Instruments & Tuition

We offer a very reasonable Instrument Hire Scheme for students that wish to try out a new instrument without the initial expense of instrument purchase.

(Current Instruments on offer)

• Piano (please see"what instrument?"on the left of this page for more detail on piano)

• Voice (Singing) (All Genres)

  -Singing is a wide and varied technical instrument from Popular music to Jazz to Opera.

  -Each student can embark on a course tailored to suit their specific needs or they may prefer to be exposed to all genres.

  -Vocal training and exams are encouraged for all students.

  -Classical singing (Opera, Lieder, Oratorio, etc...) & Vocal technique  for advanced students and also Adult beginners.

  -Adult beginners are encouraged no matter what age. As an instrument the voice is can be worked on "technically" at any age.

• Violin   

• Guitar (All Genres)          

• Flute (Concert or Silver flute / Traditional Wooden Flute)

• Cello                

• Saxophone

• Clarinet

• Recorder  

• Pre-Instrumental Groups - Children (4-6 yrs)                                         Designed for children to gain an insight into music and enhance their musical awareness.
  They will learn through the Kodaly and Suzuki methods of introducing different instruments and basic rhythms. One class attended per week.    

• Ensemble's                                                                                                         The Academy has annual performances and an annual Carol Service in which ensemble groups perform.

• Theory / Musicianship                                                                                    This is a very important part of music education. Every student will work on Music Theory as part of their weekly classes, and have the option to take graded theory exams.

• Leaving Certificate Music      Junior Certificate Music                             Whether music is not available as a subject in a particular school, or you are an adult returning to study music for Junior/Leaving Cert. - we offer a comprehensive program to bring you through to examination. This course has proved popular with many Adults.

• The Academy Strings Ensemble

  The Academy Junior Orchestra was founded in September 2008 as part of a performing groups initiative undertaken by The Academy of Music in Tullamore. It is the chance for students of early grades (2+) to part-take in an orchestral environment which normally would not be available to them until later in life on a graded audition basis.

  This is a fun social environment and the Orchestra performs in Academy concerts throughout the year.

• The Academy Chamber Choir  

  The Academy Chamber Choir was founded in September 2008 and is now the midlands leading choral group winning awards in most major choral festivals in Ireland including National Choir of the Year 2012 which ranks the choir amongst the best in Ireland. As part of a performing groups initiative undertaken by The Academy of Music in Tullamore. Each choral scholar is an advanced student of voice with The Academy and has a different and wide-ranging background in solo, operatic and competitive performance. Click here for further details. Auditions are ongoing.

• Academy Youth Recitals: The Academy hosts regular showcase recitals to allow up and coming young performer's a chance to display their talent and experience the world of solo performance recital.

• Academy Flute Choir: The Academy Flute Choir is a new ensemble in place since 2011 and meet on a weekly basis. They performed in local concerts and Sigo Feis Ceoil competition last year.