The Peter Dee Academy of Music.
Providing the highest standard of music education in the Mid-West of Ireland since 1972.
Our featured courses.
Piano
Guitar (Acoustic & Electric)
Bass Guitar
Keyboard
Accordion
Concertina
Harp
Violin
Banjo
Mandolin
Tin whistle
Flute
Saxophone
Clarinet
Drums
Voice
Theory
Teacher Diploma
Ensemble
Traditional Groups
Junior & Leaving Cert Music
What makes us unique?
The Peter Dee Academy of Music is unique in that it presents the student with an opportunity to study various music styles including Classical, Contemporary, Jazz, Rock and Irish Traditional to the highest level. It is also unique because of its use of proven classroom materials and teaching techniques, which utilize years of collective experience, the sum of which is not only academically sound but musically practical. The Academy encourages and recognizes the need for musical participation and creative music making.
Find the right teacher for you.
We all learn in different ways, at the Peter Dee Academy of Music we know this and will strive to find you the best Teacher
The Peter Dee Academy of Music‘s main objective is to develop an appreciation and enjoyment of music in all it’s students in both a formal and informal setting. Although examinations are an integral and important aspect of the study of music, they are not compulsory. The Academy encourages students and teachers to communicate by listening, participating and co-operating inmusic making with a sense of fun and identity. The individual needs, likes and goals of each student are taken into consideration when a course of study is undertaken
Our Staff
Denis Carey - Director
A native of Newport, Co. Tipperary, Denis is a musician, composer, educator and arranger with a diverse musical background from Irish Traditional to classical, jazz, rock and pop. He has been the owner and director of the Academy since the mid nineties.
Many of his compositions have been performed by various international groups and orchestras including: Symphony Nova Scotia, Scottish National Orchestra, and the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.
As director of the Academy Denis is committed to maintaining the current expert level of music tuition and to encourage more people of all age groups to take part in “music making”.
Teachers
Our teachers are diverse in their qualifications and life experiences of musical expression, teaching from many different genres of music. Throughout the year various workshops and master classes incorporating the many different instruments take place at the Academy. Students of the Academy have won many scholarships and competitions through the years and have gone on to successful careers as teachers and performers.
One to one lessons,
ensemble groups and more.
As well as one to one lessons, we also offer ensemble groups, traditional music groups, theory lessons, teacher diplomas, Junior & Leaving Certificate music and more. Check out our full list of courses available here.