Give the Gift of Music this Christmas
Waltons New School of Music
Do you have a family member or friend who is musically inclined? Consider a positive, meaningful and long-lasting gift – the gift of music – for Christmas.
Waltons New School of Music is a renowned music centre, offering tuition in the widest range of instruments, subjects and genres (classical, traditional, jazz, rock/pop, world music) of any music school in Ireland, as well as a range of instrumental, theory, musicianship, songwriting and music technology group courses. We have something to suit almost anyone, of any age, with an interest in music.
Two gift options are available:
- Gift Certificates Individually printed with the recipient’s name, gift certificates can cover entire courses, a term or more of lessons, or a single Intensive Lesson or Irish Music Taster.
- Gift Cards Purchased for a particular value (minimum €25), electronic gift cards can be used by the recipient towards all lessons, courses and workshops taught at the New School, as well as towards instruments, accessories and books from Waltons Music.
See Gift Options for more information on Gift Certificates and Cards.
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Some Gift Ideas
We have listed some gift ideas – by price range – for you below. There are, of course, many more lessons, courses and workshops – taking place both in the school and online – offered by the New School. (See our Tuition Catalogue for the full range of tuition available.)
Given the uncertainties of life these days, the gift ideas we have listed are all online and can be accessed safely and securely anywhere you are – and whatever the circumstances. (See our Online Tuition page for more information about online tuition with the New School.)
Two other benefits of these gifts is that you will be supporting an Irish business, as well as some great musicians and teachers.
€53
One-Hour Online Intensive Lesson
Our one-off Intensive Lessons are available for a huge range of instruments (including voice/singing) and subjects taught at the school and are suitable for players/singers of all ages and skill levels. They can be an end in themselves and are also a great way for people to ‘try out’ tuition and instruments.
‘I have been taken singing intensives on and off for the past three years. Early on, I decided not to stick to one teacher so I could benefit from different approaches, and the standard of teaching from all the teachers I’ve had has been uniformly excellent.’
– C. Doyle
€59
One-Hour Online Irish Music Taster
Do you know someone living in another county or country who is interested in Irish music? Our one-hour Irish Music Tasters can be taken not only from anywhere in Ireland but from anywhere in world.
Designed for absolute beginners (although our expert teachers can take intermediate and advanced players as well), our Irish Music Tasters include:
- Bodhrán Taster – introduces some essential playing techniques as well as the two most important rhythms of Irish music, reels an jigs.
- Tin Whistle Taster – introduces the essentials of playing this beautiful and expressive Irish instrument, as well as a selection of great Irish tunes.
- An Introduction to Irish Music – includes a fascinating historical survey of Irish traditional music, demonstrations of different Irish instruments and recordings of great traditional musicians.
We also offer Combined Tasters that can include one or more of these. And although the fee above is for one person, our online instrumental Tasters can accommodate up to four participants, and the Introduction to Irish Music can accommodate up to twenty. Participants don’t have to be in the same location – or even the same country!
‘My Irish Music Taster was inspiring and a great way to learn about Irish music.’
– M. Bovun
€64
One-Hour Online Intensive Lesson for Two
A shared Intensive Lesson can be a great experience for two people. Online Intensive Lesson participants don’t have to be in the same location.
‘I took an online singing intensive with my sister, and not only was it very enjoyable but we learned so much about how singing “works”. Thanks for a great experience!’
– P. Grady
€72
Irish Music Taster for Two
Our one-hour Irish Music Tasters can be taken not only from anywhere in Ireland but from anywhere in world, and they’re a great experience for two. We offer Bodhrán Tasters, Tin Whistle Tasters and An Introduction to Irish Music. Online Taster participants don’t have to be in the same location.
‘I loved our bodhrán lesson with Éamonn – patient, witty, amicable and an expert musician – especially when he taught me a rhythm and then he accompanied me on his flute. Great fun! Would absolutely recommend this top notch experience!’
– M. Hughes
€150
10-Week Online Introduction to Music Theory
Do you know someone who’d like to be able to read music? While playing by ear can be enjoyable, the ability to read music opens doors to a much richer musical landscape – and learning to do it needn’t be intimidating. Music Fundamentals I is an enjoyable and student-friendly course that introduces the essentials of reading and writing musical notation, as well as elementary musical grammar, in just 10 weeks.
‘Having played by ear for years, I was surprised at how easy it was, with a good teacher, to get to grips with reading music.’
– S. Manning
€180
10-Week Online Instrumental or Singing Course for Beginners
Do you know someone who has always wanted to learn an instrument or to sing? Taught by some of the best musicians and teachers in Ireland, our Introducing courses are designed for absolute beginners (no previous musical experience or ability to read music is required) and provide excellent foundation tuition in several popular instruments, as well as singing (voice). The following online Introducing courses are all available in our Second Term (January – March 2021).
