Meet the Team
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Jillian Saunders
Piano & Cello Teacher
· Studied Piano & Cello at DIT Conservatory
· BA in music from Trinity College Dublin & BMusPerf from DIT Conservatory
· Former member of National Youth Orchestra of Ireland
· Accompanist to the Three Tenors Ireland
Read more about Jillian’s bio…
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Jessica Valiente
Violin Teacher
· Has a dual degree Interpretation of Violin/Violin Pedagogy from the Conservatorio Superior de Navarra, Spain
· Entered the Conservatory of Music of Palencia at the age of seven
· Studied In Italy with several renowned soloists
Read more about Jessica’s bio…
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Maria Trinchero
Piano Teacher
· Studied piano at the Argentine National School of Music for over ten years and has a Bachelor in Music Performance Piano.
· Performed extensively, in Argentina, Germany, Italy
· Obtained the Associate and Licenciate Diplomas in Pianoforte Teaching Royal Irish Academy of Music
· Currently training as a Montessori teacher
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Victoria Warwick
Singing & Violin Teacher
· Soprano and violinist Victoria Warwick studied music with a major in performance at Queen’s University Belfast.
· A founding member of Ardú vocal ensemble, Victoria helped establish the group at its very roots and the group has performed internationally.
· Victoria enjoys teaching a vibrant collection of flourishing violin and singing students.
Read more about Victoria’s bio…
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Daniel Tobin
Piano Teacher
· Has a DipLCM from Thames Valley University, London with distinction
· Popular with students and parents by his warm teaching style
· Won first prize at Feis Ceoil, DIT, Newpark, Sutton Park and Arklow competitions
Read more about Daniel’s bio…
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Emilija Austraite
Piano Teacher
· Began her musical studies at at the young age of six in one of the most prestigious Art Gymnasiums in Lithuania, Klaipeda
· Awarded Swords musician of the year in 2013
· Graduate from Griffith College Dublin with a Licentiate Diploma in Music Teaching
· As part of her teaching philosophy continually learns from and absorbs the ideas of outstanding educators
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Shay O’Connor
Saxophone & Clarinet Teacher
· Shay started off learning clarinet and oboe in the Artane band.
· Later, studying saxophone under Kenneth Edge and subsequently studying jazz in Newpark under the direction of Tommy Halferty and Ronan Guilfoyle.
· He completed an MA in World Music Studies at the University of Sheffield.
Read more about Shay’s bio…
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Clare McNaughton
Piano Teacher
· Studied Piano at DIT Conservatory
· Has a BMusPerf from DIT Conservatory
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Luke Tobin
Guitar Teacher
· Studied guitar with Luise Walker at the Hochschule fur Musik in Vienna.
· Since returning to Ireland he has been involved in performing recording and teaching all levels
· including preparation for Junior and Leaving Cert. Practicals.
Read more about Luke’s bio…
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Mark Collins
Guitar Teacher
· Graduated with Associate and Licentiate diplomas in performance from the London College of Music.
· Teaches classical guitar, folk and blues fingerstyle, various electric guitar styles and song/strumming accompaniment.
· Performs regularly with the “The mysterious chords” and “The Carina guitar duo”.
Read more about Mark’s bio…
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Jillian’s Biography
Studied Piano & Cello at DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama
Graduated with a BA in music from Trinity College Dublin
Completed a BMusPerf at the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama studying under Padhraic O’Cuinneagain
Former member of National Youth Orchestra of Ireland
She divides her time between teaching and performing and is accompanist to the Three Tenors Ireland
Jessica’s Biography
I have a dual degree in Interpretation of Violin/Violin Pedagogy from the Conservatorio Superior de Navarra, Spain. I began studying music at the age of five, and entered the Conservatory of Music of Palencia at the age of seven. I spent a period of time studying abroad with several renowned soloists, including in Italy with Roberto Bonucci, Paolo Ciociola and Alesandra Stefanato. I have also studied under Yuri Nasushkin, Imma Escrivá, Olatz Uribe-Etxeberria, Nga Vu Thi and Anna Siwek.
