We are very lucky to have a very dedicated team of educators at Everest School of Music, Bray and Rathnew. Many of our teachers are multi-instrumentalists who can provide lessons in a wide range of musical disciplines.
Kevin McNamara
Teaches: Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Beginner Banjo, Ukulele & Vocal
Location: Bray
Days: Saturday & Mondays
Kevin, our longest serving teacher at the school, is a music teacher and composer with over 15 years of experience. Having studied classical piano for 10 years, and voice training, Kevin has won numerous competitions for solo voice and ensemble performance.
Nathan Nicholl
Teaches: Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Music Theory
Leaving / Junior cert curriculum
Location: Bray & Rathnew
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
Nathan believes that music is the language of the world and plays a huge part of life at every stage. He has experience teaching classical, electric and 'fun' guitar to all ages.
Leaving / Junior cert curriculum
Location: Bray & Rathnew
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
Nathan believes that music is the language of the world and plays a huge part of life at every stage. He has experience teaching classical, electric and 'fun' guitar to all ages.
Jack Kelly
Teaches: Bass guitar, Guitar, Ukulele
Location: Bray
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Jack has been playing music for over 16 years. He has attended BIMM and achieved a level 8 course. Highly proficient in live performance, theory, technique and styles. Specializes in bass guitar.
Location: Bray
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Jack has been playing music for over 16 years. He has attended BIMM and achieved a level 8 course. Highly proficient in live performance, theory, technique and styles. Specializes in bass guitar.
Anne Lee
Teaches: Piano up to Grade 5 RIAM
Location: Bray
Days: Mondays, Tuesday & Wednesdays
Anne has played piano her entire life. While she focuses on beginners, she has many students pursuing graded examinations. She strives for an holistic approach when it comes to teaching.
Róisín O'Flanagáin
Teaches: Piano & Classical Singing
Location: Bray
Days: Mondays and Saturdays
Roisin graduated from the DIT Conservatory having studied voice & piano. Her teaching approach is greatly influenced by music educators such as Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Orff. Using solfa, rhythm instruments, movement and most importantly FUN, she creates an active music making environment which incorporates literacy in an accessible way.
Karen Cowley
Teaches: Piano & Vocals
Location: Bray
Days: Tuesdays Wednesdays
Karen is a vocalist, pianist and composer from Bray. Received a full scholarship, at the age of 17, to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston. She also went on to study Music & English at Trinity College Dublin.
Keith Pogue
Teaches: Drums, Percussion & Cajon
Location: Bray
Days: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Keith has over 30 years experience. He has been involved in many bands which have given him the opportunity to play pop, rock blues, jazz musicals, Christian music as well as in major events. Has has been teaching drums since 2011 and absoluetly loves watching his students develop.
Niall O' Leary
Teaches: Guitar, Ukulele, Bass.
Location: Bray
Days: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Niall has been playing guitar and writing original music for over 14 years. Niall graduated from BIMM Dublin with an honours degree in professional musicianship and commercial songwriting. His approach to teaching encourages originality and creativity.
Shea Tohill
Teaches: Acoustic & Classical guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele & Bass, Piano.
Location: Bray
Days: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Shea has a degree in Commercial Modern Music from BIMM Dublin and is a grade 8 RockSchool certified guitarist. His enthusiastic and personal approach to teaching is aimed at inspiring and helping is students develop a love for music.
Louise Keegan
Teaches: Piano
Location: Bray
Days: Thursdays
Louise graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Music from NUI Maynooth in 2011. She's also completed a two year Masters in Music Therapy at the University of Limerick. With over 12 years teaching experience, she works with students from basics to advanced grades.
Location: Bray
Days: Wednesday & Saturday
Gabriele recently finished her Bachelor Degree in cello performance at the Royal Irish Academy of Music with a First Class honours. She has performed with all major Irish orchestras and is actively playing with different ensembles around Ireland. As a soloist she performed with Vilnius Chamber Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and took part in various concerts and festivals in USA and Europe. Having participated in many masterclasses worldwide Gabriele gained a lot of experience in teaching multiple instruments, such as piano, cello and violin.
Gabriele Dikciute
Teaches: Piano, Cello, Violin & VocalsLocation: Bray
Days: Wednesday & Saturday
Gabriele recently finished her Bachelor Degree in cello performance at the Royal Irish Academy of Music with a First Class honours. She has performed with all major Irish orchestras and is actively playing with different ensembles around Ireland. As a soloist she performed with Vilnius Chamber Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and took part in various concerts and festivals in USA and Europe. Having participated in many masterclasses worldwide Gabriele gained a lot of experience in teaching multiple instruments, such as piano, cello and violin.
Josh O' Reilly
Teaches: Guitar, Bass & Ukulele
Location: Rathnew
Days: Saturdays
Josh is a Wicklow town based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He's currently studying an honours degree in Commercial Modern Music at BIMM Dublin. His teaching approach is to provide students with their own tools for creativity, encouraging experimentation and exploration to help boost interest.
Dave Long
Teaches: Drums
Location: Bray
Days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Dave has nearly 2 decades of performing as a multi-instrumentalist and song-writer. While drums are his main passion, he plays guitar, bass, and ukulele. He received his HDip in Ballyfermot College in 2010 with distinction in all his classes. His style is fresh and lively!
Rachel O'Hara
Teaches: Piano
Location: Rathnew
Days: Wednesdays
Rachel O’Hara is a classical pianist from Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. She is currently studying with Prof. Thérѐse Fahy at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and is in her 2 nd year of the Bachelor in Music Performance. Last year she undertook a Diploma in Music Teaching and Performance at RIAM. Rachel is a multiple prizewinner at many national competitions, and has performed in numerous venues including the John Field Room in the National Concert Hall.
In 2019 she won the prestigious Nordell Cup at the Feis Ceoil. Rachel is a passionate performer and teacher, having participated in masterclasses with internationally renowned musicians, including Irish pianist John O’Conor.
In 2019 she won the prestigious Nordell Cup at the Feis Ceoil. Rachel is a passionate performer and teacher, having participated in masterclasses with internationally renowned musicians, including Irish pianist John O’Conor.
Kyllian Nicholl
Teaches: Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin
Location: Bray
Days: Monday & Tuesdays
Kyllian has played music all his life. He has working knowledge of various instruments and believes music is about fun and exploration.
"Music and Rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul" Plato
"Music and Rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul" Plato