5-String Banjo
Bodhrán
Guitar for Adults
Piano/Keyboard for Adults
Singing for Adults
Tin Whistle
Ukulele for Adults
Violin for Adults
‘I have been trying to play guitar for years. After a ten-week [Introducing Guitar for Adults] course I really feel I have some chance now!’
– G. Collie
‘The [Introducing Violin for Adults] course is great! My class has a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere that is a pleasure to be part of, and I’ve learned loads’
– E. Finnegan
‘I really enjoyed learning step-by-step from a master of the instrument, in a relaxed atmosphere.’ [Introducing Tin Whistle] – G. McManus
‘I can’t speak too highly of Waltons New School of Music and of Paddy Kiernan’s tuition for the banjo. I love what I am learning and go away from each [Introducing 5-String Banjo] class more motivated to learn.’
– M. O’Keeffe
€200
6-Week Online Songwriting Workshop
Do you know someone who is new to songwriting and would like to take his/her music beyond the shower, or someone who has already written songs but would like to have a better grounding in the basics? Our Songwriting Workshop, taught by the acclaimed songwriter and musician Kieran McEvoy, will help participants to develop their creative ideas – in any musical style – and turn them into finished songs.
‘Really enjoyed the Songwriting Workshop with Kieran McEvoy. In this difficult time when we can’t go places, music is the best remedy. Kieran delivered very hands-on classes that got me writing a few songs within a few weeks! Thank you.’
– P. Hong
€200
10-Week Online Music Technology Course
Do you know someone who is interested in home recording or music production? We offer two inexpensive, practical and hands-on music technology courses for beginners:
- Introducing Music Technology is designed to teach absolute beginners how a computer/laptop and free music production software can be used to produce professional-quality recordings at home.
- Ableton Live is one of the fastest, most fluid and most flexible DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) available. And Ableton Live Basics is a new course designed both for those who have Ableton Live software and for those who have Ableton Live Lite, the free version that comes bundled with a range of music technology hardware.
‘I have wanted to do a music technology course for years but the opportunity didn’t come up until I saw that Waltons were offering an online version of their Introducing Music Technology course. Signing up was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and I thoroughly enjoyed the course. My zero experience in recording music was no problem because it is tailored for beginners, and looking back on how much I learned in such a short space of time is incredible! The teacher is very friendly, helpful, and explains things in a clear and concise way. I would highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in the subject!’
– A. Hickey
€325
12-Week Term of Online Private Lessons
We offer online private (one-to-one) music lessons six days a week and in a huge range of instruments (including voice/singing) and subjects. (See our Tuition Catalogue for the full range of tuition available.)
The fee above is for 30-minute lessons in our 12-week Second Term (January – March 2021), but 10-week Third Term (April – June 2021) lessons, as well as 45- and 60-minute lessons in either term, are also available.
Second Term Tuition Fees
Third Term Tuition Fees
‘My son is learning the piano and learning how to read music. In the last year and a half, he has gone from strength to strength and is currently on Grade 3. I would recommend Waltons New School of Music to any parent for their children and also to anyone who fancies the idea of learning an instrument. 10/10’
– S. Birkett Nolan
‘Can’t speak highly enough of my singing tutor. As a novice to singing beyond the privacy of my shower, her personal attention and interest in helping me to discover my singing voice has been invaluable.’
– C.M. Condon
‘Waltons provide tuition that is far superior to anything else I have experienced. I feel that my daughter (who is 11) has been made to feel very comfortable with her own abilities and is challenged to improve. Most of all, she seems to enjoy music, to be getting an appreciation of it. We are not at all a musical family, but she is showing an interest which is being fostered in a very natural way.’ [parent of guitar student] – A. Dawson
‘I benefited an extraordinary amount from the [saxophone] tuition I received here. I have improved significantly due to the time I’ve had here and feel more confident in my abilities through these lessons.’
– K. McDonnell
INSTRUMENTAL • VOCAL DEPARTMENTS
€400
12-Week Term of Online Partner Lessons
Shared partner lessons for two people at the same skill level are an enjoyable and satisfying way to explore music together. Effective partner lessons have consisted of two friends, siblings, partners, husband and wife, parent and child, or even grandparent and grandchild.
The fee above is for 30-minute partner lessons in our 12-week Second Term (January – March 2021), but 10-week Third Term (April – June 2021) lessons, as well as 45- and 60-minute lessons in either term, are also available. Online partner lesson participants don’t have to be in the same location.
Second Term Tuition Fees
Third Term Tuition Fees
INSTRUMENTAL • VOCAL DEPARTMENTS
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