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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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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!

July 2025

Read Music the Trad Way - LIVE at Scoil Samhraidh Willie 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.

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.

Key Skills 2025 - Dublin (RIAM) - LIVE

31

Aug

Sun 31 Aug 2025

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

  • Dublin
  • ‎€160.00

Sun 31 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.

September 2025

Sound Recording & Music Production

1

Sep

Limited places

1 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2025

8 weeks, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Dublin
  • ‎€350.00

1 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2025

8 weeks, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Develop fundamental skills in Music Technology to create and hone your unique sound.

KEY SKILLS 2025 - REPLAY

15

Sep

KEY SKILLS 2025 - REPLAY

On Demand - Online

15 Sep 2025 - 1 May 2026

33 weeks, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • On Demand - Online
  • ‎€145.00

15 Sep 2025 - 1 May 2026

33 weeks, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

KEY SKILLS 2025 - REPLAY with on-demand access to the recorded session of the Dublin Key Skills live workshop.

Improvisation for Musicians - Outside the Lines

22

Sep

Limited places

22 Sep 2025 - 10 Nov 2025

6 sessions, Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 PM

  • Dublin
  • ‎€150.00

22 Sep 2025 - 10 Nov 2025

6 sessions, Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Improvisation Course for Musicians exploring ideas inside and outside the box.

October 2025

Mindfulness and Performance Anxiety for Professionals
Limited places

7 Oct 2025 - 18 Nov 2025

Tuesdays 6 sessions x 2 hours (6-8 PM)

  • Dublin
  • ‎€275.00

7 Oct 2025 - 18 Nov 2025

Tuesdays 6 sessions x 2 hours (6-8 PM)

Discover a path to peak performance and personal growth