Galway's leading music school since 2012
Building confidence,
one note at a time.
Personal, professional music education for every age and ability — with enough fun to keep the music feeling like play.
Choose your starting point
There is a place for every player.
Learn one-to-one, make friends in a group or step into the spotlight. Each programme grows skill, expression and confidence.
Focused & personal
Private lessons
Tailored one-to-one tuition for children, teens and adults.
Play better together
Group lessons
Creative, social learning with regular showcase concerts.
Act, sing & shine
GMA Stage School
Musical theatre, performing arts and voice with live musicians.
Music made real
Concerts
Friendly performance opportunities that give learning a purpose.
School's out, sound is on
Summer camps
Music, creativity and new friendships during the school break.Real reviews from parents just like you
Confidence you can hear.
The GMA way
A serious music education that never forgets to play.
GMA tutors are experienced teachers and active performers. They bring the energy of live music into each lesson, giving students patient guidance, clear progression and genuine opportunities to perform.
Whether the goal is a first chord at home, a graded exam or a future on stage, every student is encouraged to grow at their own pace — and have a bit of craic along the way.
Meet the tutorsPrivate lessons
Your instrument.
Your pace.
Complete beginner or seasoned player, GMA's expert tutors shape lessons around the music you want to make.
Close to home
Five locations.
One musical community.
Welcoming learning spaces across Galway city, county and Tuam.
Need help choosing? Ask usGood to know
Your first questions, answered.
Still unsure? GMA's team can help match the student, instrument and location.
See all FAQs Or ask the academySend an enrolment enquiry with the student’s age, interests and preferred location. GMA will recommend the most suitable programme, instrument and available teacher.
Your first note starts here