Aidan Curran
Music Director
Aidan Curran is a veteran of the professional music scene in Ireland for over 20 years. With a wealth of experience in live performance and recording, Aidan has performed all over the world and worked with some of the finest musicians and composers.
Since 2012, Music Education has become a primary focus in Aidan’s career. He has previously held a position as Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for Access Music Project; a charitable organisation providing accredited education, support, & professional development for unemployed musicians. With qualifications in Teaching, Music Performance, Music Theory, Sound Engineering, & Ethnomusicology, Aidan has pioneered his own version of the School of Rock Method based in Galway City. We are delighted to announce him as the Music Director to establish our flagship School of Rock Venue in Ireland.
Aidan has most recently been employed as Musician Educator with Music Generation and has devised and rolled out many of the Music Education Programmes currently being delivered in Galway City and County. Aidan also provides workshops in various music disciplines at several 3rd Level Educational Institutes, while continuing to perform and record with Ireland’s top artists.
Lucy Lennox
General Manager
Meet our General Manager, Lucy!
Since she picked up her first guitar at 9 years of age, music has always been at the heart of her life. Lucy has performed music to a high level, completing her Bachelor of Music majoring in classical guitar and then continued studying completing a Masters of Primary and Secondary Teaching degree. Lucy was recipient of the Top Music Educator award for her University. After graduating, Lucy worked as the head Classroom Music Teacher in a Primary School in Melbourne, Australia. She taught a classroom music programme to over 800 students where she ran choral groups and was involved in many productions and performances including directing an annual theatre production.
Lucy was nominated to become a board member of the Australian Society of Music Educators (ASME) Victoria and was elected as Deputy Chairperson in 2020. Her work in ASME involved the advocacy and support of music education programmes across the state and she presented many workshops. More recently, Lucy was co-author of a published music education journal article about teaching music throughout the pandemic.
Since moving to Ireland, Lucy has since been working as Musician Educator with Music Generation Galway and Music Generation Dublin City planning and delivering music programmes in national school settings.
Bríd Lyons
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Bríd Lyons is a graduate of BIMM Institute Dublin, where she honed her craft as a songwriter and musician. She is an accomplished performer, having gigged at many prestigious venues throughout Ireland with the band Syrens, and continues to perform in a solo capacity.
Bríd has been singing for as long as she can remember. Her love of music and performance began at an early age when she was introduced to the piano. She then discovered guitar in her mid-teens and has loved it ever since. Bríd is excited for the opportunity to share that passion and pass her skills on to her students.
Nigel Clark
Guitar Teacher
Nigel Clark was guitarist and arranger with Scottish chart band Hue & Cry. The band had four top 20 hits and opened for U2 at Glasgow SECC, Simply Red at the G-Mex Manchester, and Madonna at Wembley Stadium.
Nigel has toured the world and worked with Moya Brennan of Clannad, soul music superstar Gloria Gaynor, jazz diva Carol Kidd, the giants of European jazz guitar: Jan Akkerman and Philip Catherine, and American jazz icons Steve Swallow and Carla Bley. Nigel has also worked with multi-award-winning cinema composers Craig Armstrong and Brian Byrne.
Born in Scotland, Nigel began his professional career at the age of 18 in London. He now lives in Dublin, Ireland and we are very proud to have him teach our guitar students of intermediate and advanced ability levels.
Kevin Maxwell
Guitar Teacher
Kevin Maxwell is an experienced guitarist and teacher from Dublin. Kevin has been playing guitar for over 15 years and has been working in the music industry since 2016.
Kevin has toured Ireland extensively with numerous event and agency bands along with working as a session musician for various acts, taking the stage with artists such as Craig Cooney, Saibh Skelly, Shollah, Aaron J, Micah and the Lighthouse Church house band.
Kevin has a BA honours degree in commercial modern music from BIMM Dublin. He is currently working towards his Teaching Diploma from LCME. With his extensive industry knowledge, Kevin aims to show his students the essential techniques from complete beginner, all the way up to coaching college level musicians.
