Griffith College Dublin

Established in 1904 The Leinster School of Music & Drama has a long-standing tradition as both a centre for learning and examining. Experienced and dedicated teachers provide excellent tuition to pupils of all ages and levels in Ireland’s premier music college. The emphasis is on learning through enjoyment, and while exams are encouraged they are not compulsory in the School.

Students past and present are prominent performers both at national and international level, with many appearing at the National Concert Hall and other venues throughout Ireland, and many others employed by orchestras and opera companies around the globe. Many of the current teaching staff are also firmly established in the performance arena. This experience, combined with their depth of teaching knowledge enhances the unique learning experience offered by Ireland's leading music academy and drama school.

As Ireland’s largest independent music academy offering examiniations nationwide, The Leinster School of Music & Drama also offers music courses, including the validated Music Diploma (20 credits Certificate in Music Teaching/LSMD Associate Diploma & 40 credits Certificate in Music Teaching/ LSMD Licentiate Diploma). We at the LSMD offer candidates the opportunity to do a Higher Diploma in Arts in Music Education Course. This is the only Higher Diploma in the country offering a specialised music education qualification.  Candidates can progress to this Level 8 course and qualify to teach instrumental music in Ireland and around the world.

The Drama School’s Music and Speech & Drama grade syllabi are taught by dedicated LSMD teachers throughout Ireland as well as on campus here in Griffith College Dublin.

For more information on the LSMD grade exams please click here.
For more information on the Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama/Music Education Courses please click here.
For more information on classes in the LSMD please click here.

The LSMD Music School also offers a range of individual lessons in a choice of musical instruments including; Piano lessons, Guitar lessons, Singing classes, Musical theatre, Violin, and Cello.

The Drama School’s Music and Speech & Drama grade syllabi are taught by dedicated LSMD teachers throughout Ireland as well as on campus here in Griffith College Dublin.

For more information on the LSMD grade exams please click here.
For more information on the Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama/Music Education Courses please click here.
For more information on classes in the LSMD please click here.

The Drama School offers exciting lessons and an exam syllabus including Speech & Drama, Effective Communication, Public Speaking and Solo Acting.
The Drama School offers Drama Diploma Courses (20 credits Certificate in Drama Performance/ LSMD Associate Diploma & 40 credits cert in Drama Teaching/LSMD Licentiate Diploma) Courses.

With the recent launch of the HETAC fully accredited Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama Education Course (this is the only Higher Diploma in Ireland offering a specialised Drama education qualification) candidates can progress to this Level 8 course and qualify to teach Speech and Drama in Ireland and around the world.

The Drama School’s Music and Speech & Drama grade syllabi are taught by dedicated LSMD teachers throughout Ireland as well as on campus here in Griffith College Dublin.

For more information on the LSMD grade exams please click here.
For more information on the Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama/Music Education Courses please click here.
For more information on classes in the LSMD please click here.