BIMM Dublin is part of the BIMM Group – Europe’s largest and leading popular music college.
We offer degrees and diplomas in a number of different disciplines, including guitar, bass, drums, vocals and songwriting. All our courses are validated by DIT.
Dublin has a long history embracing creativity and celebrating diversity, it’s a city with a passion for live music.
BIMM tells you how the industry really is and prepares you for a real future doing something you love!
The lecturers are really good people to know. They tell you all the information they’ve learnt throughout the years
If you’re serious about a career in the music industry and want a great education in how the industry works – this is the real deal.
EVERY FACET IS TAKEN CARE OF. YOU’LL ALWAYS BE ABLE TO SURVIVE IN THIS BUSINESS IF YOU’VE BEEN THROUGH A COURSE LIKE THIS.BIMM Patron, Roger Daltrey, The Who,
Excellent Value:
All of BIMM Dublin’s courses offer great value, with the BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern Music falling under the ‘Free Fees Scheme’ meaning that if you’re eligible you’ll only pay a student contribution fee of €3,000. Find out all you need to know about how to finance your studies here.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND FINANCE +Want to study here?
Ready to rock enrol? If you’ve a question to ask, or are perhaps having trouble with your application, find out all you need to know about applying for a BIMM Dublin course here.
Find out how to apply +Life at BIMM:
Embrace the unique side of life at BIMM Dublin. From Masterclasses and the BIMM album to end-of-term gigs and internships, you’re never far from a truly memorable musical experience.
The best connected:
From performing with Red Hot Chili Peppers and playing guitar on The Commitments soundtrack, to vocal coaching Bono and being frontman for the indie band JJ72, our BIMM Dublin tutors have done it all. Imagine what you could achieve with direct access to their knowledge, guidance, experience and enviable industry connections!
See all tutorsRay began his career in the 90s as lead guitarist and songwriter in the band The Ultra Montanes, signing to...
Read More +Conor played guitar with much celebrated Dublin group, The Blades. This lead to recording sessions in Ireland with acts such...
Read More +Laura started playing guitar from a young age, and graduated from Newpark Music Centre in 2004 with a diploma in...
Read More +Karl has been an in-demand session guitarist for the past 20 years, and in that time has recorded, gigged and...
Read More +Jimmy has been playing guitar since he was seven years old, initially with his father’s dance bands, and later when...
Read More +Aged 15, Simon won Guitarist magazine’s prestigious ‘Young Guitarist of the Year’ competition in a Wembley Conference Centre showdown. He...
Read More +Adam is an in-demand freelance/session bass player from Dublin. He’s a third-generation professional bassist and started playing bass guitar at...
Read More +Keith is a superbly skilled bass player with over 20 years of live performance and recording experience. He’s also an...
Read More +Robbie played bass with the Irish band LiR until 1994, making two indie albums and touring the US with them....
Read More +Paul has been the bassist for British funk and acid jazz band, Jamiroquai, since 2005. With them he has toured...
Read More +Paul has been playing electric bass since the age of 14 and upright bass from 16. He’s recorded with Mary...
Read More +Danny Snow has been playing bass and performing live since the age of fourteen. He attended Newpark School of Music...
Read More +Steve is a very much in-demand drummer on the Irish music scene. A versatile musician, he’s equally at home on...
Read More +Jay began playing drums with the Artane Boys’ Band, where he also featured as a xylophone soloist. He then went...
Read More +Johnny has been playing drums since the age of 12 and joined his first band when he was just 14....
Read More +As live drummer for Two Door Cinema Club, BIMM graduate Ben has toured the globe several times, performing at a...
Read More +Dave is one of the most prominent drummers in Ireland. He’s played on some of the biggest stages in the...
Read More +As a graduate of the prestigious Drummers Collective New York, James went on to complete his Masters in Music under...
Read More +Originally from Leeds, Guy studied violin at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, sneaking out at night to...
Read More +Paul is an in-demand session drummer in Ireland, and regularly plays with musicians including singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow, Irish band...
Read More +Rory has been playing drums and performing live regularly since his teens. He studied at Newpark Music Centre where he...