Colm Geraghty
Drums Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Colm Geraghty is a professional session drummer and educator from Dublin, Ireland. Having been self-taught in both drums and guitar from the age of five, Colm began taking formal lessons as a teenager, learning marching and orchestral percussion with Liam O’Driscoll of the Irish Army Number One Band.
His work with indie-rock band “Sunburn” has seen him tour throughout Ireland and the UK, playing many prestigious venues and festivals along the way. Recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Modern Music, Colm performs regularly with various bands and artists throughout Ireland, both in studio and on stage.
His teaching philosophy at School of Rock Dublin, Ireland focuses on developing confidence and creativity in all students, drawing from his experience gained over several years of both teaching and performing.
Stephen Davis
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Stephen is a BIMM Dublin Guitar graduate and a veteran of the live music scene for over 20 years. He has played over a thousand shows across Ireland and the UK with his own bands and as a musician-for-hire and is well-versed in musicianship.
Stephen is a fan of many genres but is predominantly a rock guitarist who has studied advanced guitar techniques employed in genres like Neo-Classical and Progressive Metal.
Stephen’s teaching approach is entirely student-focused. Their goals, well-being, enjoyment, and musical tastes are of paramount importance. His ethos in teaching and learning is that a relaxed, safe, encouraging, and happy learning environment is key to ensuring each student realises their full potential.
Adam Nealon
Drums Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Adam is a professional drummer and BIMM Dublin graduate (BA Hons) from Mayo. He began gigging with his band Nerves almost as soon as he picked up the drumsticks. Nerves and other projects have taken him all over Ireland, the UK and Europe on tours and to festivals such as Electric Picnic, Left of the Dial in Rotterdam, 2000 Trees and Stendhal Festival.
He has since performed and recorded with other notable artists such as Vaticanjail, Naked Lungs, Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra. Surrounded by rock and metal music from an early age, Adam naturally leaned toward these styles but being classically trained in Piano and his time at BIMM broadened his influences to cover the whole musical spectrum cultivating his own unique and melodic approach to drumming.
Adam’s teaching ethos at School of Rock Dublin, Ireland centers around three points:
1. Nurturing good technique to form a solid foundation.
2. Cultivating and drawing from the student's taste in music.
3. And finally, the philosophy that “there are no mistakes in music.” In other words, the only errors are the ones you acknowledge to be. Some of the greatest moments in musical history were total accidents, so if it sounds good anyway, it’s not a mistake, it’s music.
Vitória Campos
Rookies Teacher
Vitória is a tutor in our Rookies program. She also teaches beginner keyboard, guitar, and ukulele.
Born on the beautiful island of Florianópolis, Brazil, Vitória comes from a very music-oriented background. Her entire family is made up of musicians who play a variety of instruments, with one jamming session after another!
Vitória is self-taught on the guitar, ukulele, and piano. When she moved to Ireland, Vitória decided to further her music knowledge and skills resulting in her receiving a Diploma in Professional Musicianship specialising in Vocals.
Vitória has worked in Primary schools teaching music to children of all age groups.
She has also performed for large audiences for over seven years in a church community in Dublin and pubs too.
At the moment, Vitória is working on her first album.
Michael Cleary
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Michael began playing the piano at 8 years of age, playing by ear. He then worked with a teacher whose teaching ethos made lessons very enjoyable. With his teacher moving away, Michael attended another music school, which was very heavily focused on theory. He gave up lessons because of this when he was 11, as there was no fun element to his lessons now.
Michael continued to play throughout secondary school. It was around the age of 15 he decided to teach himself guitar as he took a liking to more rock and indie types of music. He played for 3 years until he had his first guitar lesson in BIMM, where he studied. Here he experienced real professional scenarios such as, working within studios, playing for venues such as Wheelan's, the Button Factory and Sín é, as well as worked for BIMM as a house band musician for student exams. Michael now currently works within the wedding industry both as a solo act and as an instrumentalist in a band.
Today Michael enjoys teaching all ages, but particularly beginners. His experience of having to teach himself for the majority of his music life drives him to help students learn in a way where it is both enjoyable and effective.
