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School of Rock Dublin Ireland
4 Main St
Blackrock, Dublin A94 P2P5
01 920 3057
Hours
  • Monday: 1 PM - 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 1 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 1 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 1 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: 1 PM - 8 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM - 4 PM

Upcoming Special Hours:

  • 12/20/2025 - 01/04/2026: Closed

Music programs at School of Rock Dublin Ireland combine one-on-one lessons with group band practices

School of Rock Dublin Ireland is proud to serve the Blackrock community and surrounding areas with a revolutionary education approach. With lessons from our expert instructors, students can learn to rock out on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and vocals across genres. By jamming in a band together with friends while learning to read and play music by ear, students gain the confidence to truly be a rock star. Our students perform at community-based events and regularly play at local venues! Join the band and visit School of Rock Dublin Ireland today!

Programs we offer

Rock 101 music program in Blackrock for kids and beginners
Rock 101
Ages 8-13

Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Dublin Ireland's top programs for kids and beginners. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs that have been simplified for beginner musicians. Additionally, Rock 101 students in Dublin Ireland have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts and skills behind their performance songs.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

Our music programs for kids in Blackrock are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Dublin Ireland who have participated in the Rookies program can move to our Rock 101 music program once they’re ready. Additionally, students (typically ages 8 to 13-years-old) can begin Rock 101 without any prior experience. The goal of this rock program is to quickly develop a basic competence on students’ chosen instruments before moving on to our famous Performance Program.

Performance music program for teens in Blackrock
Performance
Ages 8-18

The Performance Program at School of Rock Dublin Ireland is our hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. It consists of a weekly group rehearsal where kids and teens learn by playing rock music's most iconic songs with a band composed of their peers. Students are assigned songs and parts that are tailored to them based on their age, experience and ability to learn new skills and concepts. Students then work through their parts in weekly private music lessons, refining the skills and concepts that those songs introduce. The goal of this curriculum is to prepare kids and teens for live performances. Every few months, School of Rock Dublin Ireland Performance Program students take the stage and play at local Blackrock music venues in front of a live audience.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

School of Rock Dublin Ireland's music programs for kids and teens are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing. All of our other music education programs focus on readying students for our famous Performance Program. This is where students develop incredible musical skills. Performance Program students have often gone through our Rock 101 program first or have some previous basic music experience. These young musicians will have custom development plans outlined by their instructors with key concepts reinforced during private lessons and group rehearsals, all with the goal of performing live at a Blackrock music venue.

Rookies music program for children in Blackrock
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, our music program for children with no previous musical experience (typically ages 6 to 7-years-old) is called Rookies. Rookies students have one weekly group music lesson where they learn fundamentals like chords, rhythm and song structure. Kids get to learn and experiment with multiple instruments so they can later decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE OF SIMPLIFIED ROCK INSTRUMENTS TO TEACH KIDS TO PLAY MUSIC

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire students to learn and develop a strong musical proficiency. At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, younger students who are not ready for a more comprehensive program like Rock 101 can start in Rookies. Additionally, students who have completed the Little Wing program will progress into the Rookies music program. No prior musical experience is needed for Rookies. Once your child is ready for private music lessons (typically older than first or second graders), they will graduate into our Rock 101 program.

Little Wing music program for toddlers and preschoolers in Blackrock
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock Dublin Ireland our Little Wing music program for preschoolers and toddlers teaches students foundational music skills by playing games and participating in other interactive musical activities. Little Wing students have one weekly group music lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody and dynamics through play.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE HAND PERCUSSION & OTHER TOOLS TO LEARN RHYTHM PATTERNS & MUSIC SYNTAX

The Path to Take the Stage

The Little Wing music program is the first step in a young musician's journey. At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, toddlers and preschoolers who show an interest in music should start with Little Wing. As they get older, they will progress into the Rookies program, followed by Rock 101 and the Performance Program.

Songwriting
Age 12 and over

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory, and helps students compose original works.  At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, songwriting students receive one weekly private lesson where they learn concepts, technique and theory on an instrument of their choice. These principles are then applied in a weekly group lesson where students work together on songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops.  Every few months, Songwriting students take the stage to perform or band together to record their original songs.