Read More +An American/Israeli singer, songwriter and performer, Shelley has been part of the Irish music scene since 1986. As a front...
Read More +Paul started his music career as the lead singer of Dublin band Royseven, who were signed to Universal and the...
Read More +As a singer-songwriter and musician, Dave has shared stages with some of the finest home-grown and international artists, including The...
Read More +Nichola Hegarty is a qualified and highly sought after session singer and vocal teacher based in Dublin. She has achieved...
Read More +A native of Dublin, Rebecca grew up in a musical family, studying classical piano and singing from a very early...
Read More +For over 25 years, Tine has been a vocal tutor of note to a diverse range of students, including some...
Read More +Ollie is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who began playing and writing at the age of six. Having had some...
Read More +Tully is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer and producer. He began studying cello, piano and music theory at the age of...
Read More +Cormac studied piano and music theory in the College of Music from the age of seven, going on to earn...
Read More +Sarah is a multi-instrumentalist who studied violin, piano, music theory and orchestral performance at the Royal Irish Academy of Music...
Read More +Max is a songwriter, pianist and singer. He began studying piano at the age of nine and guitar at 13,...
Read More +Michael is a songwriter from Dublin. He first became involved in music through the Dublin underground/DIY music scene of the...
Read More +Paul is a composer and performer based in Dublin. He holds degrees in Music and English from Dublin City University,...
Read More +A former DIT student, Stephen is a member of the band Hal, who were signed to Rough Trade Records and...
Read More +Louise is the songwriter, vocalist and guitarist of the twin sister duo, Heathers. The group’s first album, ‘Here, Not There’, was...
Read More +Philip is a songwriter, performer and producer originally from Waterford City. He developed a strong interest in music from an...
Read More +As a singer, songwriter, producer and arranger with Republic of Loose, Mick has had three Top 10 albums, one of...
Read More +For over a decade, Colm has coordinated and facilitated many different music workshops and projects, having completed a training course...
Read More +Dave is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer. He’s a founding member of the Irish band Bell X1, who regularly tour...
Read More +As frontman, guitarist and piano player with his band Delorentos, Ró has written many songs and toured all over the...
Read More +Jim is the manager of The Coronas and the co-manager of The Danger Is. Having never thought of music management...
Read More +After graduating from University College Dublin, Ann Marie worked and travelled in the USA before relocating to London in 1990,...
Read More +A graduate of the National University of Ireland Maynooth, Michael started as a musician playing drums in various bands, including...
Read More +Born and raised in Dublin, James joined his first band at 15 and spent his formative musical years as an...
Read More +Jake, who is founder of the 90s cult orchestral alternative band My Life Story, works closely alongside established artist development...
Read More +After graduating from University College Dublin, Ann Marie worked and travelled in the USA before relocating to London in 1990,...
Read More +David is primarily a cultural and literary critic, and is currently completing his PhD in English at University College Dublin....
Read More +Dara studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and began her career in the fashion industry, spending eight years at a high...
Read More +Joe formed The Stunning in 1987 with his brother Steve, co-writing their first hit single ‘Got to Get Away’ that...
Read More +Mark formed JJ72 in 1996 and was lead singer, songwriter, guitarist and manager. Signed to Sony Records whilst still at...
Read More +Alan began his career as the bass player with Dublin Punk/Pop band Puppy Love Bomb who were signed to Rough...
Read More +Vaseema has over 30 years experience in vocational creative, visual and performing arts education and has been with BIMM since...
Read More +Neill is an award-winning teacher who has taught in many universities around the UK and Europe, including Oxford, London, Sussex...
Read More +Kieran is songwriter, vocalist and guitarist for the Meteor Choice-winning Irish band Delorentos. To date the band have released three...
Read More +Ber began his career working in venues in his native Cork, before moving to Dublin to embark on a life...
Read More +Gavin started his career with Irish band Turn. He signed his first deal at the age of 18 and over...
Read More +Making it in music
Our students prove that talent and hard work are an impressive mix, with nearly 80% of our graduates making a living out of music alone. Take a look at our shining stars.
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