Phoebe Dunning
Assistant General Manager, Vocal Teacher
Phoebe has a B.A. Honours Degree in Commercial Modern Music and a Diploma in Professional Musicianship from BIMM Dublin. She has been singing and performing from a young age. She has performed at numerous venues across Dublin in solo work, choirs, and musical theater.
Phoebe's teaching philosophy is that singing is rooted in fun and is all self-expression. She covers all genres of singing from rock to soul to blues. She believes in creating a space where singers can advance technically and confidently by setting goals they can aspire to and where they can also discover the absolute joy and release of singing.
Phoebe will help you get the key vocal techniques and concepts down while creating a fun space that focuses on students’ own interests and desires.
Hannah Worrall
Vocal Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Hannah is a vocals and beginner guitar tutor originally from Lille, France. Born into a family of passionate instrumentalists, music has always been at the core of everything she does. From joining choirs at school to picking up the guitar and writing songs of her own.
During her time studying vocals at BIMM Dublin, Hannah started her first collaborative project called Toygirl where she gained valuable experience writing, recording, and performing with others. She graduated with honors in 2021.
She is currently producing under a new alias, SPOOKLET, an electronic solo project that she started in August of 2022. She believes that music is ever-evolving which is why she finds it so fascinating.
“Music grows alongside you and can teach you so much about yourself as an individual.”
“To be creative is to throw perfection out of the window and open yourself up to exploration and self-discovery. There is no such thing as a mistake when being creative, once you understand that, the world is your oyster!”
Benjamin Becerra
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Benjamin is a talented Venezuelan musician based in Dublin, Ireland since 2014. He earned a bachelor's degree in Music Teaching in Venezuela.
Benjamin was born and raised in a very musical family. His passion for music started at a very young age and he learned the first steps in music from his mother, brothers, and personal tutors, playing in church and developing skills in all instruments: recorder, piano, cuatro (Venezuelan instrument), drums, guitar, and bass. He started teaching music at the age of 14, finding it very rewarding as a musician.
Benjamin's versatility and talent have made him both a session musician and a live performer throughout the years, in both the Venezuelan and Irish scenes. He has had the privilege of performing for celebrities such as Bono Vox and for the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in several opportunities. He has contributed to the recording of albums for prominent artists and participated in successful projects spanning genres such as Latin, rock, pop, blues, and jazz.
Currently, Benjamin is collaborating with renowned bands and artists such as Baile An Salsa, Havana Club Trio, Miguel Siso, and more, highlighting the Latin musical culture all over the world. His experience as an educator is characterized by his innovation and creativity in teaching, as well as inspiring musical exploration and encouraging his students to practice and have fun with music.
Clodagh Ryan
Vocal Teacher
With over 15 years in the music industry, Clodagh Ryan is a seasoned vocalist who has performed on some of Ireland's largest stages with some of the country's top musicians. Currently active in the music scene, she continues to perform and contribute her expertise across various venues nationwide.
Specialising in performance and stagecraft, Clodagh’s broad experience also encompasses booking, musical direction, and backing vocals, providing her with a well-rounded perspective on the music business. Her deep knowledge in these areas makes her an exceptional mentor for aspiring singers.
Whether leading a band, supporting other artists, or working behind the scenes, Clodagh combines dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism in every role, making her an excellent resource for those pursuing a music career.
Kathryne Del Sesto
Vocals Teacher
Kathryne is a Dublin-based singer, guitarist, and songwriter from a family of musicians and music teachers in the Midwestern US. Having trained as a classical soprano at Interlochen Center for the Arts and at Barnard College, Kathryne performed for many years as soloist and with ensembles in New York, London, and Dublin. More recently, Kathryne has shifted her focus to contemporary music, performing original songs as well as her own arrangements of other artists’ work.
Kathryne’s training and experience have taught her two bedrock truths: singing should feel good, and making music should be fun. In her teaching at School of Rock Dublin Ireland, she encourages developing artists to find their unique voices (literally and figuratively), and ensures each student gains the technical skills to freely & joyfully sing the songs that mean the most to them.