What to Expect
  • 1 weekly private lesson
  • 1 weekly group lesson

The Path to Take the Stage

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens in Blackrock is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Dublin Ireland who have completed our Rock 101 program can move to our Songwriting program once they’re ready. Additionally, new students who have prior experience with and basic knowledge of an instrument can also begin Songwriting. The program culminates with a live showcase where students perform their original compositions in bands at a local music venue. Students taking the Songwriting Program online will remotely record their original songs to produce a demo of the class's music.

Adult music program in Blackrock for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Dublin Ireland's Adult Program is for students over 18 years old who are looking to either improve their musical proficiency or pick up an instrument with no prior musical experience. As with most School of Rock music programs, the Adult Program uses a performance-based music education approach. This means the curriculum focuses on learning music concepts and applying them in a live performance setting. Our Adult Music Program includes one weekly private music lesson and a weekly group rehearsal. Every student at School of Rock Dublin Ireland is placed in a band of fellow adults and then assigned specific songs as a way of learning key music concepts and skills. Adult students then take the stage to play at a live show in Blackrock.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency along the way. The School of Rock Dublin Ireland Adult Program is open to all experience levels and each student will follow a customized learning plan developed by their instructor. Adult students will work together during rehearsal to prepare for a live performance at a real rock venue in Blackrock.

House Band program for gigging at local venues in Blackrock
House Band
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock Dublin Ireland House Band music program gives students under 18 the opportunity to join a gigging band composed of fellow musicians from their school. These students perform additional live shows throughout the year. All students in the Performance Program have the opportunity to audition for a spot in School of Rock Dublin Ireland's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at Dublin rock venues throughout the year.

What To Expect
  • A GIGGING MUSICIAN'S EXPERIENCE
  • FREQUENT LIVE PERFORMANCES IN COMMUNITY

The Path to Take the Stage

Performance is the core of School of Rock's educational approach. Therefore, we create additional opportunities for students to perform on stages throughout Blackrock and the rest of Dublin. The House Band music program allows each school's most talented students the opportunity to join a band and play routinely in front of live audiences. Once a member, students will gain real music experience associated with gigging musicians and will become leaders and mentors inside the School of Rock community.

The AllStars national tour features the best child and teen musicians
AllStars
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock AllStars Tour takes the very best students from around the world and sends them on a nationwide summer tour across the United States. Less than 1% of School of Rock students are selected each year to represent School of Rock as an AllStar. All Performance Program students are eligible to audition for this prestigious program. The intensive audition process starts off with video submissions followed by live auditions. Once selected, AllStar students will have an authentic touring experience including traveling on a tour bus, doing tour publicity and starring in nightly performances at famous venues and festivals during a two-week tour.

What To Expect
  • A MULTI-CITY, COUNTRY-WIDE MUSIC TOUR EXPERIENCE
  • PERFORMING ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST FAMOUS STAGES IN THE WORLD

The Path to Take the Stage

Becoming an AllStar is the highest level of achievement for a School of Rock student. They play on legendary stages large and small, including The Knitting Factory, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Troubadour and Lollapalooza. AllStar students often go on to have accomplished careers in the music industry. Former AllStars have gone on to become touring artists, star in Broadway musicals, get signed to record deals, become finalists on talent competitions like "The Voice" and "American Idol" and have other notable roles in the music industry.

Music Lessons in Dublin Ireland

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Blackrock

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, we offer beginner guitar lessons for kids. Our expert guitar instructors guide your child from start to finish with private instruction and weekly group band rehearsals. Every instructor at School of Rock Dublin Ireland is an experienced musician, and they emphasize foundational music theory and technique when teaching guitar lessons to kids. Unlike other Blackrock guitar lessons and programs, School of Rock is designed to get students performing in a band.

