Now Enrolling for Second Term Courses, Workshops & Ensembles
Waltons New School of Music
In addition to enrolling for lessons in a wide range of instruments, subjects and genres, we are also now enrolling for a number of acclaimed group courses, workshops and ensembles, both in-school and online, taking place in our 2026-2027 Second Term (January – March 2027).
Our In-School (in-person) courses and ensembles take place in the New School itself, and our Online courses take place wherever you are, in Ireland or around the world.
Our Second Term offerings include:
Courses for Beginners
Courses for Intermediate Students
Theory • Musicianship Courses
Songwriting Workshop
Music Technology Course
Pre-Instrumental (Early Years) Music Courses
Leaving Cert. Music Courses
Ensembles
IS: In-School
OL: Online
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.
Introducing 5-String Banjo
Wednesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm (IS)
Introducing Bodhrán
Mondays 6.30 – 7.30 pm (IS)
Introducing Guitar for Adults
Mondays 7 – 8 pm (IS)
Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm (IS)
Introducing Guitar for Children
Saturdays 10.30 – 11.30 am (IS)
Introducing Guitar for Teens
Saturdays 12 – 1 pm (IS)
Introducing Irish Fiddle
Wednesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm (IS)
Introducing Piano/Keyboard for Adults
Tuesdays 6.15 – 7.15 pm (IS)
Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm (IS)
Wednesdays 6.15 – 7.15 pm (IS)
Thursdays 7 – 8 pm (IS)
Introducing Piano/Keyboard for Children
Saturdays 10.15 – 11.15 am (IS)
Introducing Singing for Adults
Tuesdays 7 – 8 pm (IS)
Wednesdays 12 – 1 pm (IS)
Wednesdays 7 – 8 pm (IS)
Thursdays 7 – 8 pm (IS)
Introducing Tin Whistle
Mondays 7 – 8 pm (OL)
Tuesdays 7 – 8 pm (IS)
Introducing Ukulele for Adults
Tuesdays 7 – 8 pm (IS)
Introducing Violin for Adults
Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm (IS)
Thursdays 7 – 8 pm (IS)
Introducing Violin for Children
Saturdays 10.30 – 11.30 am (IS)
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
Wednesdays 7.45 – 8.45 pm
Introduction to Song Performance
Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm
Jazz Piano Basics
Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm
Jazz Vocal Workshop
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Trad Guitar Basics
Wednesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm
The development of a complete musician requires far more than simply learning to play an instrument or sing. And tuition in theory and musicianship is recommended for students of all ages, whether they are studying classical, traditional, jazz, popular or world music instruments. These 10-week courses provide an excellent foundation.
All Courses Online
Music Fundamentals
Mondays 6 –7 pm
Sight Singing Made Easy
Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm
Our 8-week in-school Songwriting Workshop, taught by one of our acclaimed songwriter/teachers, will help you to develop your creative ideas – in any music genre or style – and turn them into finished songs.
Songwriting Workshop
Thursdays 6 – 7.15 pm
Creative Music Production is an inexpensive, hands-on 10-week in-school course designed to teach beginners how a laptop and free music production software (Pro Tools Intro) can be used to produce professional quality recordings at home. The course also emphasises the creative side of music production, guiding you through the process of developing ideas and shaping your pieces or songs into fully realised compositions.
Creative Music Production
Mondays 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Pre-Instrumental (Early Years)
Music Courses
Designed for children aged 3-4, 4-5 and 5-6, the New School’s acclaimed 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)
Saturdays 10.15 – 11 am
Musical Adventures (Ages 4-5)
Saturdays 11.15 am – 12 pm
Musical Explorations (Ages 5-6)
Saturdays 12.15 – 1 pm
The New School has one of the most comprehensive Leaving Certificate Music programmes of any school in Ireland, and our online courses can be taken by students living anywhere in the country. Upcoming programme elements include both a comprehensive Easter Revision Course on two days over the Easter break and a one-day Pre-Exam Revision Workshop on the Saturday before the June exam.
All Courses Online
Easter Revision Course
3 & 4 April 2027
Pre-Exam Revision Workshop
12 June 2027
New School ensemble members, under the direction of dedicated directors/teachers, enjoy the unique pleasures of group music-making with weekly practice sessions and regular performances of a varied repertoire. The ensembles’ aim is not only to make some great music but to have a lot of fun in doing so! We offer six ensembles in our Second Term.
All Ensembles In-School
Flute Ensemble
Mondays 7.30 – 8.30 pm
Jazz Ensemble I (Beginner)
Thursdays 7.45 – 8.45 pm
Jazz Ensemble II (Intermediate)
Wednesdays 6.45 – 7.45 pm
Jazz Ensemble III (Advanced)
Wednesdays 8 – 9 pm
Sing Your Heart Out Choir
Thursdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Traditional & Folk Song Circle
Tuesdays 1 – 2 pm
a comprehensive music centre in the heart of Dublin.