Summer Programme
Waltons New School of Music
We offer a range of music tuition in our Summer Term. In addition to private (one-to-one), partner (two-person) and small group (three- or four-person) lessons in a wide range of instruments (including voice/singing), we also offer • summer versions of several of our acclaimed Introducing Courses for absolute beginners • our Summer Musical Technology Essentials course • our Let’s Make Music Summer Camp for children aged 5-7 and 8-10 • one-off Intensive Lessons • and Irish Music Tasters. (See below for more information.)
Our 2025 Summer Term is divided into two parts, and students can enrol for one or both parts:
Part 1 (5 Weeks)
30 June – 2 August
Part 2 (4 Weeks)
5 – 30 August
Download a printable 2024-2025 Calendar (pdf format).
Instruments • Subjects Taught
Instruments and subjects taught in our Summer Term include:
DRUMS • PERCUSSION
Bodhrán
Drum Kit (all genres and styles)
GUITAR • BASS • UKULELE
Acoustic Guitar (various styles)
Blues Guitar (acoustic • electric)
Classical Guitar
Electric Guitar (various styles)
Jazz Guitar
Trad Guitar
Bass Guitar • Electric Bass (various styles)
Jazz Bass
Ukulele
PIANO
Piano
Jazz Piano
STRING INSTRUMENTS
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Fiddle (Irish • Bluegrass)
TRAD • FOLK INSTRUMENTS
Bodhrán
Fiddle (Irish • Bluegrass)
Irish (Wooden) Flute
Low Whistle
Tin Whistle
Uilleann Pipes
VOICE (SINGING)
Classical
Country
Gospel & Soul
Irish Traditional & Folk
Jazz
Musical Theatre
Pop & Rock
WIND INSTRUMENTS
Clarinet
Irish (Wooden) Flute
Recorder
Saxophone (Alto • Tenor)
THEORY • SONGWRITING
Music Theory (all grades, to diploma level)
Musicianship
Sight Singing
Songwriting
Jazz Theory & Improvisation
Junior Certificate Music
Leaving Certificate Music
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Audio Interfaces
DAWs (Software Studios)
Microphones & Recording
MIDI & MIDI Controllers
And many more
IRISH MUSIC TASTERS
Bodhrán Tasters
Tin Whistle Tasters
An Introduction to Irish Music
Summer Courses for Beginners
Summer Music Technology Essentials
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 eight of these acclaimed instrumental and vocal courses in July.
5 weeks, 2 – 30 July 2025
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: John Sweeney
Course Type: In-School
5 weeks, 2 – 30 July 2025
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Conal Rae
Course Type: In-School
5 weeks, 1 – 29 July 2025
Tuesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Adam Agee
Course Type: In-School
Summer Piano/Keyboard for Adults
5 weeks, 22 July – 20 August 2025
Tuesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Anna Hryniewicz
Course Type: In-School
5 weeks, 1 – 29 July 2025
Tuesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Ana Dundovic
Course Type: In-School
CLASS 1
5 weeks, 2 – 30 July 2025
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Harry Long
Course Type: Online
CLASS 2
5 weeks, 3 – 31 July 2025
Thursdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Katie Scully
Course Type: In-School
5 weeks, 1 – 29 July 2025
Tuesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: John Harding
Course Type: In-School
5 weeks, 1 – 29 July 2025
Tuesdays 6 – 7.30 pm
Teacher: Mihály Magyarics
Course Type: In-School
Tuition Fees
In-School Courses
Standard Fee: €160
Discounted Fee: €144 *
Online Courses
Standard Fee: €144
Discounted Fee: €130 *
* Students taking more than one Summer Term group course, either concurrently or in another part of the 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. It can only be applied to Summer Term courses and to a second course with the same or lower tuition fee than the first course.
Summer Music Technology Essentials
This practical, hands-on course is designed for musicians, songwriters and creators who want to record and develop their compositions with Ableton Live, one of the fastest, most fluid and most flexible DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) available. Whether you’re layering acoustic recordings, arranging virtual instruments, or experimenting with sound design, this course will help you to enhance your creative process and take your songs and compositions to the next level. You’ll learn how to use the DAW to arrange and process your music, highlighting techniques such as audio editing, VST integration and sound manipulation, as well as introducing you to the basics of recording solo acoustic instruments.
Summer Music Technology Essentials
5 weeks, 2 – 30 July 2025
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Robyn Avery
Course Type: In-School
Standard Fee: €160
Discounted Fee: €144 *
* Students taking more than one Summer Term group course, either concurrently or in another part of the 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. It can only be applied to Summer Term courses and to a second course with the same or lower tuition fee than the first course.
