2025-2026, 3 x 10 week CourseInside the Music

Unpack the how and why behind the music you love.
Ages 5-10 and 11-18
Spaces strictly limited to 25 pupils per class. NO WAITING LIST!

Course Description:
This hands-on class explores the building blocks of music through sight-singing, rhythm training, harmony, and chord study — all made accessible and fun. Students will dive into ear training, creative composition, and even digital music tools, while gaining practical skills they can apply on stage, in the studio, or at auditions. Whether you’re a performer, creator, or curious learner, this class will sharpen your musical mind and elevate your artistry.
This additional class is not part of our regular theatre school. It is a separate music program, with a music showcase at the end of the school year in the Loch Garman Arms (TBC). There will be both a junior class and a senior class.

Existing Innovations students are welcome to take part, but you do not need to be an existing student to enroll.
There is no waiting list for this class — the first to book will secure a place!

Price:
Juniors are 12:30-1:30pm €70 for Term 1 10 x 1hr class (including an additional 30 min supervised break from 12.00-12.30 for existing ITS students)
Seniors are 2pm-4pm €110 for Term 1 10 x 1hr class

Dates for Term 1:
Week 1: Saturday Sept 6th
Week 2: Saturday Sept 13th
Week 3: Saturday Sept 20th
Week 4: Saturday Sept 27th
Week 5: Saturday Oct 4th
Week 6: Saturday Oct 11th
Week 7: Saturday Oct 18th
Week 8: Saturday Oct 25th
Week 9: Saturday Nov 1st
Week 10: Saturday Nov 8th

About Sean O’Callaghan
Innovations Theatre School is thrilled to introduce Inside the Music, led by the exceptionally talented Sean O’Callaghan.
Sean is a graduate of the Cork School of Music, where he specialised in keyboards and audio engineering. Alongside his career as a data analyst, he has built an impressive portfolio in music production, working on Innovations Theatre School’s acclaimed productions of The Jungle Book, Alice in Wonderland, and A Night at the Movies: A Musical Showcase.
In this course, Sean brings his professional experience in arrangement, recording, and composition into the classroom. Students will step behind the scenes of musical theatre to discover how songs are built, how music shapes performance, and how creative ideas come to life through sound. With Sean’s guidance, children and teens will not only sharpen their musical skills but also gain confidence, creativity, and a deeper appreciation of the music that drives the stage.

Will students take part in the Innvoations Theatre School musicals at Gorey Little Theatre?

No, This class is an additional class to our regular ITS school classes. However there will be a smaller class showcase at the end of the year in May 2026 at the Loch Garman Arms TBC. This is not the big musical that takes place in May at Gorey Little School Theatre.

Is this for beginners?
Yes! This class is suitable for beginners to advanced.

Do I have to be an existing Innovations student to take part?
No, this class is open to new students, as well as existing Innovations students.

What exactly will my child learn?
This is a hobby class for young people who want to learn how music works and learn to do some music making themselves. This will include learning theory and practical skills including but not limited to singing, clapping, song writing, rhythm instruments and sight singing.