Every river makes a music of its own
River Nore Music Academy
An exciting new music school based in the Centre of Kilkenny city. We currently offer a selection of music programmes for children.
VISION
To deliver high-quality music opportunities tailored to the individual needs of every member in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
MISSION
To become Kilkenny’s Music Academy which creates a professional, positive, and fun environment where everyone is given an equal opportunity to achieve personal excellence in some element of music and to foster society realizing the benefits of a cultural and artistic lifestyle.
A celebration of Croatian culture and international friendship through music!
With the generous support of the Central State Office for Croats Abroad, a unique four-day cultural and musical event will be held in Kilkenny, bringing together Croats and Irish. The programme features cultural exchange, presentations by Irish and Croatian teachers, concerts at River Nore Music Academy and Roth House, a masterclass, and an international summer camp for children from Croatia and Ireland.
Exclusive Masterclass 
Meet Our Masterclass Guest
Assistant Professor Zdravko Drenjančević, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer | Department of Music | Academy of Arts and Culture, Osijek, Croatia
We are thrilled to welcome Professor Zdravko Drenjančević—an esteemed academic, accomplished musician, and respected scholar—as a special guest in our summer Masterclass series.
Ph.D Drenjančević currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in Solfeggio at the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek, Croatia. He is widely recognized for his dedication to music education and theory.
His musical journey began in his hometown of Osijek, where he completed both his primary and secondary music education, specialising in piano. He later graduated from the Faculty of Education in Osijek with a degree in Music Education. Pursuing further academic excellence, he obtained both his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Composition and Music Theory from the prestigious Academy of Music in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Alongside his teaching and artistic endeavours, Dr Drenjančević is actively engaged in academic research, with particular focus on music theory, musicology, and ethnomusicology.
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn from an inspiring guest teacher this July!
What you’ll learn:
🎶 Learn your favourite popular song – melody and chords – in just one hour!
🎹 Ages 12+ | Basic music knowledge required
Dates:
📅 7th & 8th July
📍 River Nore Music Academy
Booking:
📧 Reserve your lesson via email or phone.
💳 Pay per session – no long-term commitment.
Limited spaces available – don’t miss this inspiring experience!
SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS 2025
☀️ Dates & Times:
🗓️ 7th July – 11th July / (Mon-Fri)
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓️ 5th August – 8th August (Tue-Fri)
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🎟️ Prices:
175 euros (July Camp) – Sibling discount: 30 euros off!
140 euros (August Camp) – Sibling discount: 20 euros off!
🎶 SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS 2025 🎶
River Nore Music Academy
Children Age 5-13
Booking here: https://forms.gle/f1w6sKek3XLiRd6PA
🎉 What’s Included:
✨ A week full of music, rhythm & art
✨ Try out all our instruments
✨ Fun musical games and activities
✨ Explore rhythm and creativity
✨ Make new friends and enjoy a musical adventure!
🚀 Places are limited – Don’t miss out!
📍 At River Nore Music Academy
🎶 Student Recitals – June 2025 🎶
We’re excited to announce that some of our groups and instruments will be performing every Sunday in June! Join us for these special performances on the following dates:
8th, 15th , 22nd and 29th June
FLEXIBLE SUMMER LESSONS JULY & AUGUST
If you’re free during July and August and would like to learn a new instrument, or if you’re already one of our students and want to improve your skills or simply learn a song for fun – you’re welcome to join our summer lessons!
There’s no term commitment – just book your lesson by email or phone and pay only for the session you attend. We’re flexible with both days and times, so we’ll do our best to find a slot that suits you.
Please note: Attending summer lessons does not guarantee a place for the September term. Places for September will depend on availability.
Academic Year 2025/2026
September 1 – December 14, 2025
Duration: 14 weeks, divided into two parts:
- Part 1: 8 weeks (September 1 – October 26)
- Part 2: 6 weeks (October 27 – December 14)
MIDTERM BREAK 27.10.-2.11.2025
HALLOWEEN CAMP 4 DAYS (28.10.-31.10.)
Prices remain unchanged, according to the number of weeks in the term. The group schedule will be finalized by the end of July.
Please FIRST book your place by email, and if there is availability in the specific group or individual class, please fill in the
👉 KIDS 👉 enrolment form.
👉 ADULTS ENROLMENT 👉 https://forms.gle/NNJufhhnqiVLgcTQ9
👉 RE-Enrolment 👉 https://forms.gle/xZs9pJ6EsQgy7RLa9
👉 Deposit link 👉 https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QN22FYMT
For ADULT LESSONS, we offer two payment options:
Non-Fixed Schedule: Pay for 4 lessons at a time.All Individual lessons 30min/ €30
This option allows flexibility, enabling you to schedule lessons at your convenience
without being tied to a specific day and time each week.
Fixed Schedule: Pay by term for a consistent schedule. With this option, you commit to a to a set day and time each week for the duration of the term, ensuring regular and consistent progress.
These options cater to both those who prefer flexibility and those who thrive on routine.
Drop-In Class: 30 Minutes for €33
🎶 Student Recitals – June 2025 🎶
We’re excited to announce that some of our groups and instruments will be performing every Sunday in June! Join us for these special performances on the following dates:
8th, 15th , 22nd and 29th June
Golden Ages Music Classes: Enjoy the Joy of Music!
🎶 Golden Ages Music Classes for Seniors 🎶
Join our Golden Ages Music Classes, specially designed for seniors to learn and enjoy music in a cozy, friendly environment!
Course Offerings:
Keyboard Course:
Fridays: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM COMPLETE BEGINNERS
Drum Course:
Fridays: 11.00-12.00 AM & 3:00–4:00 PM
Price: Only €100 for 5 weeks!
Come and make music with us — it’s never too late to start! 🌟
ABOUT US
About
River Nore Music
An exciting new music school based in the Centre of Kilkenny city. We currently offer a selection of music programmes for children.
To become Kilkenny’s Music Academy which creates a professional, positive, and fun environment where everyone is given an equal opportunity to achieve personal excellence in some element of music and to foster society realizing the benefits of a cultural and artistic lifestyle.
On April 28th, 2023, River Noore Music Academy became the first and only licensed YAMAHA music school in Ireland. This is a fantastic achievement for the academy and will give students the best opportunity to learn and grow. Ireland has now joined the community of 44 countries worldwide with the Yamaha licence.
COURSES
River Nore Music Academy
Courses
At River Nore Music Academy we have several courses that will appeal to everyone. Here you can learn to play the guitar, piano, flute and much more. If you also want to learn to sing, you are in the right place. Our singing teachers will provide you with excellent training.
We approach each student individually and want to give them maximum attention so that they can develop in the best direction
” Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is never enough for music “
– Sergei Rachmaninov
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River Nore Music Academy T- SHIRTS
Order at the Academy, 17 €
River Nore Music Academy T- SHIRTS
Order at the Academy, 17 €