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Learn with teacher Ciaran McElhinney

Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin Lessons in North Belfast with Ciaran McElhinney

Start your music
journey today

Learn guitar, banjo or mandolin in a relaxed environment where you can focus on your passion for music.

Lessons available as one-off, weekly, monthly or as and when required.

Book Your First Taster Lesson for Only £30!
BT15 area

Learn what you want, how you want, when you want

Ciaran McElhinney is a professional multi-instrumentalist with 30 years of experience playing a variety of string instruments.

He teaches a wide range of instruments but specialises in guitar, banjo and mandolin.

Ciaran's unique teaching approach is centred around teaching you what you want to learn – be it mastering basics, perfecting specific techniques, or learning to play your favourite song.

Throughout his career Ciaran has played everywhere from pubs, clubs and festivals across Northern Ireland to performing on stage at the Ulster Hall.

Ciaran's own on-stage support credits include Horslips, Alabama 3, Hothouse Flowers, The Fureys, Pat McManus, Henry McCullough, Ronnie Greer, Bap Kennedy, Mike Denver and many more...

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Learning with Ciaran

  • Tailored Lessons: Ciaran focuses on what you want to learn, whether it's basic skills, special techniques, or specific songs.
  • For All Ages: Lessons can be provided to individuals from age 7 and up. Parents can join their children or wait in a neighbouring room, Ciaran operates an open door lesson policy.
  • Flexible Booking: Book single sessions or save by booking a set of 5 or 10 lessons. No minimum booking required.
  • Other Services: Beyond instrument lessons, Ciaran also offers songwriting lessons, song development guidance, and small group sessions.
  • Location: Lessons take place at Ciaran's studio in North Belfast

Whether you are picking up a guitar for the first time, moving on to banjo, or looking for mandolin lessons in North Belfast, Ciaran will start you on the right footing.

For more information Call Ciaran on 07982628861 or email
ciaranmcelhinneymusic@gmail.com | BT15

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Lessons and packages

Lesson types:

  • Standard basics, tips and techniques
  • Learning specific songs
  • Songwriting
  • Song development
  • Small group sessions

Packages:

  • Taster Lesson: £30
  • Standard Lessons (Basics, Tips and Techniques): £35 per session
  • Specific Song Lessons: £50 per session
  • 5 Session Pack: £160 (Standard) / £225 (Specific Songs)
  • 10 Session Pack: £300 (Standard) / £420 (Specific Songs)

All lessons = 1 hour. No minimum booking.

Book today! Call Ciaran on 07982628861 or email
ciaranmcelhinneymusic@gmail.com | BT15

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