Courses

RIAM’s Short Courses offer you the opportunity to participate in a range of online and in-person courses, delivered by our expert faculty.

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September 2024

KEY SKILLS 2024 - REPLAY

8

Sep

KEY SKILLS 2024 - REPLAY

On Demand - Online

8 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025

34 weeks, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • On Demand - Online
  • ‎€130.00

8 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025

34 weeks, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

KEY SKILLS 2024 - REPLAY with on-demand access to the recorded session of the Dublin Key Skills live workshop.

March 2025

READ MUSIC the TRAD WAY

1

Mar

READ MUSIC the TRAD WAY

On Demand - Online

1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026

53 weeks, 12:00 AM - 11:45 PM

  • On Demand - Online
  • ‎€199.00

1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026

53 weeks, 12:00 AM - 11:45 PM

Music Reading for Trad Players - Made EASY!

April 2025

Piano to Organ Conversion Course

3

Apr

Piano to Organ Conversion Course

Dublin

Limited places

3 Apr 2025 - 29 May 2025

6 sessions (Thursdays weekly, with 2 breaks)

  • Dublin
  • ‎€210.00

3 Apr 2025 - 29 May 2025

6 sessions (Thursdays weekly, with 2 breaks)

RIAM Head of Early Music David Adams helps pianists to transfer their skills to organ playing over a 6-session course

Adult Music Theory Classes (Entry Level)

8

Apr

Limited places

8 Apr 2025 - 27 May 2025

8 weeks, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

  • Dublin
  • ‎€195.00

8 Apr 2025 - 27 May 2025

8 weeks, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

This course is a practical guide to understanding music from the ground up, giving you the tools to apply theory directly to your instrument and expand your musical abilities. Join us and transform the way you connect with the music you love.

Family "Drum & Beatz"

13

Apr

Family "Drum & Beatz"

Dublin

Sold out

Sun 13 Apr 2025

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)

  • Dublin
  • ‎€15.00

Sun 13 Apr 2025

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)

Bond through beats, unleash creativity together with your child(ren) and make unforgettable memories!

Leaving Cert Music Easter Revision

22

Apr

Leaving Cert Music Easter Revision

Countrywide

22 - 23 Apr 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Countrywide
Presented by
  • ‎€230.00

22 - 23 Apr 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Intensive two-day ONLINE Leaving Cert Music Easter Revision course with Kim Fallen Bailey.

Family "Drum & Beatz"

27

Apr

Family "Drum & Beatz"

Dublin

Sold out

Sun 27 Apr 2025

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)

  • Dublin
  • ‎€15.00

Sun 27 Apr 2025

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)

Bond through beats, unleash creativity together with your child(ren) and make unforgettable memories!

Ditties for Dotes

30

Apr

Ditties for Dotes

Dublin

Limited places

30 Apr 2025 - 4 Jun 2025

6 sessions (Wednesdays 11:15 - 11:45 AM)

  • Dublin
  • ‎€85.00

30 Apr 2025 - 4 Jun 2025

6 sessions (Wednesdays 11:15 - 11:45 AM)

A six-week early-years music class for 3 - 18 months olds & their parents, grandparents or minders

Tunes for Toddlers (Age Group II)

30

Apr

Limited places

30 Apr 2025 - 4 Jun 2025

6 sessions (Wednesdays 2:00 - 2:30 PM)

  • Dublin
  • ‎€85.00

30 Apr 2025 - 4 Jun 2025

6 sessions (Wednesdays 2:00 - 2:30 PM)

A six-week early-years music class for 3 – 4-year olds & their parents, grandparents or minders

Tunes for Toddlers (Age Group I)

30

Apr

Limited places

30 Apr 2025 - 4 Jun 2025

6 sessions (Wednesdays 2:45 - 3:15 PM)

  • Dublin
  • ‎€85.00

30 Apr 2025 - 4 Jun 2025

6 sessions (Wednesdays 2:45 - 3:15 PM)

A six-week early-years music class for 1.5 – 3-year olds & their parents, grandparents or minders

May 2025

Well Sing Choir (Thursday Afternoon)

1

May

1 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

7 weeks, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Dublin
  • ‎€45.00

1 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

7 weeks, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

3.30 - 4.45pm on Thursdays - 6 week Choir ensemble course for any level of singer interested in joining a fun-filled "afternoon" singing group, with a special focus on areas of well-being and health.

11 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025

4 weeks, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Dublin
  • ‎€225.00

11 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025

4 weeks, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn how to develop your own Junior Music Ensemble and/or a Primary School or community-based Music Project.

