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!

May 2025

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.

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.

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.

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

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.