We did it! We are delighted to announce that Fermata Music School has been awarded the title:
🏆 Leading Music Academy for All-Age Learning & Certification 2026 – Republic of Ireland at the prestigious LUXlife Private Education Awards 2026. 🏆
This national recognition celebrates excellence in private education and acknowledges organisations that consistently deliver outstanding learning experiences. For everyone at Fermata, this award represents much more than a trophy—it represents our entire community.
This Award Belongs to Our Community! Every lesson taught, every practice session completed, every concert performed and every encouraging word from parents has helped shape the school we are today.
We would like to thank:
🎶 Fermata dedicated students, who continue to inspire us through their enthusiasm and determination.
❤️ Our supportive parents and families, whose encouragement makes musical progress possible.
🎼 Our incredible Fermata Team, whose professionalism, passion and commitment create a positive learning environment every single day.
❤️ Our business partners and business supporters, without whom that journey would never have lasted that long!
Fifteen Years of Musical Excellence
Since opening in 2011, Fermata Music School has welcomed thousands of students of all ages and abilities. Over the years, our students have attempted multiple National and International competitions with excellent results. We have a track record of results in Feis Ceoil and PMIC to mention a few.
Today, we proudly provide:
- Private music lessons in 1:1 setup
- Room Rental Scheme for Students/Musicians
- Group music programmes – Little Music Roots
- RIAM, ABRSM and RSL examination preparation
- Concerts and community performances
- Music education for children, teenagers and adults
- An inclusive environment where every student can thrive
Our philosophy has always remained the same: Music is for everyone, as one who has music is never alone!
Whether someone is learning their very first notes or working towards advanced examinations, our goal is to help every student develop confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of music.
Trusted Partnership with Fermata – O’Briain’s Pianos
We are also proud to work alongside Cathal O’Briain and O’Briain’s Pianos, one of Ireland’s most respected names in the piano industry.
As Fermata Music School’s trusted piano supplier, Cathal provides our students and families with expert advice when choosing quality acoustic and digital pianos to support their musical journey. Beyond supplying instruments,
Cathal is also an accomplished concert pianist and recording artist, bringing another layer of musical excellence and professional experience to our school community.
This partnership ensures that our students not only receive outstanding tuition but also have access to expert guidance on selecting the right instrument—an important step in achieving long-term musical success.
We are incredibly grateful to Cathal and the team at O’Briain’s Pianos for their continued support and for being an important part of the Fermata family. 🎹
Looking Ahead 2026/2027 and more…
Receiving this award motivates us to continue improving, innovating and creating even more opportunities for our students and community. In the very challenging economic circumstances (100% Self-Funded Business), we commit to delivering quality music education at business-sustainable rates.
To everyone who has been part of the Fermata journey over the past fifteen years… Thank you!!!!
This award belongs to all of us, and we cannot wait to see what we achieve together next.
🎵 One who has music is never alone 🎵