2013-14: Course of Fiddle in Monkstown, Co. Dublin, in “Comhaltas”
2013: IV Course in Creative Violin (Ernesto Briceno) in Burgos, Spain
2011-2012: Degree in Pedagogy of Violin in The “Conservatorio Superior de Navarra” in Pamplona, Spain
2010-11: Degree in Interpretaction of Violin in the ” Conservatorio Superior de Navarra” in Pamplona, Spain
2011: Master class of Chamber Music with the recognized Angelo Pepicelli at the Conservatory of Terni, Italy
2011: Course of Rhythm given by renowned jazz player Mateo Sferra at the Conservatory of Terni, Italy
2011: Rhythmic Control Laboratory taught by Saveri in Terni, Italy
2010: Workshop “Lutherie” taught by Sergi Martí at the Pamplona´s Comservatory
2006: Studied at the International School of Music of the Prince of Asturias Foundation under tutelage of Professor Yuri Nasuskhin in Oviedo, Spain
2005: Studied at the International Meetings of Music Cangas de Onís, receiving master classes as a student of Natalia Lomeiko and Yuri Zislin in Oviedo, Spain
2004: International Meetings of Music, Cangas de Onís, taking classes given by Yuri Nasuskin in Oviedo, Spain
2003: Musical Encounters 2003 in Asturias, Spain
2000: Strings Instruments, Chamber Orchestra San Benito in Salamanca, Spain
Maria’s Biography
María Trinchero was born in Bielefeld, Germany. When she was still very young, her
family moved to the south of Argentina, where she started musical studies at the age
of 4, and began her pianoforte lessons at the age of 8 years old with Claudia Guzman
and Elena De Camps
At the age of 17, she moved to Buenos Aires to pursue musical studies in the National
University of Arts, where she finished her Bachelor in Musical Performance-
Pianoforte under the direction of María Teresa Criscuolo, obtaining the PAEDE
(Financial Aid Program for Educational Development) scholarship for two
consecutive years.
In the meanwhile, she also took Violoncello lessons, played in several youth
orchestras and sang in choirs.
During her student years, she worked as a music
teacher in public schools, acquiring great experience in group dynamics, lesson
planning and teaching strategies.
Since moving to Dublin in 2012, she furthered her Pianoforte studies with Therese
Fahy at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and obtained the Associate and Licenciate Diplomas in Pianoforte Teaching.
In the meanwhile, she has been working as an
accompanist, pianoforte, preinstrumental and musicianship teacher.
At the moment, she’s strenghthening her teaching skills, being trained as a Montessori
teacher.
Victoria’s Biography
Soprano and violinist Victoria Warwick studied music with a major in performance at Queen’s University Belfast.
during her time in Belfast, Victoria spread her wings wide, sampling music across many genres both as a violinist and singer.
Upon settling in Dublin, Vicky refined her musicianship with professional work as a cathedral chorister, wedding musician, opera chorus soprano, in addition to corporate entertainment and touring across the world with international ensemble, anúna.
The skills obtained through this high level of performance have assisted in Victoria’s diversity as a singer and a performer as a whole.
As a founding member of Ardú vocal ensemble, Victoria helped to establish the group at its very roots and has cherished the development and achievements of the ensemble ever since.
From 2013 the group have experienced performance on an international stage attracting attention from the best in the world!
In time between performing, Victoria enjoys teaching a vibrant collection of flourishing violin and singing students.
She hopes that their young talent benefits from lessons with an actively performing teacher and in turn student and teacher inspire each other to fulfil their potential!
Daniel Tobin started piano at the age of 4 under the tuition of his mother.
At 6 years of age he began studying with Evelyn Healy at the DIT Conservatory of Music and
Drama. He completed all grades up to grade 8 Associated Board, receiving distinction and scholarship each year.
Under Jillian Saunders he obtained his DipLCM from Thames Valley University, London with distinction in 2007.
Outside of examinations Daniel was first prize winner at
Feis Ceoil,
DIT,
Newpark,
Sutton Park and
Arklow competitions.
He has performed in The John Field Room, National Concert Hall as part of DIT and Newpark prize winner concerts.
Daniel has a BCL Law Degree from UCD and has been teaching piano since 2008.
Emilija’s Biography
Emilija Ausraite is a certified music teacher and a pianist with an extensive musical background.
Born in Lithuania, Emilija began her studies at at the young age of six in one of the most prestigious Art Gymnasiums in Lithuania, Klaipeda. Studying multiple music subjects, such as Musicology, Solfeggio, Vocal lessons, Choir singing, Conducting lessons, Piano performance lessons and etc.
