Upcoming Courses
Summer CampOur camp is designed so that it is incredible fun and suitable for children of primary school age. Children will learn the basics of music theory and performance with teaching and demonstrations on a wide variety of instruments.
While the entire week costs very little, there are family discounts available as well. Contact us for more details on discounts. The children get hands on experience of playing instruments including the drums, Guitars (acoustic, electric, bass etc.), Grand piano, Organ, Banjo, Violin, Cello - the list goes on. Performance and speech & drama are practised and taught throughout the week. The entire experience is extremely fun and interactive for all children with plenty of practical hands on learning. Each year our Summer Camp is completely booked out; early reservation is essential. Leaving Certificate GrindsPrior to sitting the Leaving Certificate examinations in most schools, many students report they received too little guidance, failed to prepare adequately or they would just like to brush up on some theory prior to sitting the examinations.
Fortunately, MAME are here to help. We offer a comprehensive and student orientated grind course for music preparation. Through our grinds classes we give students a breakdown of previous examination questions, guidance on how best to approach and answer specific style questions, while also dealing with the core fundamentals of music for the Leaving Certificate. Our grinds classes are well recognised as an effective resource for exam preparation we are listed with www.grinddoctor.ie as a top source for tuition in music. Musicianship SeminarsFor the student who has already mastered the basics, we offer a range of different classes which will explore more advanced techniques and styles. The aim of these seminars is improvement and development.
This is considered an advanced class and as such, will not suit beginners. Different styles of play are taught in different seminars. Please contact us directly to book your place. Pop Music ClassesPopular music by definition belongs to a number of musical genres but has a wide appeal. The simplicity of popular music makes it a very attractive area of study for younger students. Students may be streamed into classes based on age, however, classes are not limited to the younger students.
Popular music classes encompass all the aspects of popular music including song structure, melody writing and backing chords, performance choreography and body language, the history and development of popular music, popular music from a global perspective, and musicianship. The use of technology in performance is also explored and students will learn how to set up stage equipment etc throughout the course. Students do not need to know how to play any instrument prior to beginning class. |
Traditional HarpThe annual MAME traditional Irish Harp course runs throughout the summer. This popular course is aimed at students who have an interest in the Harp and would wish to better their knowledge and performance. The course is two weeks in duration. Numbers are kept to a minimum and classes are streamed based on ability.
Beginners are welcome. The course facilitates students of all levels of experience and proficiency. Please contact us to discuss availability. Children and adult students will not be in the same class. MAME: Rock School"Rock Music" is very modern and new genre of music. Rock is a form of popular music and originated from rock and roll and pop music. This particular genre of music is very energetic and typically younger students are particularly interested and find it very enjoyable playing in this style. The MAME Rock School offers students the opportunity to study many different instruments with an emphasis on this specific genre.
The class has been formed to meet the ever growing demand for effective tuition in this style of music. Students typically study a variety of instruments including the electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, piano synthesiser and percussion. Students are encouraged to be creative. Accordion ClassThe MAME accordion classes and tuition have always been very popular. Students can learn their favourite tunes and pieces in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Both the button and piano accordion are taught at MAME. Students do not need to own an instrument to partake. Traditional Irish music provides a fantastic social experience through gigs and music sessions. If you would like further information, or to book a place, please use the buttons below. WWW.MAME.IE |