Discover the Joy of Music

Welcome to McAuliffe School of Music based in Newport, Co. Tipperary - where every note counts and every student shines. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to further enhance your playing ability, we’re here to support your journey with expert guidance in a fun, welcoming environment.

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Piano / Keyboard

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Guitar

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Drums

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Bodhrán

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Banjo

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Mandolin

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Bouzouki

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Fiddle

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Concertina

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Flute

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Tin Whistle

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Button Accordion

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Harp

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Voice

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Music Theory

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Piano / Keyboard - Guitar - Drums - Bodhrán - Banjo - Mandolin - Bouzouki - Fiddle - Concertina - Flute - Tin Whistle - Button Accordion - Harp - Voice - Music Theory -

A Wide Range of Instruments

From piano to bodhrán, flute to fiddle - explore the joys of over a dozen traditional and modern instruments with passionate, skilled and friendly instruction.

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One-to-One Lessons

Personalised 30-minute lessons tailored to each student’s goals and learning style. Open to all ages and experience levels for a range of instruments.

ENROL

Learn for Pleasure or Exams

Whether you're learning for leisure or aiming for graded exams, we’ll support your musical goals every step of the way.

Lessons

DAYS

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

HOURS

3:30pm – 9:00pm

FORMAT

30-minute · One-to-one lessons

WHERE

Newport, Co. Tipperary

FAQs

Questions parents often ask us:

€25 for a 30-minute, one-to-one lesson. Fees are paid up front, per term. Late joiners - if there is space left and you join us partway through a term, you only pay for the lessons remaining.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:30pm to 9:00pm.
We teach 15+ instruments:

Piano / Keyboard - Acoustic Guitar - Electric Guitar - Ukulele - Drums - Bodhrán - Banjo - Mandolin - Bouzouki - Fiddle - Concertina - Flute - Tin Whistle - Button Accordion - Harp - Voice - PLUS Music Theory.

Traditional and modern, all under one roof.

Lesson times for your chosen instrument are subject to tutor availability - you can help us to accommodate you by listing your preferred instrument on our waitlist (this just helps us plan ahead).
We would generally suggest the earliest would be 5 years of age. That’s for piano for example - but it really depends on the instrument.

Get in touch via email or instagram DM and our music school Director, Brian McAuliffe, will be happy to advise accordingly
Absolutely. All ages and all levels, from complete beginners to players returning after years away.
Not at all. Some students work towards graded exams, others learn purely for the love of it. Both are equally welcome here.
In our opinion there’s no such thing as ‘easy’ instrument - they all have their challenges! The key is patience, practice and perseverance.
Piano is a great option for young aspiring musicians - it teaches all the fundamentals! Piano helps to teach notation and rhythm!
Ideally you purchase the instrument you want to learn so you can practise at home. We are always here to try to help source one.

Instrument rental is also available through our friends at Steamboat in Limerick and we're happy to point you in the right direction.
All lessons are one-to-one and so concurrent, “sibling slots” can often be arranged to occur at the same time (secured on a first-come, first-served basis.)

Get in touch about next term and we'll see what's possible!
The current term is fully booked now so our waitlist for enrolment for the January term is now open.

Joining the waitlist just means you hear the moment places open up - meaning you can secure your preferred lesson time before we open enrolment to the public.
Still have a question you’d like us to answer? We’d be happy to assist!

Get in touch via email or instagram DM and our music school Director, Brian McAuliffe, will be happy to advise you accordingly.

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Meet School Director
– Brian McAuliffe

Brian McAuliffe is a multi-instrumentalist from Newport, Co. Tipperary. Tap to read why he’s dedicating his life to sharing his love of music with our local community.

Brian's musical roots run deep, growing up in a family immersed in traditional Irish music. With years of teaching experience both in primary education and music instruction, Brian’s approach is warm, patient, and always tailored to the needs of each individual student.

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NEW TERM · JANUARY 2027

First in line for January.

Term 1 filled up fast, and Term 2 begins the week of 11 January 2027.

Put your child’s name on the waitlist and you'll be the first to know when enrolment opens.

No payment required now. No spam ever.
Just a heads up when spaces open up.