About Us
MTU Cork School of Music is the leading conservatoire in Ireland, a specialist institution, which trains students in music, drama and the performing arts.
If your child is interested in taking part in music or speech and drama lessons, MTU Cork School of Music is the place to learn. All students receive a thorough practical-based education in a fun and empowering learning environment.
Please note: Applications are currently open for a limited list of classes only.
We have applications currently running for:
Kindermusic
Choirs
Musicianship Courses (Late Applications)
Musicianship for Adults
Windwise
Buttons & Bellows Accordion Ensemble
Access Musicianship
Leaving Cert Music (2 Year Course)
Crea8Tech (Music Technology for teens)
Decoding Early Music Notation
Short Courses
Gregorian Chant for Beginners
The school's approach is based on three fundamental principles:
- musicianship;
- individual tuition (brass, keyboard, percussion, speech and drama, strings, voice and woodwind); and
- ensemble engagement.
The deadline to apply for classes starting in September 2026 is May 14th, 2026