Classes
Everything we offer
From piano to percussion, opera to art — here's everything on offer.
How it works
Three steps from here to the stage. Everything you need to know before you register.
Browse & choose your classes
Pick 5 one-hour classes from the categories below. You'll attend all 5 every day of the week. Choose a 6th alternative in case your first choice is full or doesn't run. Check minimum requirements for each class — some need prior experience.
Register & pay
Register online from 8th March. Early bird rates (€150 full / €75 Semibreves) run until 12th April. Standard rates apply after. Family discounts available for 2+ children. A €4.50 booking fee applies to all registrations.
Show up & play
6–10 July, 10am–4pm at Errigal College, Letterkenny. Bring your instrument, packed lunch, and water. Friday is the Showcase Concert — perform what you've learned for family and friends from 4:15pm - 6:30pm.
Eleven categories, over thirty options, something for everyone
Choose five classes each day. Beginners welcome. Advanced players thrive. The week moves fast, and by Friday you're performing on stage.
Pick a 6th alternative class in case your first choice is full or doesn't run. All classes run subject to sufficient numbers and availability.
Ages 6–8 · Half-day programme
Where it all begins
Our half-day programme (10am–1pm) for the youngest musicians. Explore rhythm, percussion and song along with interludes for art, movement and outdoor activities. An introduction to the magic of music — learning about beat, rhythm, pitch, tempo and dynamics through singing, percussion, ukulele and games.
Meet the people behind the music
Experienced musicians who know how to teach and how to inspire.
Tracy Friel
Semibreves
Leads our half-day Semibreves programme for ages 6-8, bringing rhythm and song to life through percussion, ukulele and games.
Jonathan Huss
Piano Solo
Individual piano tuition suitable for students from preliminary level through to Grade 8.
David Doonan
Piano Master Class & Duets
Intensive masterclass experience for advanced piano students and fun duet partnerships paired by level.
Edan Bradley
Piano Jazz & Beginners
Jazz masterclass for advanced students and a gentle introduction to piano for absolute beginners.
Nigel Crossan
Wind
Wind instrument tuition for flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone and other woodwind players.
Gareth McComb
Brass & Improvisation
Brass tuition for trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba and other brass players. Also leads improvisation workshops.
Sarah Ponsonby
Strings, Donegal Pops & Junior Orchestra
Award-winning cellist leading our strings programme, the Donegal Pops orchestra and Junior Orchestra.
Sara Laughlin
Voice & Musical Theatre
Leads solo voice and musical theatre classes, bringing energy and expression to every session.
Riana Lynch
Voice & Contemporary Choir
Vocal tutor for solo voice and director of the contemporary choir covering pop, rock, jazz and gospel.
Rita Demaria
Voice & Introduction to Opera
Vocal tutor and opera specialist. Explore breathing techniques, core repertoire and performance skills.
Declan McClafferty
Guitar, Bass & Teenage Kicks
Multi-instrumentalist session musician and songwriter. Runs guitar, electric bass and the Teenage Kicks ensemble.
Finbarr Doherty
Guitar & Song Writing
Singer-songwriter who has released CDs of his own work. Co-leads guitar classes and the songwriting workshop.
Kieran Devlin
Ukulele
Learn to play the ukulele — a fun and accessible instrument for beginners of all ages as well as those with 2+ years experience.
Seamus Devenny
Drums, Anything Orchestra & Song Writing
Teaches drums, violin and plays in several bands. Leads the Anything Orchestra and co-leads songwriting.
Thomas Duffy
Samba
Venture up the Amazon River to create songs and rhythms with unusual instruments, drums and folkloric beats.
Ronan McKee
Orchestral Percussion & African Drums
From triangle to kettle drums, plus a new hands-on exploration of traditional West African dance rhythms.
Sean Miguel Murray
Drums
Co-leads drum kit tuition alongside Seamus Devenny.
Julie Griffiths
Art, Craft & Design
Take a break from music and uncover your artistic skills. Create beautiful things!
Linda Bennett
Modern Dance
Modern dance, rock jazz and funky disco. Trained at Laban Dance Centre, Goldsmith College London.