Intensive Lessons

Waltons New School of Music

Intensive Lessons

Waltons New School of Music

‘Who hears music, feels his solitude
Peopled at once.’
― Robert Browning

Taught by experts in their fields, single one- or two-hour Intensive Lessons – for students at all skill levels – can be arranged for almost every instrument (including voice/singing) and subject taught at the New School, as well as music theory, Leaving Cert. Music, music technology and songwriting. We offer both In-School Intensive Lessons, which take place at the New School (see our Location page for details), and Online Intensive Lessons, which take place where you are, anywhere in the world.

I’ve always wanted to play drums, but I didn’t know where to begin. I saw that Waltons offers one-off Intensive Lessons, took the plunge and haven’t looked back! The teacher was so helpful and encouraging that I decided to enrol for regular drum kit lessons and buy an electronic kit. I’m hugely enjoying the experience.

M. Butler

I wish I had discovered the New School’s Intensive Lessons sooner! I have a great singing teacher, and I have a lesson with her whenever I can, but I was out of the country far too much to have regular weekly lessons. When the first lockdown happened, I started taking online intensives, which worked very well. So when I do start travelling again I plan to take online intensives when I’m away.

S. Canavan

Much as I’d like to take lessons every week, my work schedule doesn’t allow it, and I have found Intensive Lessons to be an ideal solution to this problem. I take an Intensive whenever I can, and my teacher gives me plenty of material to work on between lessons.

E. Sanders

I thoroughly enjoyed my Intensive Lesson with Dav. I honestly thought I was incapable of singing, and she changed my mind on that!

C. McCluskey

I’ve been taking Intensive Lessons in blues guitar on and off for the past couple of years. They’re a great solution for someone who can’t commit to weekly lessons. Also, I have a fantastic teacher who gives me plenty of material to work on between my lessons.

K. Anderson

My Intensive Lesson at Waltons New School of Music was a great choice for an in-depth look at advanced elements of music theory. The staff were helpful, and my tutor Eoin was super friendly, very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. I left the lesson knowing what direction to go in to learn more and how to apply theory to my compositions.

S. Dooley

I have been taken singing [Intensive Lessons] 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

My Intensive Lesson was really helpful. Made daunting things seem a lot simpler. [guitar student]

D. Cadgen

Very good for audition preparation. Very flexible and helpful. [Intensive Lessons]

A. Fitzsimons

The tuition is clear and focused, but also flexible. [Intensive Lessons]

M. Crockett

I had an excellent piano teacher for my Intensive Lesson – very clear, organised, friendly and patient! Doing a lesson with him was a pleasure, and I plan to continue my piano/keyboard studies here. I highly recommend the school for its excellent teachers, very helpful administrative staff, user friendly website and convenient and accessible location!

R. Hannan

I took an online singing Intensive Lesson 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

What I liked best about it [my Intensive Lesson] were my teacher’s kindness, praise and unfailing good humour. I am a much older (elderly!) pupil, and she gave me great confidence.

E. Tuohy

A fantastic tutor. Waltons should be proud to have him. [Intensive Lessons]

B. Coughlan

Sinéad is an excellent teacher. She has improved my singing beyond recognition and has done so with passion, ensuring that I could expand my range and learn the techniques of good singing. Sinéad ensures that my Intensive Lessons are enjoyable and fun, but she also makes sure you do your homework! It has been an extremely positive experience for me.

A. Kelly
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About Our Intensive Lessons

About Our Intensive Lessons

The New School’s Intensive Lessons are a flexible approach to music tuition and are ideal for:

  • Students who would like to schedule their lessons on different days/times or at different frequencies (i.e. every two or three weeks) or who cannot be accommodated on our regular timetable.
  • Students preparing for performances, auditions, entrance examinations, competitions or practicals.
  • Prospective students who would like to ‘try out’ lessons before committing to longer-term enrolment.*

*  Read ‘What every parent needs to know about music lessons’, an article by Majella Boland on the Music Literacy Ireland website that includes her experience with a ‘trial’ cello Intensive Lesson at the New School, which encouraged her to take up cello as a second instrument.

In-School Intensive Lessons

The health and safety of both students and staff at the New School is of the utmost importance to us, and we have made a number of changes to the school, its equipment and our policies to make in-school tuition safe during the time of COVID-19. These include:

  • Perspex screens in every classroom.
  • Installation of HEPA air filtration/purification units where necessary – especially in classrooms where wind instruments and voice (singing) are taught.
  • Antiseptic dispensers available throughout the school.
  • Cleaning and disinfection of both classroom instruments and furniture between lessons and classes.
  • Regular cleaning of public spaces.

See our COVID-19 Safety Policy page for more information on what we have done, as well as the protocols we expect all in-school students, parents and visitors to follow.

Online Intensive Lessons

Participants in online Intensive Lessons will need:

  • An internet-connected laptop, computer, tablet or smartphone. (A laptop or computer with webcam and microphone is recommended, as it will have the largest picture.)
  • Ideally, internet speed at least 1.5Mb per second. (You can test your speed using Measurement Lab’s Speed Test.)
  • Headphones or earbuds, if possible.
  • Free Zoom software or app.*

*   If you haven’t learned music with Zoom before, please see our printable Zoom for Students information sheet for information on how to download and use Zoom for music tuition.

Before the Intensive Lesson begins, the teacher will email you a Zoom meeting invitation that includes a meeting ID and password to join.

