Music & Theatre College in Dublin

"Every student should be able to perform in front of an audience and express their beliefs, feelings and emotions through music."

Izabela Kurek from B'Music with violin

Isabella Kurek Singing Teacher & Head of College

From her early childhood days Isabella Kurek has loved and studied music (singing, dancing, piano). She is widely educated in most areas of music with a focus on Musical Theatre as well as Piano, Solo Singing, Music Theory, Choral Directing and Variety Music Groups.

She graduated with a Distinction in Piano Class in Poland under the direction of Ms. K. Bujakiewicz. For three years she was a student in the Department of History at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, where she was studied Musicology. She attended training in Poznan and Krakow in the field of Vocal and Choral Direction. She has also graduated in Acting-Vocal Musical Theatre Studies in Katowice.

In Griffith College Dublin she completed a Higher Diploma in Arts in Music Education. Isabella is currently the Head of  B’Music School in Swords. She has extensive experience in the field gained from co-operating with Colleges, Cultural Institutions, Choirs, Vocal and Instrumental Bands in both classical and entertainment music genres. She also has wide experience in contemporary popular music and is constantly expanding her range to include music genres such as Musical Theatre, Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues, Pop, Rock, Jazz. In 2018 she organised “Swords Got Talent”.

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WHY CHOOSE B'MUSIC?

  • Diverse well rounded curriculum

  • Small class sizes

    To insure plenty of individual attention

  • Experienced tutors

  • Unique masterclasses

    That you won’t find elsewhere

Many of Isabella's students have gone on to study in music colleges and music universities.

Isabella is currently trying to develop her skills in Teaching music for children with a light spectrum of autism, Aspergers, ADHS, dyslexia and dyspraxia. She is now taking part of a scripting and filming program to develop art of movie areas.

Her dream was always to lead children and young people to express themselves and their beliefs through music.

In the near future, Isabella is planning to delve further into the subject of Musicotherapy.

Isabellas students have won a numbers of medals, trophies and plates in piano, vocal and musical theatre areas in competitions such as:

  • Sligo Feise Ceoil 2009 to 2018

  • Young Musician of the Year 2010 to 2018

  • Malahide & Balbriggan got Talent 2014 to 2019

  • Dublin Feise Ceoil 2008 to 2017

Latest News

We got 1st & 3rd place in MALAHIDE'S GOT TALENT!

Congratulation to Sara Sygula from B’Music for winning.

We are all winners here WE ALL GOT TALENT!!!!!

We got talent award B'Music
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OUR TEACHERS

Shane O'Connor

Piano Teacher

Shane O'Connor has a degree in Music from the National University of Ireland Maynooth. He also holds a teachers diploma from the Royal Irish Academy of Music. His teaching experience boasts a 10 year period using the RIAM curriculum.

He has played different genres of music from all types of musicals, traditional Irish music and his passion for jazz.

The Cork Jazz festival, playing in Dubai and playing on the Late Late show have been the highlights and some of his most achievable performances. Shane continues to teach all ages and difficulties and continues to perform all around Ireland and abroad.

Kevin Connolly

Drums & Percussion

Our next tutor is the man behind the drums and local Ballybrittas native, Kevin Connolly. Kevin started playing drums at the age of 14 and went on to complete a Diploma in Higher Level Music at the Rock School, Ballyfermot College in which he became class president. As a drummer he has played with several bands and performed in venues all across Europe. Kevin has been teaching drums and percussion professionally with Laois School of Music for the past 13 years and covers all genres and styles from beginner to Trinity or Rock School Grade 8 level. He also currently teaches marching band drums in Meath and has been assisting our Youth Orchestra for the past 2 years with orchestral percussion. Kevin is a very popular and inspiring character at Laois Music Centre and he creates a fun and relaxed classroom environment which nurtures a student’s creativity.

Lauryn Gaffney

Vocal Teacher

Lauryn Gaffney is a Vocal Trainer, Musical Director. Producer and Writer who has graduated with a B.A in Music and Human Development: Dublin City University.

She studied vocal training in The Royal Irish Academy of Music under Maureen V Ward. She is currently a vocal trainer for Atomic Stage School, B' Music and Musical Director for Phoenix College of Performing Arts.

Lauryn also regularly collaborates on songwriting projects with various artists. She received an 'Arts Bursary Award', an 'Individual Contribution Award' and a Kodaly Scholarship from Dublin City University and St Pats. She began Musically Directing in 2011 with the sell out show "DCU Glee Live" in the Helix Theatre and has not stopped since.

Client Reviews

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Ewa Komorek

"Both of my children Paula and Alex have attended lessons at B'Music since 2015. They both do piano with Izabela and guitar with Mauro. Paula also does vocal training with Lauryn . They both absolutely love every minute of it. The atmosphere is super-friendly and they have learned to play instruments really quickly. I would highly recommend B'Music to anyone considering starting music lessons for their child. Keep up the fantastic work Izabela and everyone at B'Music!"

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David Flynn

"Went to the school for several years. A great experience and I improved greatly from it."

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David Scott

"Great place for young kids to sing, pop songs, musical theatre, all catered for!"

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