Our Story

Tempo Music School was started in 2011 by local musician Robert O Connor. In its early days lessons were taught from Rob’s home in Drumcondra. In 2014 after the birth of his first child, he moved Tempo into the Arts and Business Community at 40 Drumcondra Road Lower.

Tempo Music School has since continued to flourish and we now offer a wide variety of lessons and workshops such as bodhrán, guitar, singing, clarinet, saxophone and so much more. We pride ourselves on delivering expert teaching across all levels in many genres of instrument so whether you want to learn Irish traditional flute or classical flute we will pair you with a teacher who is well versed in the genre you wish to master.

 

We have a symphony of teachers bursting with talent who are dedicated and passionate not just about the music they play but about passing that passion onto others. They are continuously learning and pushing themselves to ensure that you, our students receive the best teaching available. With experience in everything from Classical and Rock to Old Time Blues our teachers bring a world of knowledge to the community of Drumcondra.

 

Tempo Music School also offers a selection of educational programs for primary and secondary schools, colleges, libraries and youth clubs in Dublin and the surrounding areas. Within these programs we deliver engaging and fun music classes that introduce students to the endless possibilities that music offers. We look at composition, orchestral layout, modern music and music history, creating a hands-on and unique performance experience for all involved.

Since its inception in 2011 Tempo Music School has grown not just because of its teachers but because of our students and the organisations we have worked with. We are always open to new challenges so if you have an idea for a workshop, we will work with you to make it a reality.

The Teachers

We have a wonderful and dedicated team of music teachers who are passionate about music and teaching. Each one with a different musical journey to this point and still learning. With traditional, classical, rock, jazz, old time and blues musicians on our team we bring a wide and varied knowledge base to the community of Drumcondra.

Robert O Connor

Robert is a flute, tin whistle, bodhrán and percussion player from Dublin. Over the last 20 years he has recorded and performed with many new talents and played in venues all over Ireland, England and Europe, shared the stage with members of ‘The Chieftains’ and presently plays weekly sessions around Dublin city.

After receiving a Masters Degree in Irish Traditional Music Performance from University Limerick he concentrated on passing his love and knowledge of music to the next generation. He taught for many years at Comhaltas in Kilteel, county Kildare where many of his students have had success at both county and national competitions. He has been teaching music for the last 25 years to 1000’s of students each year on bodhrán, flute, tin whistle and djembe in primary and secondary schools all over Ireland. He is the creator of ‘Bodhrán Beats’ a versatile workshop focusing on our native drum ‘the bodhrán’. His workshop is used as an ice-breaker, energiser and as a team building workshop for all the prominent event companies in Ireland

Cibele Sabioni

Dedicated music teacher and choir conductor with over 20 years of directing teaching, Cibele Sabioni holds a Master’s Degree in Music from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and a bachelor’s degree in piano from the University of Sacred Heart in Bauru, São Paulo. Cibele created and developed during her Master’s under Dr. Eduardo Lakschevitz’s guidance the successful website Choir from scratch, which provides material support and resources for choir conductors.
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Cibele uses a warm and creative approach to engage piano and singing students of all levels, online and in the classroom. She is a bilingual (Portuguese and English) music education professional with a passion for chamber music. As a vocal teacher, she specialises in Latin and Brazilian musical genres for singers, musical theatre, and belting techniques.  Active as a teacher, conductor, and clinician, she has worked in several Brazilian states, Argentina, Spain, and the US. Sabioni coordinated three editions of the Journey of Choral Conducting, an international course in São Paulo, Brazil.  Currently, Cibele lives and develops an inclusive social project through the choral singing “All Together Choir”, in partnership with AMBI in Ireland.

Guilherme Rivera

Teaching music to all ages for about 8 years, Guilherme is a versatile pianist from Brazil who discovered his love for music at a very early age. Influenced by Elton John he decided to teach himself the piano when he was 10 years old, spending his teenage years immersed playing a huge range of styles, from gospel music at churches to progressive metal bands in pubs. Guilherme has also a long time experience playing Blues. 

Later on, the self taught talented musician had the opportunity to study with some of the best pianists in São Paulo (Brazil). There he was introduced to instrumental music, Jazz/Fusion & Brazilian music. In 2019 he moved to Ireland and since then has been sharing his experience and latin influences with his students and band mates as well as performing in different events

Mauro Angeletta

Mauro Angeletta is an Italian guitarist, singer and songwriter. When he was 14 he was bewitched by the sounds of the electric guitar and was immediatley attracted to music. After a two year personal study, he started studying with Piero Simone who cast a huge influence on his way of thinking and living music. At the age of 19 he began classical studies gaining solfeggio and harmony licenses and 5th year classical guitar certificate within the conservatories of Lecce and Monopoli.

