Centre Information

The Laois School of Music Durrow operates on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesday in The Old Boys School and offers Piano, Group Keyboards, Flute, Group Recorder, Guitar and Kindermusic. The Centre is part of the Laois School of Music, based in Portlaoise, and is co-ordinated locally by Durrow native Vicky Murphy. Fees apply as per Portlaoise Centre. For further enquiries contact Vicky on 086 1000230.

 Kindermusic is for children from age 4 (must be school-going) to 7 years. It is a wonderful way to begin music education. The classes are 40 minutes duration and are carried out in a fun and educational way. 

 Group Keyboards are for children from age 7 upwards. It is an ideal introduction to the piano for those who enjoy the social aspect of group tuition. Classes are in groups of 4 for a duration of 40 minutes per class.                       

 Guitar may be taken individually or in pairs from age 8 upwards. Guitar playing can take quite a while to acquire the skill of fingering and strumming strings – don’t expect instant results!

 Piano will be on an individual basis only from age 6 upwards. Piano playing develops a child’s understanding of chords and harmonies.              

 Group Recorder is for children from age 6 upwards for a 40 minute class. The recorder is an ideal introduction to a woodwind instrument.

 Flute lessons begin age 9/10. The Flute is probably the most popular wind instrument and is very versatile for playing all genres of music. Lessons available individually or in pairs.