Professional Musician & Music Teacher · Dublin

Learn Music
With Grace Galligan

Harp · Singing · Flute · Whistle · Uilleann Pipes · Piano

One-to-one lessons from an All Ireland Champion musician. In person in Dún Laoghaire or online with students across the world. All ages, all levels welcome.

All Ireland Champion National Folk Orchestra of Ireland RTÉ & TG4 Broadcast Artist MSc Music Performance
All Ireland Champion Uilleann Pipes
National Folk Orchestra of Ireland
RTÉ Radio na Gaeltachta · TG4
Milwaukee Irish Festival · USA
Rhythm of the Dance · UK & Ireland
Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann Medallist
RTÉ Cór na nÓg
MSc Music Performance · University of Limerick
Teaching at Walton's School of Music
All Ireland Champion Uilleann Pipes
National Folk Orchestra of Ireland
RTÉ Radio na Gaeltachta · TG4
Milwaukee Irish Festival · USA
Rhythm of the Dance · UK & Ireland
Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann Medallist
RTÉ Cór na nÓg
MSc Music Performance · University of Limerick
Teaching at Walton's School of Music
Grace Galligan playing harp

Rooted in tradition.
Taught with care.

Grace Galligan is a Dublin-based professional musician and music teacher with over a decade of performing and teaching experience across Irish traditional and classical music. Holding an MSc in Music Performance from the University of Limerick — awarded on scholarship — Grace brings both academic rigour and deep musical passion to every lesson.

An All Ireland Champion in Uilleann Pipes and medallist at Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann in Sean Nós singing, Grace is one of Ireland's finest traditional musicians. She is a current member of the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland, whose performances have been broadcast on RTÉ and TG4, and a former member of RTÉ Cór na nÓg.

Grace has performed as a soloist at the Oireachtas (broadcast live on RTÉ Radio na Gaeltachta), toured with Rhythm of the Dance across the UK and Ireland, and represented Ireland at the Milwaukee Irish Festival — the largest Irish festival in North America — where she performed and taught at the summer school.

Currently teaching at Willow Park (Blackrock College) and across multiple platforms, Grace's teaching spans all ages and levels. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced musician, lessons are built entirely around you.

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Performance

National Concert Hall · Dublin Castle · Farmleigh House · Iveagh Gardens · 3 Arena · Christ Church Cathedral

Competitions

All Ireland Champion Uilleann Pipes · All Ireland Medals Pipes U15 · Fleadh Ceoil Medallist Sean Nós Singing

Broadcasting

Soloist on RTÉ Radio na Gaeltachta · National Folk Orchestra on RTÉ TV & TG4 · Cór na nÓg

Education

MSc Music Performance, UL · Royal Irish Academy of Music Piano Grades · UCD BSc Honours · UX Design Diploma

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Six instruments.
One dedicated teacher.

Grace offers specialist one-to-one lessons across six instruments, in person in Dún Laoghaire and online with students worldwide. Every lesson is tailored entirely to the individual — your pace, your goals, your music.

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Harp

Classical and traditional Irish harp for all levels. Grace teaches both lever and pedal harp, with a strong grounding in Irish traditional repertoire and classical technique.

In Person & Online
🎤 Voice

Singing

Classical and Irish traditional vocal tuition including Sean Nós. Grace covers technique, breathing, performance, and repertoire — from beginners to performers.

In Person & Online
🎶 Wind

Flute

Classical and Irish traditional flute tuition. Grace specialises in the ornamentation and phrasing that defines authentic traditional playing, as well as classical technique.

In Person & Online
🎵 Wind · Traditional

Tin Whistle

One of Ireland's most beloved instruments — an ideal entry point into Irish traditional music. Grace teaches from first notes through to advanced traditional style.

In Person & Online
🎵 Wind · Specialist

Uilleann Pipes

Specialist tuition from an All Ireland Champion. One of the rarest and most sought-after lessons available online — students enquire from across Ireland, the UK, USA, and Australia.

In Person & Online · International Students Welcome
🎹 Keyboard

Piano

Classical piano for children and adults across all grades. Grace completed all Royal Irish Academy of Music piano grades and covers technique, theory, and exam preparation.

In Person & Online
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Enquire

Fill in the contact form with your instrument of interest and whether you'd prefer in-person or online lessons.

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Chat

Grace will be in touch within 48 hours to discuss your goals, experience level, and availability.

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Begin

Your first lesson is all about you — your pace, your goals, and where you want your music to take you.

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A musician who has performed at the highest level

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All Ireland Champion — Uilleann Pipes

All Ireland Champion in Uilleann Pipes (under 12s) and multiple All Ireland medals at under 15s level. One of Ireland's finest traditional pipers.

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Rhythm of the Dance — UK & Ireland Tour (2024)

Performed as part of the internationally acclaimed Rhythm of the Dance production on tour across the UK and Ireland.

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MSc Music Performance — University of Limerick (Scholarship)

Awarded a University of Limerick scholarship including a performance award to represent Ireland at the Milwaukee Irish Festival, the largest Irish festival in North America.

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RTÉ Radio na Gaeltachta — Live Broadcast Soloist

Performed as a soloist twice at Oireachtas 2019, recorded and broadcast live on RTÉ Radio na Gaeltachta.

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National Folk Orchestra of Ireland

Current member of the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland. Performances have been recorded and broadcast on RTÉ television and TG4.

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Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann — Sean Nós Singing Medallist

All Ireland medallist in Irish Sean Nós singing (third place) at Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann 2018, under 18 category.

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RTÉ Cór na nÓg

Former member of RTÉ Cór na nÓg, performing at the National Concert Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, and the 3 Arena.

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Teaching at Walton's & Willow Park (Blackrock College)

Currently teaching at Walton's School of Music and Willow Park Junior School (Blackrock College), one of Dublin's most respected schools, five days a week.

Venues Performed
National Concert Hall Dublin Castle Farmleigh House Iveagh Gardens Christ Church Cathedral Trinity Chapel The 3 Arena Milwaukee Irish Festival Willie Clancy Summer School Annual Pipers Club Tionól, Sligo London Irish Centre, Camden Irish Japan Festival
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Ready to begin
your musical journey?

To enquire about lessons, fill in the form and Grace will be in touch within 48 hours. There's no commitment — just a conversation about what you'd like to achieve.

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Location In Person — Dún Laoghaire, Dublin
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Online Lessons Worldwide via Zoom or FaceTime
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Email graceegalligan@gmail.com
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Phone +353 86 231 4660
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