Des Carty Traditional Music School

A girl playing the banjo and a girl playing the fiddle at Des Carty Music School
Gentleman playing an electric guitar
Jodie and Louise singing at The Sugar Club
The Des Carty Traditional Music School in Tallaght, County Dublin aims to cater for all levels, beginners to advanced, age 6 and up. Courses run several weeks and are also available online.

The Des Carty Traditional Music School offers instruction in guitar, fiddle, gin whistle, banjo, percussion, ukulele, mandolin, bass, music theory, singing and voice training.

Courses generally run for 8, 10 and 12 weeks. Group classes are one hour per week. Private classes are half an hour per week. Online private classes are half an hour per week. All levels are accommodated, from beginners to advanced. Students aged 6 years and upwards.

The principle aim is to introduce students to the life long enjoyment and fulfilment that music can bring. The Des Carty Traditional Music School emphasise the importance of live performance and encourage new musicians to participate in social musical gatherings. Students' input is always welcome to help provide an enjoyable learning environment in which all musicians, teachers and students are rewarded.

Visit the website for summer school courses and availability.