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 2026 Summer Term is divided into two parts, and students can enrol for one or both parts:
Part 1 (5 Weeks)
29 June – 1 August
Part 2 (4 Weeks)
4 – 29 August
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, 1 – 29 July 2026
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
COURSE 1
5 weeks, 30 June – 28 July 2026
Tuesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
COURSE 2
5 weeks, 1 – 29 July 2026
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Summer Piano/Keyboard for Adults
COURSE 1
5 weeks, 30 June – 28 July 2026
Tuesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
COURSE 2
5 weeks, 1 – 29 July 2026
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
5 weeks, 1 – 29 July 2026
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Schedule to be confirmed.
5 weeks, 1 – 29 July 2026
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
Tuition Fees
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 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
Schedule to be confirmed.
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, 5 – 26 August 2026
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
4 weeks, 5 – 26 August 2026
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8 pm
4 weeks, 6 – 27 August 2026
Thursdays 6.30 – 8 pm
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
Schedule to be confirmed.
Let’s Make Music Summer Camps
Join us for our Let’s Make Music Summer Camp, a fun and creative week where 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.
Camp 1
(ages 5-7)
Our younger group focuses on making music fun and engaging while building confidence and making friends. Through a mix of musical games, instrument exploration and group activities, children will:
- Try out instrumental streams such as piano, guitar, ukulele, and percussion
- Learn and expand basic musical skills such as rhythm, listening and early sight reading
- Sing together and take part in creative songwriting
- Build confidence through group work and informal performances
- Engage in a casual recording session
We also gently introduce skills like overcoming shyness and stage fright, helping children to feel more comfortable expressing themselves. By the end of the week, participants will have a whole new appreciation of music, as well as experience recording it!
Camp 2
(ages 8-10)
For our older group, we take things a step further with a more collaborative and tailored approach. Students will:
- Work together to write and develop original songs
- Play and experiment with different instruments (students are welcome to bring their own)
- Try new skills such as singing while playing or switching instruments
- Build confidence performing and working as part of a group or ‘band’
- Explore, learn and take part in recording music
Overall, there is a strong focus on teamwork, creativity and FUN!
By the end of the week, we aim to have each participant engaged not only with playing and performing music, but with producing and recording it as well!
Camp Schedules & Fees
Camp 1 (Ages 5-7)
Tuesday – Friday, 4 – 7 August 2026, 11 am – 1 pm
Camp 2 (Ages 8–10)
Monday – Friday, 10 – 14 August, 11 am – 1 pm
Tuition Fees
Camp 1: €160
Camp 2: €200
Jade Roche, Teacher
Jade has been immersed music since the age of four, studying both piano and voice. She also spent ten years in the Billie Barry Stage School and was awarded a Music Merit Award by her secondary school for her dedication to music. She graduated from BIMM with an honours BA Degree in Modern Commercial Music. Jade has an extensive background in performance and has performed in the then Point Depot, the National Concert Hall, the Gaiety Theatre and Liberty Hall. With her artist project Pastiche, she has performed her original music in the 3Olympia, the Academy, Collins Barracks, the Button Factory and Whelan’s. She has also performed internationally at Primavera Pro in Barcelona and Iceland Airwaves. Jade’s love of writing and performing music is rivalled only by her love of teaching it. And she derives great satisfaction in helping others to succeed in their vocal, piano and pre-instrumental music journeys. Her teaching philosophy is always to learn just as much from her students as they learn from her. Jade also teaches Music for Me pre-instrumental / early years music courses, as well as voice (singing) with the New School.
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.
DATES
Monday – Saturday, 13 – 18 July 2026, 11 am – 1 pm
See our Waltons Trad Summer School web page for more information, or
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
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.)
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 | €286 |
| 45-Minute Lessons | €225 | €190 | €385 |
| 60-Minute Lessons | €280 | €230 | €480 |
| 30-Minute Lessons (discount) * | €153 | €131 | €258 |
* 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 | €180 |
| 45-Minute Partner Lessons | €145 | €125 | €245 |
| 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 | €200 |
* 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
