Music Courses and Exams
Individual, group and preparatory lessons are available with access to exams by ABRSM, RIAM and The RockSchool.
Individual Lessons
Piano, Strings, Voice, Percussion & Wind
Individual lessons are available in the following: Piano (classical, jazz), Guitar (classical), Recorder, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Voice (classical, music theatre), Drums (rock, jazz), Orchestral Percussion, Tin Whistle, and Accordion.
Group Lessons
Music Makers, Singing, Orchestras and more
There are several group classes available including Music Makers (an introductory to music course for 5 - 8 year olds), Glee Club, Singing Club, Adult Singing, Jazz Ensembles, Orchestras and more. Group lessons are also available if two students are willing to start together in many instruments. Read more...
Jazz Tracker
Preparatory Jazz courses
The Jazz Tracker is tailored to prepare students for audition to Newpark Music Centre's Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance Programme (4 years) or their Berklee Track Higher Certificate Programme (2 years). The course was written by Kevin Lawlor (BAJP), Director of Jazz at CWSM, and Patrick Molitor, Jazz Theory and Jazz Piano tutor at CWSM. Students learn the necessary skills to get in to and be successful in Newpark's Music Centre. Read more...
Exams
ABRSM, RIAM, ROCKSCHOOL
The school provides access to exams by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), and The Rockschool (UK). Exams are held in the school pre-Christmas and in May. Arrangements can be made for exams to be taken outside these times in alternative venues if necessary.
Our Staff
Our highly trained staff are fully qualified and committed to offering a high standard of tuition in a student friendly environment. We promote practice and performance while encouraging each student to reach their own potential. All staff have been vetted for Garda clearance and conform with our child policy protection guidelines.
Piano
Philippa Callery, B.Mus.Ed(Hons)
Sue Furlong, B.Mus LRSM ARIAM
Patrick Molitor, Dip ALCM, LLCM Jazz Piano Perf
Siobhan Whelan DRSAMD
Strings
Siobhan Whelan DRSAMD
Cello
David Creevy, BA(Hons) MA(Hons) DSSM
Guitar
Regina Lautwein, Cologne Uni of Music Dip
Violin, Viola, Director of Swingin' Strings performance group
Strings
Emily Redmond, BA (Hons) Mus
Violin, Conductor of County Wexford Youth Orchestra
Emer Collins, B. Mus (Cork)
Violin, Conductor for CWSM Junior Orchestra
Voice
Patricia Goggins, Dip ABRSM Teaching
Voice, Adult & Children's Group Vocal Classes
Singing Clubs
Aileen Donohoe, Royal Academy of Music, London, Musical theatre post-grad diploma
West End credits: Wicked, Mamma Mia, The Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast
Voice, South East Glee Club
Ruth Gallagher, B. Mus (Hons), MA (Hons)
Voice, Music Makers
Percussion
Kevin Lawlor, BA Jazz Performance, LGSM
Drums, Percussion, Director of Jazz Combos
Wind
Geraldine Mahon A.R.I.A.M.
Flute, Saxophone, Bassoon, Clarinet, Recorder
Louise Malone G.T.C.L. L.T.C.L.
Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet
Phillipa Callery
Flute, Clarinet
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