Where Music Matters

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GUITAR, piano and drum TUITION BASED IN THE CRAIGAVON AREA!

DMD Music School officially opened in 2019, based in CIDO business complex in Carn, (which is easily accessed from Craigavon, Lurgan and Portadown directions). We specialise in music tuition and are an official Yamaha Music Point.  We currently offer guitar, drum and piano lessons. Our aim is to make lessons as fun and informative as possible while also keeping the lessons costs affordable so everyone can benefit from lessons. We aim to give a more modern approach to teaching through our qualified and experienced tutors. Lessons are for all ability's and ages. All lessons are tailored to students' individual goals on the instrument. All our tutors are actively involved in the music industry giving them an understanding on what it takes to get started as a musician (if that's your goal). So if you would like to learn your favourite song, improve upon what you already know or would like to start your grades without "breaking the bank"  then please get in contact and get booked in for your 1st lesson with us.

YAMAHA MUSIC Point

DMD Music School is proud to announce we are an official Yamaha Music Point. We are excited to be offering the "Guitar Encounters" Course. This is a course for electric guitar and is specifically designed for group lessons in which students will work their way through the "Guitar Encounters" books (which are exclusive to Yamaha Music Points). "Guitar Encounters" is a contemporary Rock/pop course for electric guitar. Classes will typically contain 4-5 students. The 1 hr lesson will be broken up until a range of activities that will cover all the essential skills of being a modern day guitarist including learning repertoire (this will include popular artists such as AC/DC , Oasis, Metallica, Artic Monkeys to name a few), Improvising, theory, technique, composing, sight reading, ear training, rhythm etc..... You will get the opportunity to play solo as well as part of a group  and all songs will contain backing tracks to jam along to. There will be a Yamaha guitar and amp for each student to use during their lesson. "Guitar Encounters" is also certified by Rockschool giving you the unique opportunity to achieve your guitar grades through the "Guitar Encounters" course. Each book will expand upon what you previously learnt in a progressive manner (book 1 starts from a complete beginner level eventually working your way up until book 8 which is for the advanced guitarist)  This course is suitable for children ages 8 upwards, teenagers and adults. Please get in contact for more info and to enrol now. 



covid compliant room for guitar lessons
covid compliant music room with pianos for lessons

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Meet the tutors

Declan McDaid

Declan is one of our guitar tutors and owner of DMD Music School. Declan is a registered guitar tutor with the London College of Music. He has both a distinction in his grade 8 guitar and a distinction in his HND diploma in Music. Declan  delivers the Yamaha Music Point "Guitar Encounters"course. Some of Declan's achievements include winning Music Skills NI 2019 for "best overall band", being in the final of young guitarist and winning the "black flame band" competition hosted by Sony where he was invited to the YouTube studios in London. Declan is extremely passionate about playing and teaching guitar often attending workshops from some of the best players in the world bringing back the knowledge to his students. If you want to get started playing guitar or just want to improve/need guidance then please get in contact and we can discuss further.

Declan McKerr

Declan McKerr is our 2nd guitar tutor here at DMD Music School. He has been performing live and teaching for many years. He is often sought after to perform with well-known singers such as Eric Martin (Mr. Big) and Ted Poley (Danger Danger). Declan also does session work for artists like Jun Tzu and Conleth Kane and is well versed in all music genres. You can often see Declan play live in venues all around Ireland.  He is extremely passionate about all aspects of music including recording tracks/videos in which he showcases local talent. He also enjoys playing the drums. Declan has a vast amount of knowledge about all thing's guitar. He is looking forward to helping you become a better guitarist/musician. Get in contact now to book your first lesson with Declan.

Roan

Roan is our drum tutor here at DMD Music School. He has been playing drums for most of his life and holds a BsC Degree in Music Technology  and Sonic Arts. He also has his grade 8 in drums as well as a distinction in his HND Music diploma. He is a seasoned musician and is extremely passionate about teaching and playing drums. His vast knowledge about the instrument really shows in his lessons. Roan keeps each lesson fun and teaches in a progressive manner which will have you playing in no time at all. We have a well equipped studio and both the tutor and student have their own high quality kit. If you would like to get booked in with Roan (either playing for fun or perhaps complete your grades) then please send us a message.

Mackenzie

Mackenzie is one of our piano tutors here at DMD Music School and teaches on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings as well as Saturday mornings. She has her grade 8 on Piano. Mackenzie has a distinction in her HND diploma in music and has a music degree from Queens university. Mackenzie is a keen composer specialising in film soundtracks. She won "best overall film score" in Music Skills NI 2019. Mackenzie's film scores have also been featured during the adverts in the "movie house cinema" franchise. Mackenzie also enjoys playing live when possible and is always looking to network with other musicians/composers in the industry often attending workshops and music events to do this and improve as a composer. Mackenzie has a modern approach to teaching piano, aiming to make each lesson fun and informative for her pupils. If you would like to get started playing piano or perhaps need a more current approach to learning the instrument then Mackenzie is the tutor for you. 

Contact Us

Contact us for more information about our guitar, piano and drum lessons: 07885 532179 

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