Private lessons with great jazz musician Fabio Zeppetella are the cornerstone and starting point for a new and still ongoing personal study on all his beloved music (ranging from Early 1900 blues, through classic Jazz, Folk-Rock and Rock and Roll and up to 1960s/70s Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, Rock Blues and Hard Rock). He starts private teaching in his early twenties and he moves to Rome in 2012 where he starts working in various schools gaining a huge teaching experience as both guitar and music teacher. His interest in music is not limited to guitar but also extends to other stringed instruments (such as Ukulele, Piano and Bass Guitar) and percussions (such as Cajon and Drums).
Through the years he has been part of many cover and original projects and has performed in Italy, France and Ireland where he has moved permanently since September 2016.

Sarah Herold

Sarah is a vibrant and engaging piano and violin teacher with over 14 years experience teaching children and adults with a wide range of personalities and abilities. As a musician Sarah has attained an ATCL qualification and played first violin in the Rand Symphony Orchestra and Johannesburg Youth Orchestra. 

Sarah has a passion for making music fun and easy for students, while developing solid technique and a strong sense of musicality, creating a lasting love for their instruments and the music they play; and building confidence and a sense of mastery that allows them to pick up their instruments and perform in both formal and informal settings. 

Cúan Dignan

Cúan is a tenor saxophonist, flute and piano player. He is currently in his third year of Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance at DCU St Patricks College. He has been teaching private music lessons to all ages for 3 years. He has received up to Grade 8 Classical piano certification with the Royal Irish Academy of Music. 

 

With years of experience playing live music gigging with wedding band The Mixtape and playing with the jazz influenced band Korteh. He is deeply passionate about playing music and wants to pass on and share his knowledge in performance, music theory, musical expression and improvisation to his students.

Adam Agee

Adam is a fiddle player with over 25 years teaching experience. His love for people and for the music have made him a beloved educator. Originally from the United States, he learned the fiddle as a child, and it was his passion for traditional music that led him to live in Ireland. Having done his college degree at Rhode Island School of Design, he brings an innovative approach to his teaching, where creativity and communication lead the way for students to bring their unique voice to the tradition.

Alongside Irish music, Adam enjoys a basic conversational fluency in Scottish, Québécois, Swedish, and American Old Time music, having studied with luminaries of these traditions across years of camps and workshops. He has released two full-length albums with guitarist and tenor banjo player, Jon Sousa. As a duo, Adam & Jon have toured internationally as performers and educators, and have tens of thousands of monthly listeners online. Music from their first album was featured in the 2023 film starring Liam Neeson, In the Land of Saints and Sinners. Adam’s playing is influenced by the music of County Clare, where he has lived and spent much time. Recently relocated from Ennis to Dublin, Adam continues to develop his career as a performer, session player, and teacher.

Derek Copley

As an active member of the Irish traditional music community over the past two decades and at home in the Irish session atmosphere, Derek Copley has honed his skills on the tenor banjo to a level of proficiency.

Also deeply rooted in the old time music community in Ireland, he is an excellent exponent of the clawhammer style on 5-string banjo.  An experienced teacher on both instruments, Derek tailors both one-to-one and group lessons to meet the criteria of students of all ages.  Derek is also available for lessons on bouzouki and mandolin.  Derek regularly performs as a founding member of the old time music group, The Greasy Coat Stringband, and as part of the Trad Rocks collective.  Currently a resident musician in Darky Kellys and the Staggs Head where he plays alongside the citys finest musicians.

Anxo Silveira

Anxo Silveira is a highly skilled and experienced drummer with over 15 years of playing experience. His musical journey commenced at the age of 4 with private lessons at the renowned “Escuela de Musicos” in A Coruña, under notable figures like Teresa Sayas, Miguel Queixas, and Calixto Oviedo. Furthering his percussion studies at the Liceo La Paz Conservatory of Music in A Coruña, Anxo also benefited from the guidance of Miguel Cabana, the drum teacher at the municipal school.

Dedicated to jazz, Anxo excelled in his musical pursuits, a path influenced by his relocation to Burgos for university studies. Despite this shift, he achieved success academically, completing a degree in Primary Education with a specialization in music. Notably, his final degree project earned him an outstanding grade. Beyond his personal musical journey, Anxo Silveira imparts his expertise, boasting over 10 years of experience teaching in various music and education domains. Additionally, his role as a session musician in diverse projects underscores his versatility and continued contribution to the musical landscape.

Laura O'Neill

Laura is a music educator and music therapist with over 10 years of teaching experience in piano, guitar and ukulele. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Trinity College Dublin and has also spent time studying music teaching at the Kodály Institute of Music in Hungary. 

Laura is passionate about making music lessons an accessible and enjoyable experience for students of all ages and abilities. Her teaching style is primarily student-led, creating a safe space for students to express themselves musically, while developing aural, technical and performance skills on their instrument of choice.

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