Courses & CPD
CPD Course - “Science-Informed Voice Training” with Lynn Helding
Monday 6th July to Wednesday 8th of July. 10am to 4:30pm.
A three-day accredited intensive course for singers, singing teachers, choral conductors and music educators.
This 3-day intensive is unlike anything previously offered to singing teachers in Ireland. Grounded in the science of how the voice works and how people actually learn, it brings one of the world’s foremost voice pedagogues - Lynn Helding - to the Irish Institute of Music & Song, Balbriggan for a programme that is rigorous, practical and immediately applicable to your teaching and singing.
Youth Songwriting Retreat 2026 - 27th-31st JULY 2026
Join an exciting 5-day music course at IIMS designed for young performers who want to build confidence, improve their skills, and experience life on stage!
What is it all about?
Participate in daily tutoring sessions with experienced musicians
Practice and rehearse in fully equipped performance facilities
Learn how to perform as part of a live band
One to one lessons with professional performers
International Songwriting Retreat - 10th-16th AUGUST 2026
The International Songwriting Retreat, unique in Ireland, offers you the chance to explore and hone your songwriting skills, under the expert mentorship of our international team and will take place at the Irish Institute of Music and Song, Ireland’s only purpose-built music campus in August 2026 .
Mentors for 2026
Rob Wells - Music producer. Worked with Ariana Grande, Weezer, Mika, Cyndi Lauper, Justin Bieber.
Maria Christiansen - Songwriter & Artist. Written for Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, N’Sync, Disney
Craig Stuart Garfinkle - Composer & Producer. Specialising in orchestral scores for films, video games, documentaries.