Now Enrolling for Our Summer Term
Waltons New School of Music
We are now enrolling for our two-part 2026 Summer Term:
Part 1 (5 Weeks)
29 June – 1 August
Part 2 (4 Weeks)
4 – 29 August
We offer both in-school and online lessons and courses and workshops in our Summer Term. In-school tuition take place in the New School itself, conveniently located in Dublin city centre. (See our Location page for details.) And online lessons and courses take place where you are, which can be anywhere in Ireland or around the world. (See our Online Tuition Programme page for more information.)
See our Summer Programme page for general information about the Summer Term.
Our Summer Term offerings include:
Private, Partner & Small Group Lessons
Group Courses for Beginners
Summer Songwriting Workshop
Let’s Make Music Summer Camps
Waltons Trad Summer School
Intensive Lessons
Irish Music Tasters
Lessons
We offer lessons in our Summer Term for students of all ages and skill levels, and in most of the instruments and subjects we offer during the regular school year. (See our Summer Programme web page for a complete list.)
30-minute, 45-minute and 60-minute private (one-to-one) lessons are available. Partner lessons and small group lessons, designed for students at the same level of proficiency who enrol together, are available as 30- 45- or 60-minute partner lessons, 45- or 60-minute small group lessons for 3 students and 60-minute small group lessons for 4 students. Online partner and small group lessons are possible both for students in the same location and for students in different locations.
for Summer Term lessons
Group Courses
for Beginners
Taught by music educators with a wealth of experience, our Summer Introducing Courses have provided foundation tuition in a range of instruments, as well as singing, to thousands of absolute beginners over the years. Each term’s courses start from scratch and assume no previous experience. We offer six of these popular instrumental and vocal courses in July and three in August.
Course Discounts
Students taking more than one Summer Term group course, either concurrently or in another part of the 2026 Summer Term, receive a 10% discount off the second group course. The discount applies both to courses taken concurrently (in the same part of the term) or in two different parts of the term.
Summer Bodhrán
July • One 5-Week Course
‘The course was amazing, and I can’t believe how much I’ve learned in such a short time. We have a fantastic teacher, knowledgeable and happy to introduce us to different types and flavours of music. He was very encouraging, and all in all it was a great experience.’
– R. McAdams
Summer Guitar for Adults
July • Two 5-Week Courses
August • One 4-Week Course
‘As an absolute beginner, I did not expect to learn so much in such a short time. Excellent tuition, and the course was fun as well as rewarding. Thanks and well done!’
– D. Mullins
Summer Piano/Keyboard for Adults
July • One 5-Week Course
August • One 4-Week Course
‘A perfect course for beginners. I’ve already recommended it to a friend and she’s starting next term. I highly recommend Waltons for anybody who always wanted to learn to play an instrument but never had a chance. It’s never too late, and once you start you won’t regret it!’
– V. de Almeida
Summer Singing for Adults
July • One 5-Week Course
‘A great course for everybody who loves singing! It will help you understand the basics of singing technique, boost your confidence and allow you to meet fantastic people. Highly recommended!’
– J. Kaletka
Introducing Tin Whistle
July • One 5-Week Course
‘The classes are the highlight of my week. I tried other instruments but always gave up, never found one that I could enjoy as much as I do the tin whistle. So much of it is thanks to the brilliant, expert teacher, finding the perfect pace to develop and always encouraging the group.’
– A. Boda
Summer Ukulele for Adults
July • One 5-Week Course
‘I loved every minute of it. Had no idea that I would actually be able to play songs on the ukulele after just a few weeks!’
– S. Thompson
Summer Violin for Adults
August • One 4-Week Course
‘[An] excellent teacher…always enthusiastic and encouraging. I’ll definitely be recommending [the course] to other people, and will be attending the next stage.’
– S. Wilson
for a Summer Introducing course.
Songwritíng Workshop
Whether you are new to songwriting and would like to take your music beyond the shower, or you have already written songs but would like to have a better grounding in the basics, this summer version of the New School’s Songwriting Workshop, taught by a practising songwriter and experienced teacher, will help you to develop your creative ideas – in any music genre or style – and turn them into finished songs.
Summer Songwritíng Workshop
July • One 5-Week Course
‘ thoroughly enjoyed the Songwriting Workshop and learned so much from it. I would definitely recommend the course to anyone wanting to learn or improve their songwriting abilities. I have a greater understanding of song structure and collaboration now, which has helped me move forward in songwriting.’
– S. Thompson
for the Songwritíng Workshop.
Summer Music Camps
The New School’s Let’s Make Music Summer Camps are fun and creative weeks when kids can explore and create music in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already loves singing or playing, this camp is all about trying new things, learning new skills, building confidence, making friends and enjoying making music together. The sizes of these camps will be kept small (no more than twelve participants in each) in order to maximise individual attention.
Let’s Make Music Summer Camps
Camp 1 (ages 5-7) • 4 – 7 August 2026
Camp 2 (ages 8-10) • 10 – 14 August
for a Let’s Make Music Summer Camp
Waltons Trad Summer SchooL
We are delighted to announce the inaugural Waltons Trad Summer School, the first Dublin-based Irish music summer school! Immerse yourself in six days of learning, playing and celebrating traditional Irish music. Enjoy daily tuition, repertoire building and sessions, as well as a diverse range of creative workshops, all led by some of Ireland’s leading trad musicians and teachers.
Waltons Trad Summer School
13 – 18 July 2026
for the Trad Summer School
Intensive Lessons
Single in-school or online Intensive Lessons, for all skill levels, can be arranged for almost any instrument (including voice/singing) and subject taught by the New School.
Intensive lessons are ideal for:
- Students who would like to schedule their lessons flexibly or who cannot be accommodated on our regular timetable
- Students preparing for performances, auditions, entrance examinations, competitions or practicals
- Prospective students wishing to ‘try out’ lessons or instruments
for an Intensive Lesson
Irish Music Tasters
Designed for absolute beginners of all ages and running since 1999, the New School’s Irish Music Tasters for individuals and groups are brief immersions in the world of Irish traditional music and have introduced hundreds of people from all over the world to its beautiful melodies and infectious rhythms.
We offer both In-School and Online versions of these acclaimed workshops, taught by Irish musicians and educators with a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of Irish traditional music. In-School Tasters take place at the New School; Online Tasters can be taken wherever you are, anywhere in the world.
Tasters Offered
Bodhrán Tasters
Tin Whistle Tasters
Combined Bodhrán & Tin Whistle Tasters
Irish Song Tasters
An Introduction to Irish Music
Tasters are scheduled based on both participant and teacher availability. (We ask for your availability on our Booking Form.)
for an Irish Music Taster
a comprehensive music centre in the heart of Dublin.