Evan Butler
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Hailing from County Tipperary, Evan Butler is a dynamic musician with a passion for crafting melodies. Evan boasts an impressive array of accomplishments in the music industry, including an Honors Bachelor Degree in music, gigging around the country and most recently performing on the main stage at the Fleadh Ceoil 2024.
For the past decade, Evan has devoted himself to songwriting, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences including iconic bands and artists such as The Beatles, Nirvana, and Elliott Smith.
In addition to his songwriting, Evan is a proficient multi-instrumentalist, showcasing his talents on guitar, bass, drums, and piano. He is currently a member of the band "The Fifth Kind," where he contributes not only as a guitarist but also as a vocalist. Evan is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians as he shares his knowledge and love of music with students, inspiring them to explore their creative potential.
Tommy Gray
Drum Teacher
Since graduating from the prestigious Newpark Music Centre in 2010, Tommy Gray has been a prominent figure in the Irish music community playing drums with emerging artists like Denise Chaila, Zaska, and BARQ, as well as long-established artists like Honour Heffernan, Phil Ware, and Richie and Hugh Buckley.
Tommy has toured nationally and internationally and has recorded in some of Ireland's most acclaimed studios such as Grouse Lodge and Windmill Lane. He has also been a teacher at BIMM Dublin and other reputable music schools.
Jack Rice
Drum Teacher
Jack is a BIMM Dublin graduate with a BA honours degree and was a former student at the Jacquis School of Music Finglas until 2018. Playing drums for over 18 years, he has been active in the music industry since 2017.
Throughout Jack’s third level education, he has been a part of the 'BIMM House Band' which aided peers in exam situations by helping them in composing their original material.
Jack had the pleasure of being taught by some of the industry's finest musicians who hold large amounts of experience in their field. He has been able to share the stage with some incredible musicians on some of Ireland's well-known venues such as The Button Factory, Whelan's and The Workman's Club.
Jack aims to teach students of all ages the important areas of drumming, from techniques to styles, from beginners to advanced, tailoring each lesson to each student.
Steve Farrell
Guitar Teacher
Steve Farrell is a seasoned guitarist best known for his three decades of touring and recording with singer-songwriter Mundy. During successful tenures with the pop/rock band Picturehouse and Mundy, Steve embarked on world tours with The Corrs, Melanie C, Manic Street Preachers, Cast and Alanis Morissette.
While studying his formal grades at the London College of Music, Steve was exposed to various musical styles, particularly rock, pop, and country, which shaped him into a highly versatile session guitarist.
Beyond performing, Steve is an accomplished record producer having worked with a variety of successful artists both in Ireland and internationally. As an educator, he has taught students of all ages and skill levels in the private sector, with a teaching philosophy centered on inspiring creativity, confidence, and having fun.
Niamh Farrell Lowe
Vocals Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Graduating with distinction, Niamh holds a Diploma in Music Performance and Teaching from The Royal Irish Academy of Music accredited by Trinity College Dublin. She is classically trained by Prof. Mary Brennan and studied vocal pedagogy with Dr. Imelda Drumm. Niamh’s background is in songwriting as a recording artist, a professional session musician and award winning choral singer. She has performed on international stages, at festivals, as a featured artist on national broadcast radio and television and her music has also featured in film soundtracks.
Through personalised vocals coaching at School of Rock Dublin, Niamh empowers students to develop not only their vocal technique but also their stage presence, helping them discover a strong connection with their voice. Each singer is guided to become a more skilled vocalist and a confident, captivating performer.
As Niamh is trained in theatre studies, dance, and gymnastics coaching, singers may wish to develop breath work for singing with physical movement. Niamh also welcomes working on skills for vocals while playing self-accompaniment.
Ryan McClelland
Drums Teacher
Since graduating from BIMM in 2021, Ryan has been performing as a session musician alongside a wealth of Irish talent. Session credits include Tolu Makay, David Keenan, Sorcha Richardson, HamSandwich, Amy Michelle, Efe, Zaska, and Siights.
