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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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April 2026

READ MUSIC the TRAD WAY

10

Apr

READ MUSIC the TRAD WAY

On Demand - Online

10 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2027

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

  • On Demand - Online
  • ‎€199.00

10 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2027

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

Music Reading for Trad Players - Made EASY!

19 Apr 2026 - 24 May 2026

6 weeks, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Online
  • ‎€295.00

19 Apr 2026 - 24 May 2026

6 weeks, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online course: 15 hours live online + 10 hours pre-recorded/course materials + 15 hours self-directed learning + a final live (online) viva assessment.

June 2026

ARIAM Associate Diploma Exam

2

Jun

ARIAM Associate Diploma Exam

Dublin

2 - 12 Jun 2026

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

  • Dublin
  • Price per session

2 - 12 Jun 2026

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 2026

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

  • Dublin
  • Price per session

2 - 12 Jun 2026

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 2026

6 - 10 Jul 2026

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

  • Dublin
  • ‎€150.00

6 - 10 Jul 2026

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 2026

Key Skills 2026 - Galway- LIVE

23

Aug

Key Skills 2026 - Galway- LIVE

Galway

Sun 23 Aug 2026

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

  • Galway
  • ‎€165.00

Sun 23 Aug 2026

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 2027 Piano Albums (All Grades), with performances, discussions, and tips on how to approach the technical and musical challenges of all pieces.

Key Skills 2026 - Thurles - LIVE

23

Aug

Key Skills 2026 - Thurles - LIVE

Thurles

Sun 23 Aug 2026

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

  • Thurles
  • ‎€165.00
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Sun 23 Aug 2026

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 2027 Piano Albums (All Grades), with performances, discussions, and tips on how to approach the technical and musical challenges of all pieces.

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Key Skills 2026 - Dublin (RIAM) - LIVE

30

Aug

Sun 30 Aug 2026

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

  • Dublin 2
  • ‎€165.00

Sun 30 Aug 2026

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 2027 Piano Albums (All Grades), with performances, discussions, and tips on how to approach the technical and musical challenges of all pieces.

September 2026

KEY SKILLS 2026 - REPLAY

14

Sep

KEY SKILLS 2026 - REPLAY

On Demand - Online

14 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 2027

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

  • On Demand - Online
  • ‎€155.00

14 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 2027

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

KEY SKILLS 2026 - REPLAY with on-demand access to the recorded session of the Dublin Key Skills live workshop. Devised by RIAM Professors Réamonn Keary and Lorna Horan, this immensely popular workshop for piano teachers examines all repertoire from the new RIAM 2027 Piano Albums (All Grades), with performances, discussions, and tips on how to approach the technical and musical challenges of all pieces.