Summer Courses for Beginners
Summer Music Technology Essentials
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 three of these popular instrumental and vocal courses in August.
4 weeks, 6 – 27 August 2025
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Conal Rae
Course Type: In-School
4 weeks, 6 – 27 August 2025
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Siobhán Kavanagh
Course Type: In-School
4 weeks, 7 – 28 August 2025
Thursdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Gabriele Braga
Course Type: In-School
Tuition Fees
Standard Fee: €130
Discounted Fee: €117 *
* Students taking more than one Summer Term group course, either concurrently or in another part of the 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. It can only be applied to Summer Term courses and to a second course with the same or lower tuition fee than the first course.
Music Technology Essentials
This practical, hands-on course is designed for musicians, songwriters and creators who want to record and develop their compositions with Ableton Live, one of the fastest, most fluid and most flexible DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) available. Whether you’re layering acoustic recordings, arranging virtual instruments, or experimenting with sound design, this course will help you to enhance your creative process and take your songs and compositions to the next level. You’ll learn how to use the DAW to arrange and process your music, highlighting techniques such as audio editing, VST integration and sound manipulation, as well as introducing you to the basics of recording solo acoustic instruments.
Summer Music Technology Essentials
4 weeks, 6 – 27 August 2025
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Teacher: Robyn Avery
Course Type: In-School
Standard Fee: €130
Discounted Fee: €117 *
* Students taking more than one Summer Term group course, either concurrently or in another part of the 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. It can only be applied to Summer Term courses and to a second course with the same or lower tuition fee than the first course.
Let’s Make Music Summer Camp
We invite young people aged 5-7 and 8-10 to join us at the New School for our five-day Let’s Make Music Summer Camp, where creativity takes centre stage. Whether you sing, play piano, guitar or percussion, or want to try something new, you’ll write original songs, jam with new friends, and perform in a fun, pressure-free space. With a beginner crash course in different instruments (piano, guitar, ukulele, vocals), participants will build confidence and skills in songwriting, performance, recording, theory and more. No experience needed – just your love of music!
Course Schedules
Teacher & Fee
COURSE 1 (Ages 5-7)
4 – 8 August, 11 am – 1 pm
COURSE 2 (Ages 8–10)
11 – 15 August, 11 am – 1 pm
TEACHER
Jade Roche
Tuition Fee: €200
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 at 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
See Intensive Lessons for more information, or
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. In-School Tasters take place at the New School; Online Tasters can be taken wherever you are, anywhere in the world. We offer:
Bodhrán Tasters
Tin Whistle Tasters
Combined Bodhrán and Tin Whistle 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.)
Our Irish Music Tasters can also be tailored for different interests and skill levels.
See Irish Music Tasters for more information, or
Tuition Fees
This section lists tuition fees for private, partner and small group lessons. Group course and workshop fees are listed under the July Group Courses and August Group Courses tabs on this page or on their individual web pages.
It is also possible to enrol for lessons after the start of the Summer Term. Tuition fees for late-enrolling students are pro-rated and depend on the number of lessons remaining in the term. See our Summer Term Late Enrolment Fees page for more information.
Private Lesson Fees
In School and Online
| LESSON TYPE | PART 1 | PART 2 | BOTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Minute Lessons | €170 | €145 | €285 |
| 45-Minute Lessons | €225 | €190 | €385 |
| 60-Minute Lessons | €280 | €230 | €480 |
| 30-Minute Lessons (discount) * | €153 | €131 | €257 |
* 10% discount (for 30-minute private lessons only) applies to over-65s, unemployed persons, dependent children (under 18) of unemployed persons, third-level students and in-school ‘Lunchtime Lessons’ (see Tuition Discounts in New School Regulations).
Partner • Small Group Lesson Fees
In School and Online
| LESSON TYPE | PART 1 | PART 2 | BOTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Minute Partner Lessons | €105 * | €90 | €175 |
| 45-Minute Partner Lessons | €140 | €120 | €235 |
| 60-Minute Partner Lessons | €180 | €155 | €300 |
| 45-Minute 3-Student Lessons | €105 | €90 | €175 |
| 60-Minute 3-Student Lessons | €130 | €110 | €220 |
| 60-Minute 4-Student Lessons | €120 | €105 | €195 |
* Fee per person.
Enrolment • Booking
Enrolment for Summer Term lessons, courses and workshops requires a completed Summer Term Enrolment Form and full payment of the applicable tuition fees.
Intensive Lesson and Irish Music Taster booking requires a completed Intensive Lesson or Irish Music Taster Booking Form and deposit or full payment.
Summer Term Lessons & Courses
Intensive Lessons
Irish Music Tasters
Gift Certificates
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