Individual Lessons
APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027 WILL BE OPENING LATE AUTUMN
At Junior RIAM, we offer individual tuition to students up to the age of 18. Our faculty are experienced and enthusiastic teachers, providing guidance in technique, style and interpretation across a range of over 20 different instruments and voice.
For orchestral students, individual tuition is combined with ensemble performance, starting with string orchestra or junior wind ensemble and building up to symphony orchestra. Pianists and singers have the opportunity to join RIAM's Junior Choirs.
Regular solo performance opportunities are offered in Faculty Concerts, Competitions and in Assessments.
Students accepted onto the RIAM Young Artist Programme additionally receive masterclasses with visiting artists and chamber music coaching.
Junior RIAM students taking individual lessons take the following weekly curriculum:
Individual tuition is offered in the following:
Woodwind: Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, recorder
Brass: Trumpet, cornet, french horn, tenor horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba
Strings: Violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, guitar
Keyboard: Piano, organ, harpsichord, accordion
Percussion: Percussion, drumkit
Voice: Minimum age 15
Students are permitted to apply for a second or third study.
Fees: 40 minutes (Stages 1 - 10) €1,270, 60 minutes (Advanced Level) €1,850 for the Academic year starting September 2025
Preparatory, Levels 1 – 4
Time: 40 minutes
Numbers: 10 students maximum
Fees: €235 for the Academic year starting September 2025
Levels 5 - 7
Time: 40 minutes
Numbers: 6 students maximum
Fee: €445 for the Academic year starting September 2025
Levels 8 - 9
Time: 40 minutes
Numbers: 6 students maximum
Fee: €815 for the Academic year starting September 2025
Level 10
Time: 60 minutes
Numbers: 4 students maximum
Fee: €1,270 for the Academic year starting September 2025
Find out more on our Musicianship Class page
Chamber music coaching is regarded as an important aspect of young musicians training, and all Junior RIAM students have opportunities to receive coaching in carefully selected small groups that include duos, trios and quartets.
One of the following Junior Performing Groups as appropriate:
Wind Ensemble - 1.5 hours
Orchestra – 1.5 or 2 hours
Choir (optional) – 1.25 hours. Fee €465
Jazz Ensemble – 1.5 hours
Fee: €465 for external students for the Academic year starting September 2025