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), and Orchestral Percussion.
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.
Jazz Tracker
Preparatory Jazz courses
The Jazz Tracker is tailored to prepare students to gain access to a third level degree course. 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 help them to gain access to a third level degree course. 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
Patrick Molitor, Dip ALCM, LLCM Jazz Piano Perf
Ruth Gallagher, B. Mus (Hons), MA (Hons)
Clodagh Kinsella
MA (hons) BA.Mus(hons)
Stephanie Kinsella
B.Mus (Hons) RIAM
Strings
Olwen Sheil DRSAMD, RSAM
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
Emer Collins, B. Mus (Cork)
Violin, Conductor for CWSM Junior Orchestra
Clodagh Kinsella
Violin
MA (Hons)BA.Mus(Hons)
Voice
Ruth Gallagher, B. Mus (Hons), MA (Hons)
Voice, Music Makers
Clodagh Kinsella
MA, BA Mus (Hons) RIAM
Melanie O'Reilly.
BA.Arts (Guildhall School of Music & Drama)
Certificate Voice Royal Academy of Music London./Guildhall School of Music Jazz Voice Training
Stephanie Kinsella
B.Mus (Hons) RIAM
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
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