His extensive work on the live circuit has allowed him to grace some fantastic venues in the past year - these include Musgrave Park in Cork, Karlovo Nametsia Park in Prague, Dublin's Fairview Park, Vicar Street & Olympia Theatre, as well as all major Irish festivals. Recently, he has further cast the net into the world of theatre, and has just finished a run with ThisIsPopBaby’s “WAKE”- a multidisciplinary showcase that took place in Dublin’s National Stadium in March 2024.
At School of Rock Dublin, Ireland, Ryan is a firm believer in guiding a student down whatever musical path they are passionate about, strongly encouraging creativity and experimentation along the way - and most of all, prioritising having fun!
Paddy Keyes
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Paddy is a vocalist from Sligo, Ireland. Having had a major interest in singing from an early age, Paddy started performing at Teenage Theme Nights in Sligo, where he gathered experience of being on stage and picking up guitar and keyboard + piano to accompany himself.
Paddy then moved to Dublin to pursue his career in music, having graduated with an honours degree in Commercial and Modern Music from BIMM Dublin, specialising in vocals. Since his move, Paddy has supported major acts such as Cian Ducrot and Good Neighbours, has nearly one million streams on music platforms, consistent radio play on BBC Introducing and RTE 2FM and has played in sold out shows in venues such as Whelans and The Academy.
At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, Paddy strives to create a safe and fun environment for kids to learn in, helping students find their creative outlet, and showing them how to use their skills honed from their lessons to pursue their own musical journey.
Leo Leen
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Leo Leen is a dedicated and knowledgeable music educator with five years of experience in teaching. He focuses on acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, providing lively and engaging lessons suited for students of any age and skill level.
Leo holds a degree in Music Performance (Sydney, 2023) and Sound Production (Melbourne, 2021) from a well-known music institute in Australia, where he developed his technical abilities and gained a comprehensive understanding of music theory and studio practices.
Having taught in Melbourne, Sydney and São Paulo(Brazil) Leen has engaged with a variety of students, adjusting his teaching techniques to accommodate different learning preferences and cultural backgrounds. His method blends technical training with creativity, allowing students to cultivate confidence while enhancing their musicality and performance abilities.
Leo also draws his live performances and studio work to offer practical insights. He is passionate, patient, and supportive, dedicated to assisting each student at School of Rock Dublin Ireland on their individual musical path with both professionalism and enthusiasm.
Abby Dawson
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Abby is a School of Rock veteran, attending the Seekonk, Massachusetts location as a bass guitar student. She became a member of the house band at age 14, and later became a tutor at the location. Her love for performing on stage was cultivated through theatre camps, choir, and most importantly, at School of Rock.
She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Music in 2025. While at school, she was the bassist and vocalist of the bands “Slimetown” and “New London Boat Club,” the president of the musician’s co-op club, and the social media manager for the music department. Additionally, she studied classical voice, sang in the treble choir, and played bass for the guitar ensemble.
Abby is excited to continue teaching in Blackrock at School of Rock Dublin Ireland, tailoring each lesson with the knowledge she learned from being a former student of the School of Rock method. She hopes to instill confidence and passion for performing in the students she tutors.
Mo Sheerin
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Mo is a passionate and versatile music teacher with several years of experience guiding students of all ages and abilities. A skilled musician adept at guitar, both acoustic and electric, with formal training in music education, Mo combines technique, creativity, and enthusiasm to inspire every learner at School of Rock Dublin Ireland.
Meg Bruce
Drum Teacher
Meg is a professional drummer, educator, and BIMM Dublin graduate (BA Hons) from Cavan.
Specialising in the Punk, Grunge, Avant-garde, and Hard Rock genres, her work with bands such as Shark School and Gag Reflex has seen her play stages across Ireland, Germany, and the UK, as well as festivals including Other Voices, All Together Now, and Electric Picnic. She also sessions as a recording drummer, percussionist, and backing vocalist.
Her teaching philosophy at School of Rock Dublin Ireland centres around a holistic approach that is informed both by key pedagogical principles and each students' unique musical tastes in order to uplift and empower each student throughout their musical journey to achieve their personal goals.