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Welcome to Letterkenny Piano
Unleash Your Musical Potential
About
Letterkenny Piano is the teaching practice of Marita Connolly, a qualified and friendly professional teacher, with over 21 years of experience.
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In 2024, Marita arrived to Letterkenny from London, where she spent 8 years teaching piano. While in the UK, Marita was a member of the Musicians Union and held an enhanced DBS certificate. Prior to this, she spent 13 years giving piano lessons in Dublin.
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Marita holds a BA degree in Music and Politics from University College Dublin; a Piano Teaching Proficiency Certificate from the Leinster School of Music; and a Diploma in Singing Performance from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
Piano Lessons For All
Lesson Options
Marita brings her sensitive and encouraging learning approach to students of all levels: from beginner to advanced, and any age from 5 years to retirees, and beyond.​​​​
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Adult beginners are always welcome.​
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Online piano lessons are also available.
Lessons are given on a one-to-one basis in the student's home or online.
Lessons are tailored to each student's goals and abilities, whether it's a graded exam or learning just for fun.
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Preparation for piano exams is offered but not obligatory.
Exams covered include RIAM, ABRSM, Trinity, and Rock School.
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Different styles of music are taught, including pop, jazz, classical, and themes from films and musicals.
Why Choose Letterkenny Piano?
Professionalism
Marita Connolly is a qualified teacher with over 21 years of experience delivering piano lessons. Teaching piano is her full-time job and she has devoted her career to fostering a love of music in her students. She creates a friendly and encouraging atmosphere in her lessons, in order to get the best out of each student.
Sensitivity
Marita has worked with many different families over the years. She has given lessons to students, both young and old, including those with learning challenges or medical conditions. She brings sensitivity and discretion to all her interactions with students and their families. The goal is to put the student at ease and to foster their love of the piano.
Reliability
At Letterkenny Piano, the year is divided into terms of approximately 8-10 weeks. Students agree a regular time and day for their lesson, to ensure they make steady progress and stay motivated. Lessons are missed by the teacher in exceptional circumstances only. Any time missed by the teacher is either rescheduled or refunded.
Musical Experience
As well as teaching piano lessons, Marita studied in London with mezzo-soprano Miriam Sharrad, to achieve a diploma in Singing Performance from the ABRSM. Marita released an album of original songs in 2012, which received national radio play in Ireland. She has performed music in many venues throughout Ireland and in the UK. Marita also studied cello as an adult beginner, and has an insight into the challenges of being an adult student.
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