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 that the deadline for most applications has already passed.
We have applications currently running for:
- Kindermusic
- Choirs
- Selected Musicianship Courses: Musicianship for Adults, Windwise, Buttons & Bellows Accordion Ensemble, Access Musicianship, Leaving Cert Music (2 Year Course), Crea8Tech, Decoding Early Music Notation (CPD Course)
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