Mick Donnelly Academy of Music

Daughter had her first guitar lesson with Gary this morning. Cannot praise this school enough. My daughter (and me) were made to feel welcome and at ease straight away. Whole place feels home from home, has waiting area with TV so was able to take my younger daughter while big one had her lesson. Took our own strings to be fitted as I don't have a clue and Gary not only took time to fit them and tune guitar but also recommended the best strings for us to buy in future. Teachers schedule is emailed to parents at the beginning of the week so you can see if teacher available for you to call in and see them/get help with anything if need or want to call in to practice. Has a lovely comfortable feel and have already recommended to family and friends.
Feb 19th, 2018

Very friendly staff. All great teachers. Our daughter is grade 5 level flute and is being taught by Mick Donnelly
Jun 15th, 2021

Highly recommend to anyone looking for instrument/music lessons. Mick and all the staff are lovely. I have 3 children in at the moment playing 3 different instruments and all are really enjoying it. If your Beginner or advanced don't look any further than here.
Oct 1st, 2020

Supa support in these troubled times
Sep 15th, 2020

I decided to attempt to learn and record a song on three different instruments (violin, guitar and piano), as a surprise gift, with an unfortunate and very stupid 10 week timescale. Although I had played all 3 instruments at a very young school age, a good 18 years or so on, it felt like starting all over again! Following my initial contact with Mick, and explaining my somewhat unrealistic idea, he kindly put me in contact with Lou (violin teacher) and Garry (piano and guitar teacher). Both were so patient, kind and very informative and supportive throughout. I cannot thank them both and Mick enough, they certainly did go above and beyond to accommodate me in many ways, and are just lovely human beings! I would highly recommend this school, for adults as well as children.
Sep 9th, 2022