Instruments • Subjects Available

Instruments • Subjects Available

We offer Intensive Lessons in the following instruments and subjects:

DRUMS • PERCUSSION
Bodhrán
Djembe
Drum Kit (all genres and styles)
World Drumming

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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

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PIANO
Piano
Jazz Piano

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STRING INSTRUMENTS
Violin (Classical • Jazz/Swing • Gypsy)
Viola
Cello
Double Bass (Classical • Jazz)
Fiddle (Irish • Bluegrass)

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TRAD • FOLK • WORLD INSTRUMENTS
Banjo (4-String/Irish • 5-String/Bluegrass)
Bodhrán
Concertina
Djembe
Fiddle (Irish • Bluegrass)
Harmonica (Blues • Folk • Irish Traditional)
Irish (Wooden) Flute
Irish Harp
Low Whistle
Mandolin
Tin Whistle
Uilleann Pipes
World Drumming

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VOICE (SINGING)
Classical
Folk • Country
Gospel • Soul
Jazz
Musical Theatre
Rock • Pop

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WIND INSTRUMENTS
Clarinet
Concert Flute
Irish (Wooden) Flute
Piccolo
Recorder
Saxophone (Alto • Tenor)

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THEORY • MUSICIANSHIP • SONGWRITING
Composition
Ear Training
Harmony
Jazz Improvisation
Leaving Cert. Music
Music Theory
Sight Singing
Songwriting

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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Audio Interfaces
DAWs (Software Studios)
Microphones & Recording
MIDI & MIDI Controllers
And many more

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Fees

Intensive Lesson Fees

One-Hour Intensive Lessons
STUDENTS FEE / STUDENT TOTAL FEE
1 student €60 €60
2 students €38 €76
3 students €31 €93
4 students €27 €108
Two-Hour Intensive Lessons*
STUDENTS FEE / STUDENT TOTAL FEE
1 student €112 €112
2 students €70 €140
3 students €58 €174
4 students €48 €192

* Two-hour Intensive Lessons are suitable for intermediate-advanced instrumentalists, singers or groups, or for music theory, music technology or songwriting.

Leaving Cert. Music
& Songwriting Intensives*
TYPE FEE
1-hour €70
2-hour €125

* Online Leaving Cert. Music and Songwriting Intensives are taught by Aodh Quigley, our Leaving Cert. Music teacher, who has extensive experience and expertise in the area, and by Luan Parle, a hit songwriter who has extensive experience teaching songwriting workshops, as well as coaching and mentoring songwriters.

Booking Form

Intensive Lessons Booking Form

Please use this form if you would like to book one or more in-school or online Intensive Lessons with the New School. After receiving the form, we will contact you with available days and times for your lesson(s) and to arrange payment of the deposit or full fee. In order to confirm teacher availability, you should book your Intensive Lesson(s) at least 24 hours in advance.

Please Note

  • This is an booking – not an enquiry – form, so please complete it only if you intend to book one or more Intensive Lessons for yourself or your child. If you would like to make an enquiry about Intensive Lessons or the tuition we offer, use our contact form instead.
  • Submission of this form does not guarantee an Intensive Lesson booking, and a deposit or full fee payment is required to confirm it.
  • We will get in touch after you submit the form to arrange your Intensive Lesson(s) teacher, day(s) and time(s). We can then take your tuition payment over the phone, arrange a time for you to drop by the school office to pay in person or send you an invoice to pay online.

    • CONTENTS
    Your Information
    Lesson Information
    Payment
    Agreement

YOUR INFORMATION

(if student is under 18)
(if student is under 18)
(parent's if student is under 18)
(parent's if student is under 18)
If not in Ireland, select Non-Irish Address at the bottom of the list and add country in the City • Town box.
Please describe your / your child's previous music experience and/or music education (if any).
Do you / does your child have a medical condition, special needs or other requirements that we should be aware of?
Please tick all that apply.

LESSON INFORMATION

Please provide any additional details about your Intensive Lesson(s) that may be helpful: for example, the piece(s) or song(s) that you would like to work on, if you are preparing for an audition, exam or performance, etc.

Please provide us with essential information about your Intensive Lesson(s), including whether you would like it/them to be in-school (in the New School itself) or online, lesson length (two-hour lessons are only suitable for high intermediate or advanced intrumental or voice students, as well as theory, composition, music technology or Junior/Leaving Cert. Music) your teacher preference (if any), preferred dates and times, etc.

Is there any additional information that you would like to add regarding your date and/or time preference(s)?

PAYMENT

How will you pay the Intensive Lesson(s) fee?
How will you make your payment?

If you have a Gift Certificate for Intensive Lessons, please upload it.

AGREEMENT

I understand that:

  1. Either full fee payment or a non-refundable booking deposit of €25, payable by credit/debit card or cash (in-school Intensive Lessons only), is required to confirm an Intensive Lesson(s) booking.
  2. If booking Intensive Lesson(s) with a deposit, the balance of the fee, payable by credit/debit card or cash (in-school Intensive Lessons only), is due before the lesson(s) begin(s).
  3. If this booking is for one or more in-school Intensive Lessons, I have read and agree to the New School’s COVID-19 Safety Policy.
  4. If this booking is for one or more online Intensive Lessons, I understand all of the technical requirements needed to access and participate in the lesson(s). (See our Zoom for Students information sheet.)

Your Feedback

Your Feedback

Have you taken one or more Intensive Lessons with the New School? We would appreciate it if you could take a few moments to give us your feedback in a brief online questionnaire about your experience. Thank you!

FEEDBACK

We would also appreciate your Google review, which will help to spread the word about the quality of our tuition.

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