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults

It’s never too late to learn to play the guitar. Similar to our kids guitar lessons, School of Rock Dublin Ireland's beginner guitar lessons for adults utilizes a performance-based curriculum. Our experienced instructors teach adult students through popular rock songs, and teach students to play guitar in a way that’s challenging and fun. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, which is why we combine weekly private guitar lessons with group band rehearsals. At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, we teach beginner guitar lessons for adults in our Adult Program. This program gets students performing onstage at a local Blackrock venue.

Key Concepts
  • Technique
  • Solos
  • Chords
  • Theory

Intermediate to Advanced Guitar Lessons

As students gain skills and experience, we move them along to more challenging programs at higher skill levels. Intermediate and advanced students take the skills they learned in beginner guitar lessons, and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. School of Rock Dublin Ireland offers advanced guitar lessons for kids and adults that teach by playing challenging classic rock songs and emphasize playing the guitar in a real music venue. Our Blackrock guitar teachers will work with each student to develop a custom learning plan.

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Blackrock

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Dublin Ireland is the best option for anyone looking to learn the drums. Our beginner drum lessons get kids behind the drum kit and on their way to taking the stage. That’s why at School of Rock Dublin Ireland we combine private drum lessons for beginners with weekly band rehearsals—it prepares students to perform live. With years of experience teaching drums in Blackrock, our drum instructors teach beginner drum students core techniques, including how to groove, play rudiments and more.

Beginner Drum Lessons for Adults

Our drum lessons for adults are designed to accommodate all skill levels. At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, our beginner drum lessons for adults are built for musicians with little to no experience. We teach adults using the same core performance-based education philosophy as our drum lessons for kids—performing with a band accelerates the learning process. Adult students will perform live at a venue in Blackrock. Unlike other Blackrock drum lessons for beginners, School of Rock combines private drum lessons with weekly band rehearsals so students are ready to play in front of real, live audiences.

Key Concepts
  • RUDIMENTS
  • TIME SIGNATURES
  • TECHNIQUE
  • GROOVE

Intermediate to Advanced Drum Lessons

More experienced to advanced drum students need a drum lesson curriculum that builds upon foundational skills and continues to grow musical proficiency. That’s why at School of Rock Dublin Ireland, our drum lessons are customized for each student and his or her goals. Our Blackrock drum instructors integrate more complex techniques and concepts—intermediary grooves, shifts, meters and more—into a student's individual lessons and group band rehearsal, and will also select more difficult songs for his or her live performances.

 

Kid learns to sing at School of Rock Blackrock

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Dublin Ireland offers beginner singing lessons for kids. Our unique, performance-based approach develops students' musical proficiency by preparing them to perform live. At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, our vocal coaches are practicing musicians who integrate key music fundamentals—breathing, posture and more—into a curriculum based on performing with a band. Each week, beginner singing students participate in a private singing lesson and a band rehearsal.

Beginner Singing Lessons for Adults

School of Rock Dublin Ireland teaches adults how to sing in our innovative Adult Program. Students develop vocal skills at a challenging pace designed to help you see results with every singing lesson. Adult vocalists learn how to keep tempo, stay on-key and master advanced vocal techniques for a powerful and healthy voice. Our curriculum teaches students how to sing by using popular rock songs that emphasize key concepts. Each week, Adult Program students have a private singing lesson for beginners and group band rehearsal.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • HARMONY
  • POWER
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Singing Lessons

At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, our singing lessons for kids and adults are designed to help our students reach a high degree of musical proficiency. Intermediate and advanced singers take skills learned from previous singing lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. Our advanced singing lessons teach students to sing by performing popular rock songs that illustrate a specific vocal concept or technique. We pair weekly private singing lessons with weekly band rehearsals with the goal of getting musicians to perform live in Blackrock.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Blackrock

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Dublin Ireland offers beginner bass guitar lessons for kids that blend weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. This performance-based approach results in a high level of musical proficiency because it engages and inspires students. Every School of Rock bass instructor is a practicing musician in Blackrock and teaches bass lessons for kids that get great results. Beginners learn to play bass guitar by using popular rock songs that illustrate key concepts and techniques.