Emilija spent 15 years growing as a musician and a performer. She has been performing on the stage since an early age and has always enjoyed taking part in music competitions and concerts.
Teaching has always been another one of Emilija’s passions, which she has discovered, in her teenage years and has been teaching since in various schools and teaching placements.
In 2013 Emilija was awarded Swords musician of the year and has since gone on to graduate from Griffith College Dublin with a Licentiate Diploma in Music Teaching.
Emilija has 3 years experience teaching in a Music School in Ireland.
Teaching Philosophy
“Teaching is another passion of mine, which I have discovered in my teenage years. I enjoy watching my students develop their potential and I think that everyone should have an opportunity to learn an instrument as they can develop a countless number of skills. It is my goal to develop in each of my students utmost enjoyment and musicality.
Of course, learning never stops for me. I continue to read, observe outstanding educators and get involved in training so I can achieve my full potential as a teacher. We are all able to think, create, to see and experience things ‘below the surface’. Therefore I always enrich my students ability to think about, discuss and listen to music with a new awareness.”
Shay’s Biography
My musical journey started off on tin whistle and recorder. I then joined a local band learning clarinet and oboe.
This was followed for a short time playing harmonica. Subsequently I switched direction to study saxophone in a mainly classical style.
My direction changed again when I became particularly interested in jazz and improvisation and studied jazz in Newpark Jazz School.
Played with Jazz and Blues bands.
Inspired by the Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek and his work with music from around the world my interest broadened to World Music.
Subsequently I completed an MA in World Music Studies at the University of Sheffield developing a special interest in Chinese and African music, particularly the mbira thumb piano.”
I am interested in identifying, encouraging and developing attributes which are factors in high achievement, through music, like commitment, confidence building and personal expression.
Whether it is the student performing at their best level for grade exams, being creative through improvisation or enjoying the music through individual expression.
I also draw on the musical richness of other cultures to broaden the students musical outlook.”
Shay O’Connor MA World Music Studies University of Sheffield, MBA from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Clare’s Biography
Studied at DIT COnservatory
BMus Performance DIT COnservatory
Luke’s Biography
tudied guitar with Luise Walker at the Hochschule fur Musik in Vienna.
Since returning to Ireland he has been involved in performing recording and teaching all levels
including preparation for Junior and Leaving Cert. Practicals.
Mark’s Biography
Mark Collins’s first activities on guitar started as a young teenager in the early 1980,s playing electric rock and blues guitar . After working as a freelance guitarist playing in a number of various groups and bands mark went on to study classical guitar in 1989 graduating with Associate and Licentiate diplomas in performance from the london college of music. Mark has taught guitar in a number of school s and colleges throughout the Dublin area including city of Dublin v.e.c kylemore college ,St peters college , st marys primary school Bootertown, the Dun laoghaire school of music and the Dublin school of guitar where he currently co-directs.
Mark teaches classical guitar , folk and blues fingerstyle ,various electric guitar styles and song/strumming accompaniment. Mark also teaches music theory ,including preparation for the theory requirements for junior and leaving cert. Mark places strong emphasis on technique and developing the nesscessary musical understanding and skills needed to gain competence with the guitar whatever the style ,age or level of playing.
Mark has continued to perform regularly ,until recently as a co- founding member of the acoustic group “The mysterious chords ” and with fellow co -director Pat fagan as part of “The Carina guitar duo” . A classical guitar duo who specialise in renaissance music performing in venues which have included The pavillion theatre Dun laoghaire .
Recent News
For all interested in learning Saxophone or Clarinet, I am having an Open Day and introduction to Saxophone and Clarinet Saturday 1st October 11am to 1pm at Meadowsound Music School. RSVP @ 086 102 3344
We are delighted at Meadowsound Music School to welcome a guitar teacher of Mark’s calibre, teaching guitar lessons on wednesday evenings. Bringing a wide breadth and depth of teaching and performance experience. Mark’s Bio
Luke Tobin well regarded guitar teacher (www.meadowosund.ie and Sutton Park) and performer will give a talk on guitar lessons tomorrow 11am in Meadowsound Music School, for students interested in learning and progressing on guitar.
Hi All, the Music School resumes lessons on wednesday 31st august. Look forward to seeing you resume lessons. -Shay
Riam results are 4-5 weeks behind. Ive asked them ti send out asap. Could be from 27th june onwards. Will keep you posted…..
