Libra Strings

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Libra Strings – inspirational instrumental teaching with fun and freedom

The Libra Strings programme will run during the week at the Music Generation Creative Centre in Limerick City and on Saturdays in the Irish Chamber Orchestra studio on the UL campus.

Lessons are available for all ages and levels. Pre-instrumental (for junior and senior infants), beginner, intermediate and advanced string tuition in violin, viola, cello and double bass.

The programme is overseen by Diane Daly, violinist with the Irish Chamber Orchestra and Director of Classical Strings at the Irish World Academy.

The teaching team have been hand-picked and represent the highest standard of international excellence in the field.

The programme focuses on developing all-round musicianship and keeping the fun of music-making at the centre of every session.

Sign Up for 2021/22

The programme focuses on developing all-round musicianship and keeping the fun of music-making at the centre of every session.

Fees

The core lesson unit is a forty minute session per week, which costs €28.

This has proved the ideal length for most age groups, to allow a mix of technique, repertoire and musicianship.  Shorter and longer sessions are available on request.

Shared lessons are available where the young people are of similar age and experience level.

Inspirational instrumental teaching with fun and freedom

Instrument Rental

Small-sized violins are available for rent at €50 for the whole year. Children often require different sizes during the year and this rent charge covers all moving upward needs and sizes.

There is a deposit charge of €100 when a violin is handed out but is fully refundable when violin is returned safely.

For queries around programme content please contact diane.daly@ul.ie

Dates

ACADEMY BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS

  • Term starts Saturday 18th September
  • Mid Term         25th October and resume 1st November 2021
  • Christmas         21st December and resume 3rd January 2022
  • Mid Term         21st February and resume February 28th 2022
  • Easter               11th April and resume 22nd April 2022.
  • Bank Holidays   (Any classes that fall on a Bank Holiday will be rescheduled)

CREATIVE CENTRE HOURS

  • Monday to Friday – 3.30pm to 7pm

ICO Studio HOURS

  • Saturdays– 10am to 3pm