Beginner Bass Lessons for Adults

Adults looking to learn bass guitar can enroll in School of Rock’s Adult Program. No experience is necessary in our beginner bass guitar lessons for adults. At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, our experienced, local bass guitar instructors have the patience and skills to help adult students gain musical proficiency. As with all School of Rock music programs, our bass guitar lessons for adults ciriculum is performance-based, and include both weekly private instruction and weekly band rehearsals.

Key Concepts
  • GROOVE
  • TECHNIQUE
  • THEORY
  • TONE

Intermediate to Advanced Bass Lessons

Our intermediate to advanced bass guitar lessons teach Blackrock students the skills they need to become the backbone of a band. Students take skills from previous bass lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, our bass instructors use popular rock songs as a way of teaching students advanced concepts and techniques. We pair weekly private bass lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Kid learns to play piano at School of Rock Blackrock

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Blackrock. Our curriculum is performance-based, meaning that we prepare students to perform. Our piano lessons for beginners combine weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, our beginner keyboard lessons for kids take key concepts and music fundamentals—finger placement, scales, key differentiation and more—and teach them through popular rock songs. This approach inspires and engages students, which results in attaining a high level of musical proficiency. Our piano teachers have years of experience teaching music in the Blackrock area, and know how to coach and motivate students of any skill level to play the keyboard.

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Adults

The School of Rock Dublin Ireland Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Blackrock area learn to play piano through a combination of weekly private beginner piano lessons and weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock, our piano lessons give adult students the chance to perform in a band at local Blackrock music venues, taking them out of the classroom and onto the stage.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • TONE
  • THEORY
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Keyboard Lessons

At School of Rock Dublin Ireland, our keyboard lessons for kids and adults are designed to help students get results. Intermediate and advanced students take skills learned from beginner keyboard lessons and layer on more advanced piano techniques with concepts. Our local keyboard instructors are all practicing musicians in Blackrock, and use popular rock songs as a way of teaching complex skills. We pair weekly private piano lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Our Experienced Music Teachers

All of School of Rock Dublin Ireland’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Our instructors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence and build social skills.

Music Director Aidan Curran
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.
General Manager Lucy Lennox
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.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Vocal Teacher Bríd Lyons
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.
Guitar Teacher Nigel Clark
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.
Guitar Teacher Kevin Maxwell
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.
Drums Teacher, Guitar Teacher Colm Geraghty
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.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Stephen Davis
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.
Drums Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Adam Nealon
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.
Rookies Teacher Vitória Campos
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.
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Michael Cleary
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.
Assistant General Manager, Vocal Teacher Phoebe Dunning
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.
Vocal Teacher, Guitar Teacher Hannah Worrall
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!”
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher Benjamin Becerra
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.
Vocal Teacher Clodagh Ryan
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.
Vocals Teacher Kathryne Del Sesto
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.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Evan Butler
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.
Drum Teacher Tommy Gray
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.
Drum Teacher Jack Rice
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.
Guitar Teacher Steve Farrell
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.
Vocals Teacher, Guitar Teacher Niamh Farrell Lowe
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.
Drums Teacher Ryan McClelland
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!
Vocal & Keyboard + Piano Teacher Paddy Keyes
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.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Leo Leen
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.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Rookies Teacher Abbey Dawson
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.
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher Mo Sheerin
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.
Drum Teacher Meg Bruce
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.
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Reviews

What I like about the program is that my kids LOVE it!

This is so different from the music lessons that existed when I was a kid. These kids are actually making music and learning to play as a band. The performances are so impressive, and watching the kids gain confidence and express themselves on stage is priceless.

The structure around how kids learn is amazing.

Taking lessons to learn an instrument is one thing, but learning how to be a part of a band is on another level. These kids are learning how to communicate, respect people and their opinions, and how to be accountable for themselves. It’s more than just music here.

It's the best music program in the city.

Dedicated instructors and staff, vibrant atmosphere, and most importantly, it's fun! My 8-year-old has grown leaps and bounds in skill and personal confidence. If you're thinking about checking it out, don't wait, just do it!

The kids have a great time while learning to play.

Lifelong skills and relationships are born here. The staff shares their passion for music and are very professional and accommodating. Wish I had this type of exposure to music when I was growing up!

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