Well Sing Choir (Wednesday Lunchtime)

14

May

14 May 2025 - 2 Jul 2025

8 weeks, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

  • Dublin
  • ‎€45.00

14 May 2025 - 2 Jul 2025

8 weeks, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

12.00 - 1.15pm on Wednesdays - 6 weeks Choir ensemble course for any level of singer interested in joining a fun-filled singing group, with a special focus on areas of well-being and health.

Well Sing Choir (Wednesday Evening)

21

May

21 May 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

6 weeks, 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Dublin
  • ‎€45.00

21 May 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

6 weeks, 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5.45 - 7.00pm on Wednesdays - 6 weeks Choir ensemble course for any level of singer interested in joining a fun-filled "evening" singing group, with a special focus on areas of well-being and health.

June 2025

ARIAM Associate Diploma Exam

2

Jun

ARIAM Associate Diploma Exam

Dublin

2 - 12 Jun 2025

2 weeks, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Dublin
  • Price per session

2 - 12 Jun 2025

2 weeks, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

RIAM certified teachers and performers are dedicated lifelong learners who are passionate about playing their part in music and drama education and performance.

LRIAM Licentiate Diploma Exam

2

Jun

LRIAM Licentiate Diploma Exam

Dublin

2 - 12 Jun 2025

2 weeks, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Dublin
  • Price per session

2 - 12 Jun 2025

2 weeks, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

RIAM certified teachers and performers are dedicated lifelong learners who are passionate about playing their part in music and drama education and performance.

Family "Drum & Beatz"

8

Jun

Family "Drum & Beatz"

Dublin

Sold out

Sun 8 Jun 2025

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)

  • Dublin
  • ‎€15.00

Sun 8 Jun 2025

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)

Bond through beats, unleash creativity together with your child(ren) and make unforgettable memories!

Intro to Junior Musical Theatre

16

Jun

Intro to Junior Musical Theatre

Dublin

Limited places

16 - 20 Jun 2025

5 days (Monday to Friday - 10am to 4pm)

  • Dublin
  • ‎€295.00

16 - 20 Jun 2025

5 days (Monday to Friday - 10am to 4pm)

Calling all young musical theatre enthusiasts (13-17), for a summer acting and singing course with one of Ireland's leading Stage Directors Tony Finnegan.

Wellness Retreat

21

Jun

Wellness Retreat

Dublin

21 - 23 Jun 2025

3 days, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Dublin
  • ‎€175.00

21 - 23 Jun 2025

3 days, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Summer wellness sessions held at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.

Dublin Youth Choir’s Summer Sing

30

Jun

30 Jun 2025 - 4 Jul 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Dublin
  • ‎€185.00

30 Jun 2025 - 4 Jul 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Dublin Youth Choir Summer Course

July 2025

Read Music the Trad Way - LIVE at Scoil Samhraidh Wille Clancy

7

Jul

7 - 11 Jul 2025

1 week, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

  • Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
  • ‎€150.00

7 - 11 Jul 2025

1 week, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

In this short course, Dr. Liz Doherty will help you learn how to read Irish traditional music using a simple, 4-step system and a suite of resources designed especially for the traditional musician.

Young Pianists' Summer Intensive Course

7

Jul

Limited places

7 - 11 Jul 2025

1 week, 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM

  • Dublin
  • ‎€215.00

7 - 11 Jul 2025

1 week, 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM

Summer course for ambitious young pianists who wish to dedicate a week to refine their technique & performance skills.

August 2025

Key Skills 2025 - Ennis - LIVE

24

Aug

Key Skills 2025 - Ennis - LIVE

Ennis

Sun 24 Aug 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Ennis
  • ‎€160.00

Sun 24 Aug 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours)

Devised by RIAM Professors Réamonn Keary and Lorna Horan, this immensely popular workshop for piano teachers examines all repertoire from the new RIAM 2026 Piano Albums, with performances, discussions, and tips on how to approach the technical and musical challenges of all pieces.

Key Skills 2025 - Thurles - LIVE

24

Aug

Key Skills 2025 - Thurles - LIVE

Thurles

Sun 24 Aug 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Thurles
  • ‎€160.00

Sun 24 Aug 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours)

Devised by RIAM Professors Réamonn Keary and Lorna Horan, this immensely popular workshop for piano teachers examines all repertoire from the new RIAM 2026 Piano Albums, with performances, discussions, and tips on how to approach the technical and musical challenges of all pieces.