Angie Flynn

Angie Flynn is a classical guitarist and music educator with over 30 years of teaching experience across conservatory and post-primary settings. She currently teaches group Classical Guitar and Musicianship at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, where she works with young students, helping them to develop strong technical foundations and musical understanding through both solo and ensemble playing. 

Angie graduated from Trinity College Dublin and the Royal Irish Academy of Music with a Bachelor in Music Education, achieving a First in Major Option Performance and a Commendation in Teaching Practice, having studied classical guitar with Marion Hyland, Emeritus Professor of Guitar at RIAM. She also holds an MA in Music Historical Studies from Maynooth University, graduating with First Class Honours, specialising in mid-20th century British art music. Classical guitar is her primary specialism, although her expertise extends across a wide range of playing styles and she has extensive experience preparing students for RIAM and Trinity College London examinations, as well as Junior and Leaving Certificate Music practical examinations.  

Angie taught Music at secondary level for over 20 years, serving as Head of Music Department and also as a choral and orchestral conductor. She has also examined Junior Certificate Music practical examinations for the State Examinations Commission. Her extensive experience singing in choirs includes the RTÉ Philharmonic Choir and both St Patrick’s Cathedral and Canticum Novum Chamber Choirs. She continues to be actively involved in ensemble performance as a member of GuitaRIAM, the Academy’s senior classical guitar ensemble.  

Angie is passionate about helping young guitarists grow and flourish as musicians in a warm, encouraging and inclusive environment, where they can build confidence, enjoy making music with others and develop a lifelong love for playing guitar.