The Piano Academy of Ireland celebrates the Piano and here we invite people of all ages, levels and abilities to enjoy the piano. Whether a complete beginner or about to enter a career in music, whether only 3 years old or 83 years old, we welcome you!
With teachers to cater for everyone and their needs, there is a place for all to explore this beautiful instrument.
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Second term commences on Monday 9 January 2011
Now Enrolling for January 2012 Term!
Contact us to inquire about places for you or your child.
JANUARY 2012 REGISTRATION!
Registration for all classes available during office hours with Michelle Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM.
or at one of our open evenings
Please have your deposit ready to ensure a place!
3rd Annual Piano Festival
For over 5 years the Piano Academy of Ireland (formerly Rathgar Piano) has had a proud passion for teaching piano. We are deeply dedicated, through music education, performance and appreciation, to inspiring and motivating students of all ages, levels and abilities, allowing music to enrich their lives.
We are thrilled to announce that from March 2012, our Annual Festival will be open to students outside of our own Academy! We are very excited about giving the young budding pianists from the four corners of Ireland the opportunity to perform together, as part of their very own Festival! As we have students travelling to us for lessons from as far as Kilkenny and Wexford, we are sure that many students of piano will be only delighted to have the opportunity to perform at our Festival.
The festival will take place on Sunday 18th March 2012 in our Academy at 18 Terenure Road East, Rathgar, Dublin 6. Please encourage lots of your students to enter!! Please note that the closing date for all entries is Monday 30th January 2012.
- Joe O' Grady - 1st Prize U10
- Rachel Low - 2nd Prize U10
- Stan O' Beirne - 2nd Prize U10
- Jeannine Guerrero - 3rd Prize U10
- Peter Regan - 1st Prize U16
Our students have won prizes at both local and national competitions including:
Feis Ceoil
- Ellen Duffy - 1st Prize Larchet Memorial Cup
- Siofra Coveney - 2nd Prize Fritz Brase Cup
- Stan O' Beirne - 3rd Prize Junior Pianoforte Solo E
- Orla Birkett - 3rd Prize Junior Pianoforte Solo C
Newpark Music Festival
- Stan O' Beirne - 1st Prize U8
- Joe O' Grady - 3rd Prize U8
- Jeanine Guerero - VHC U8
- Mia Smyth - HC U8
- Rachel Low - 1st Prize U8
- Rachel Low - 1st Prize U10
- Daniel Windle - VHC U10
- Sam Connolly- HC U10
- Elva McCabe- 2nd Prize U14
- Marco DiMarzio- 2nd Prize Adult
- David Boylan- 3rd Prize Adult
- Ailish Mc Garrity - VHC Adult
- Daire O' Shea - VHC Adult
- Ailish Mc Garity - VHC Senior Sonata Cup
Kilcoole Music Festival
- Francesca Keane - 1st Prize U14
- Francesca Keane - 3rd Prize U16
- Jane Brownlee - 3rd Prize Adult
- Joe O' Grady - 1st Prize U10
- Rachel Low - 2nd Prize U10
- Stan O' Beirne - 2nd Prize U10
- Jeannine Guerrero - 3rd Prize U10
- Peter Regan - 1st Prize U16
Arklow Music Festival
- Marco DiMarzio - 1st Prize Adult Category
- Francesca Keane - 2nd Prize Under 15
Navan Music Festival
- Stan O' Beirne - 1st Prize U9
- Joe O' Grady - 2nd Prize U9
- Rachel Low - 3rd Prize U9
Compulsory for all students of piano ages 6 to 17
(Can also be taken as a course on its own)
NOW OFFERING JAZZ PIANO LESSONS AND JAZZ IMPROVISATION CLASSES!
JUNIOR & LEAVING CERT MUSIC
Now enrolling for September 2011
As Music is often a subject that is not offered in schools (or potentially clashes with another important subject), it is a great facility therefore that the Piano Academy can offer Music to students outside of their own school environment.
Junior Cert Music Course
Duration: 1 year
For those intending to sit the Junior Cert Music written paper in June 2012
Class time: Mondays, 4:45-6:00
Leaving Cert Music Course
Duration: 2 years
For those intending to sit the Leaving Cert Music written paper in June 2013
Class time: Mondays, 6:00-7:00
For further information and for bookings, call us in the school office on 01 497 2333 or email info@pianoacademy.ie
General Tuition
Musicianship Classes
Musicianship Classes
Competition Preparation
"I was very happy with the welcome I received at your open night and I know you did everything to facilitate my needs re my class." - Anne O' Sullivan, adult student
"School is very well run." - Elizabeth Mc Cullagh, parent
"There is a quiet air of efficiency about the Piano Academy of Ireland, with learning and personal endeavour (all levels) at the heart of things. Never stop learning…they say….and I know that at the end of the Academic year I will have covered a lot of new ground and be encouraged to continue." - Mark Duffy, adult student
"I like the personal atmosphere of the School." - Fr Frank Sammon, adult student
"We are really impressed- we have experienced a number of schools & the Piano Academy of Ireland is certainly very professional." - Ursula Johnston, parent
"Rachel simply enjoys her piano lessons. I don’t know how Rhona does it as I wasn’t around during the lessons but I can see that Rachel is well- motivated and is always looking forward to her next lesson. Rachel has only been in the School for 3 months and I have already seen an improvement. (I have tried two other piano teachers with her previously but did not go very far as she refuses to play for them- Rhona certainly has a way with young children!)" - Dr. Ruth Low, parent
"Having Archie as her teacher has developed Elva's self-confidence and has allowed her to progress in terms of her enjoyment of the piano. Elva always leaves her lesson on a positive note….even when she hasn’t done as much practise as she might!" - Rosaleen Connolly, parent
"The school is very professional, always developing and improving, although already at a high standard." - Ailish Mc Garrity, adult student
"I find communication from the school to parents is excellent. I like to be well informed. Post, email, text is great. Website is fab." -Sophie O’Neill
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