"Our son Ferdia, has been attending Castleknock School of Music since he was two. He is now eight and both he and us have had a wonderful experience with CSM over all those years. Ferdia has really enjoyed his mini music classes, all the piano playing, choir, singing, concerts, making a cd, the RIAM exams and the event with President Mary McAleese. Ferdia has had a passion for music since he was very little and CSM has been perfect for him. Eileen and the rest of the staff at CSM are doing a great job."
Fiachra and Fidelma O'Cairbre
Clonsilla, Dublin 15
"I am 14 yrs of age and I love studying piano at CSM. I have been here for 3 years now. Eileen is the best teacher, very patient, good fun and I got Distinction in my piano exam before Christmas. CSM ROCKS!"
Jasmine Gerhardt
Ongar Park, Dublin 15
"Margaret took on our special needs children after a trial session of the "bouncing babies" music class at the request of one of the mums, even though our children range from 2 - 8 years of age. Our kids love the music and they adore Margaret. She has really connected with them and the simple, cheerful songs, and the use of puppets, small drums and shakers are perfect for their co-ordination, development and speech and language as an extra bonus. This is nearly like music therapy and a lot of fun for them! The parents enjoy it too as we have seen the difference it has made to our special kids over the last 2 years."
Christine Harmes
Castleknock, Dublin 15
"Hi, My name is Thomas Kelly and when I retired 5 years ago, I was lucky enough to be accepted into CSM for piano. I have not looked back and with the continued support of my teacher Eileen and other staff, I am currently studying for my Grade 6 Piano and Theory exam. Thank you CSM! There is a great buzz for children and a great welcome for adults so all you adults come along and rediscover your cultural side – you never know what you might find."
Thomas Kelly
Hillcrest Park Dublin 11
- Senior Citizens classes -
"Defne started Castleknock School of Music when she was 2.5 years old. She attended all the wonderful colours of the Mini Music Academy: Bonny Bluebirds, Red Robins, Yellow Bunnies, and Green Frogs, not to mention two annual CSM summer schools. She started piano lessons with Eileen when she was 4.5 years old. She has found a real love for music and developed piano skills in CSM with friendly and caring teachers who became part of our family. In 2011, Defne became 3rd in Newpark Music Festival. In the same year, she also got RIAM High Achiever Award and amongst many students she was chosen to perform in the RIAM Awards Ceremony in the Shelbourne Hotel in November 2011.. Now she is almost 8 years old and loves her piano."
Gokhan Gultoprak
Blanchardstown
“Since joining CSM, Heathers confidence has greatly improved and her ability to remember words within songs has excelled”
R. Kneeshaw
Dunboyne Castle, Co. Meath
“Claudia has really flourished since going to CSM with Margaret. E see the benefit not just in her appreciation of music but other aspects of her development e.g. confidence and imagination. She has also learnt a lot about musical notes, the composers, instruments and lots of lovely songs.”
Liz Cunningham
Talbot Court, Castleknock, Dublin 15
“Rohan is in CSM for the past 2 years. He is really enjoying the classes. His teachers is great in teaching him.”
Rajeena Mullasseril
Bramblefield, Clonee, Dublin 15
"When my son Luke came to me expressing a wish to learn an instrument I felt a bit out of my depth as my own musical background is very limited. So after doing some research I found that Castleknock School of Music held summer music camps every year for children who may be interested in learning an instrument. I have to say this was the best decision I have ever made. The camp gave Luke the opportunity to try a number of instruments before he chose the Violin. I decided to continue with Castleknock School of Music because of their "whole child" approach to music education. In short, I was impressed, their program includes theory classes as standard and also includes the Ready! Steady! Go! Choir which is free. Luke has thrived at Castleknock School of Music under the endlessly patient and excellent tuition of Antonio Garcia Lopez. Over the last two years myself and my husband have had many wonderful experiences at CSM including the Christmas and Summer concerts but especially last summer when Luke had the wonderful opportunity to play his violin for President Mary McAleese. I think the greatest gift CSM has given Luke is to encourage his love of music, his enthusiasm about sharing his music in school or at home and his confidence when playing to front of an audience. Well done CSM!!
Deborah McMahon
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15