News & Events
Previous events
Half Term Break
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MFNI is excited to welcome our new piano tutor, Ben McGarvey, to the team! To find out more and get booked-in for some lessons, check out his page: https://musicfirstni.com/mr-ben-mcgarvey-piano
MFNI is excited to welcome our new drum tutor, Matty Irvine, to the team! To find out more and get booked-in for some lessons, check out his page: https://musicfirstni.com/mr-matty-irvine-drums-percussion
A New Academic Year Begins!
Week 4 of 5 // 4) 19 August: Personal Style
MORE INFO: https://musicfirstni.com/summer-singing
1-off stand alone Kindermusik class!
Toddler (18 mon - 3yrs) @9:15-10:15am
Mixed Ages (up to 6yrs) @10:30-11:30am
More info & Registration: https://kindermusikwithbecca.com/summer-playdates
Summer Term (7 weeks) 18 July - 3 September, 2022
IT'S BACK!!! End of Year Concert - 2 Stage Music Festival celebrating MFNI Talent // Toddlers to Pro!
Spring Term (8 Weeks) // 25 April - 18 June // Make-Up Week: 20 - 15 June
An evening of music entertainment from MFNI's advancing students ages 11-17-- Studio A will be transformed from a classroom into a stylish lounge where you can enjoy a cuppa and nibble (provided by MFNI) along with a variety of musical performances...plus an open mic at the end of the evening for those feeling inspired! -- Tickets £5 - available only from MFNI Tutors
This 7 - 14 February, MFNI will be observing Heart Week in honour of our own Heart Heroes.
There are a few ways for you to participate and show support to those in our community faced with heart disease:
1) Wear Red to your lesson that week.
2) Donate to your local heart charity - MFNI is raising money for Children's Heartbeat Trust - you can donate online here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2073229319522100/ or bring a little for the donation box when you come in for your lesson/class.
3) For MFNI's Children's Classes: wear red & get ready to Disco in your classes on Friday & Saturday the 11-12th as we take part in CHT's Rock Red Friday Kitchen Disco
Who: Any family interested in "giving it a go" and finding out more about our Children's Dept. at MusicFirst NI
What: Free Demo Class session, refreshments, personal chat time with Ms Becca, and of course the opportunity to register!
More info & book-in: https://kindermusikwithbecca.com/open-days
Covid Status Check In line with official guidance, we will be moving to full capacity from the end of October 2021. At MFNI safety remains a priority, so for all of our special events (including Lounge Evenings and Open Days) from 29th October we will only admit ticket holders / confirmed bookings after they have completed a Covid Status Check at the entrance to the studio. All ticketholders aged 18 and over, will need to provide one of the following:
*Proof of full vaccination, with the second dose having been given at least 14 days earlier. Acceptable forms of proof include Covid immunisation record cards, COVIDCert NI certificates, and any official documentation from outside Northern Ireland such as the EU Digital Covid Certificate or the NHS Covid Pass. From 13th December proof of vaccination must be shown through the official COVIDCert NI app or paper version of the COVIDCert NI certificate.
*Proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test taken no more than 24 hours in advance. This will be in the form of an official SMS message which you will receive after completing and registering your Lateral Flow Test result at https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result
*Proof of natural immunity shown by a positive PCR test result for Covid-19 issued between 30 and 180 days earlier. Any self-isolation period must have elapsed before coming to the theatre.
In addition, all attendees over 18 must bring photo ID as they may be required to show this to MFNI staff.
We are OPEN for in-studio & zoom lessons! Our facilities are fitted with protective screening and Hepa air filters in both studios as well as a hand sanitizing station - all in line with our strict risk reduction policy. Whether in-studio or via Zoom, we offer top quality music lessons in a safe & fun environment. Click: https://musicfirstni.com/a-look-inside to have a look inside!
An evening of music entertainment from MFNI's advancing adult students -- Studio A will be transformed from a classroom into a stylish lounge where you can enjoy a cuppa and nibble (provided by MFNI) or BYO wine along with a variety of musical performances...plus an open mic at the end of the evening for those feeling inspired! -- Tickets £5 - available only from MFNI Tutors
Link to Registration will go "live" on 1 November 2021 Registration Deadline: 9 January 2022 Term begins: 10 January
Give the gift of music to some special this holiday season! Check out our Gift Vouchers here: https://musicfirstni.com/gift-vouchers
Week 5 of the 5 Week Workshop/Masterclass Series with Ms Becca Hopkins
More info / Registration: https://musicfirstni.com/summer-singing
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MusicFirst NI is an independent school of music that proudly places music first.
While offering all the benefits of a musical community such as concerts, classes, ensembles and private tuition, we provide personalized musical development for any level, genre, and age (toddler to mature adult) - with the convenience of conducting all communication directly with the tutor.
Through our diverse, yet complementary curricula, our international team of tutors specializes in making theory practical. Specialism is an important word here at MusicFirst NI, as our tutors only teach their own first-study instruments and subjects in which they have performed professionally.**
Come learn from teachers who can and are doing!
We would love to help you advance your musical knowledge, refine your solos, enhance your improvisation skills and polish your performance, all while boosting your confidence and having fun.
To get started you can contact us by email, stop by our facility on Botanic Avenue and/or 'like' us on Facebook or Instagram
**Disclaimer: Despite limited opportunities in Northern Ireland for professional boomwhacker-ists, music bingo champions, lords of the circle-dance and maestro story-singers, our MusicFirst Kids programme is still of unrivalled quality.