Student Information
Registrations
What's Included
Registration & Classes Venue
Classes will start promptly at 10am so please be there in plenty of time to collect your paper work and find out where your class will be.
Welcome sessions
Class and learning format
It is expected that students have some prior competence with their chosen instrument and in the playing of traditional Irish music. Most classes will be taught at an intermediate to advanced level. All classes are taught in the traditional style, by ear, and students are expected to be familiar with playing traditional Irish music and comfortable learning by ear.
The classes are not suitable for beginners or for advanced musicians from other genres. If you have any questions, or would like advice in evaluating your playing level, please don't hesitate to contact us.
It is appropriate to bring a recording device and a note book to take notes. The tutor is not obliged to write out the tunes for the student. Any recording during the classes is for student learning purposes only and not to be published or posted on the internet.
Ceol wind up
Please, where possible, take care when making your departure travel bookings and allow yourself enough time not to have to hurry out of class early. It takes about 20 minutes to drive to the airport from the central city area.
Note: There is usually a friendly and relaxed wind-down session at (venue to be announced) during Monday afternoon.
FAQs
What is included in my registration?
Students have 1 concert & 1 ceili ticket included as part of their registration * Registered students will have a Ceili ticket and Concert ticket included with their registration pack to be picked up on Saturday morning between 9 and 10am at The Nelson Centre for Musical Arts (48 Nile St, corner of Nile and Collingwood Streets).
What if I want more concert tickets?
If you require more concert tickets please indicate on your registration form or Email us and we will include your extra tickets in your registration pack – but these must be paid for on collection of your registration pack on Saturday morning.
What if classes are full?
Some classes are very popular (Flute and Fiddle). Classes are capped at 20 students to ensure an ideal learning environment for everybody. Classes with either be closed when they reach the cap or if we think that there is enough interest we look into recruiting an extra tutor and split these classes loosely on ability. It is better to be with learners of similar ability. If this happens we rotate the tutors between the classes to ensure that everyone gets time with both tutors.
What if we have to cancel classes?
In the unlikely event of a particular class having very low numbers of registrations, we reserve the right to cancel that class. In that case, you will be able to transfer to another class or get a refund.
Do I get a refund if I cancel my classes?
A full refund will be given to students who cancel their registration before the 7th May. A 50% refund will be given to students who cancel between 7th May and 7 days prior to the school commencing. No refunds are available if requested within 7 days of the school commencing.
Do you teach beginner classes?
It is expected that students have some prior competence with their chosen instrument and in the playing of traditional Irish music. Most classes will be taught at an intermediate to advanced level.
All classes are taught in the traditional style, by ear, and students are expected to be familiar with playing traditional Irish music and comfortable learning by ear.
The classes are not suitable for beginners or for advanced musicians from other genres. If you have any questions, or would like advice in evaluating your playing level, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Do I need to bring a recording device?
It is appropriate to bring a recording device such as a smartphone and a note book to take notes. Any recording during the classes is for student learning purposes only and not to be published or posted on the internet.
Will I get written music?
The tutor is not obliged to write out the tunes for the student.