself, and we have extensive equipment and procedures in place to make the school as safe as possible during the the time of COVID. (See our COVID-19 Safety Policy page for more information on what we have done, as well as the protocols we expect all in-school students and visitors to follow.) We also continue to offer a wide range of online tuition options, Suitable for students living anywhere in Ireland or around the world. (See our Online Tuition page for more information about online tuition with the New School.)

As always, we offer nusic tuition for all ages and skill levels, and in the widest range of instruments and subjects of any music school in Ireland.

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Instrumental • Vocal Departments

See our Departments pages for more information on the many instruments and subjects that we teach.

Drums • Percussion
Guitar • Bass • Ukulele
Piano • Keyboard
String Instruments
Traditional • Folk • World Instruments
Voice (Singing)
Wind Instruments

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First Term Group Courses
for Beginners

Our Introducing group courses have provided foundation tuition in a range of instruments, as well as singing, to thousands of absolute beginners over the years.

IS: In-School
OL: Online

Introducing 5-String Banjo
One IS Class

Introducing Bodhrán
One IS Class

Introducing Guitar for Adults
Three IS Classes, Two OL Classes

Introducing Guitar for Children
One IS Class

Introducing Guitar for Teens
One IS Class

Introducing Irish Fiddle
One IS Class, One OL Class

Introducing Piano/Keyboard for Adults
Five IS Classes, Two OL Classes

Introducing Piano/Keyboard for Children
Two IS Classes

Introducing Singing for Adults
Three IS Classes, One OL Class

Introducing Tin Whistle
One IS Class, One OL Class

Introducing Ukulele for Adults
Two IS Classes, Two OL Classes

Introducing Ukulele for Children
One IS Class

Introducing Violin for Adults
Three IS Classes

Introducing Violin for Children
One IS Class

Introducing World Drumming
One IS Class

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First Term Group Courses
for Intermediate Students

Under the expert guidance of our experienced teachers, our intermediate courses are designed both to complement regular music study and to focus on specific genres.

All Courses In-School

Acoustic Blues Guitar Basics
Jazz Piano Basics
Jazz Vocal Workshop
Musical Theatre Workshop
Trad Guitar Basics

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First Term Theory • Musicianship
Songwriting Courses

The development of a complete musician requires far more than simply learning to play an instrument or sing. Tuition in theory, musicianship and/or songwriting is recommended for students of all ages, whether they are studying classical, traditional, jazz, popular or world music instruments.

All Courses Online

Music Fundamentals
Sight Singing Made Easy
Songwriting Workshop

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Leaving Cert. Music Courses

The New School has one of the most comprehensive Leaving Certificate Music programmes of any school in Ireland. As all of our courses are online, they can be taken by Leaving Cert. Music students living anywhere in Ireland.

All Courses Online

Preliminary Course
Two-Year Course
Easter Revision Course
Pre-Exam Revision Workshop

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Music Technology

Introducing Music Technology is an inexpensive and practical course designed to teach beginners how a computer/laptop and free music production software can be used to produce professional-­quality recordings at home. And Ableton Live Basics is an essential introduction to one of the best DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) available.

All Courses Online

Introducing Music Technology
Ableton Live Basics

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First Term Pre-Instrumental
(Early Years) Music Courses

Designed for children aged 3-4, 4-5 and 5-6, the New School’s Music for Me pre-instrumental (early years) music courses provide a unique introduction to music and music-making, all in a nurturing and creative environment.

All Courses In-School

Making Music (Ages 3-4)
Musical Adventures (Ages 4-5)
Musical Explorations (Ages 5-6)

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Ensembles

New School ensemble members, under the direction of dedicated directors/teachers, enjoy the unique pleasures of group music-making through weekly practice session and regular performances of a varied repertoire. We aim not only to make some great music but to have a lot of fun in doing so!

All Ensembles In-School

Jazz Ensembles I, II & III
Sing & Swing Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Sing Your Heart Out Choir

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