Team Members

Galway Music Academy has been teaching 10 years in the local community and we are proud of the long term learning relationships we have between our tutors and students. Our tutors are not only experienced, professional mentors, they are also established, respected and active performers who are committed to passing on their love of music to the next generation.

Brendan Jones

Drums

As a professional drummer Brendan has toured the UK and Ireland extensively and now plays with some of Ireland’s premier events groups.

Niamh O'Meara

Piano/Guitar/Voice

A multi-instrumentalist and composer, Niamh is a bubbly personality with a passion for music education

Margaret Newell

Violin/Fiddle

Margaret teaches both classical and traditional music on the fiddle/violin

Agustina Taborda

Piano/Bandoneon

Agustina is an Argentinean pianist, bandoneonist and composer based in Galway.

Gregory Prendergast

Guitar/Drums

Gregory has over 13 years of experience helping students, in both Ireland and the USA, turn their dreams into goals and actions.

Aubrey Hennessey

Piano/Guitar/Voice

Cork born, Galway based vocalist and multi instrumentalist

Steph Geremia

Flute

Steph is an internationally distinguished flautist with over 20 years international performing, touring and teaching experience.

Camila Maia

Piano/Flute

Camila is a multi-instrumentalist and music tutor born in São Paulo - Brazil, now living in
Galway.

Ronan O'Flaherty

Fiddle

A multiple winner of All-Ireland medals on the fiddle with over 25 years live performance and 14 years teaching experience.