Our Story
Ravens Den Music School is a project that we wanted to start for many years. Through the experience of countless music lessons as both teachers and students, we have noted the pitfalls which can lead to students becoming demotivated or even giving up on music entirely. We do not want to see students become discouraged by being forced to learn a style or an instrument which is not for them. We believe a students relationship with music should be allowed to flourish organically around their interests.
Ravens Den was born out of our desire to take our years of practical knowledge and challenge ourselves to address these common issues that we know many music students encounter. Our goal is to help our students cultivate their own musical visions and ideas so that they can become the musician they wish to become. We believe everyone has their own musical story to tell, let us help you to tell yours.
We know how important it is to study under a teacher who cares about your needs. Our small class sizes and one-on-one lessons mean that we are committed to giving each student as much attention and guidance as they need.
Niall O'Leary
Co Founder & Teacher
Specialising in Guitar, Ukulele, Music Theory, Bass, Songwriting and Production.
About Niall
Niall O’Leary is a Bray based guitarist with an interest in many musical genres ranging from rock/blues to progressive/jazz. Niall produces his own music consistently, and is devoted to creative expression and cultivating a unique sound with each project he takes on.
Niall has and continues to play in numerous bands and projects. He has played shows in all the major Dublin area venues over the last five years and has experience in performing at Electric Picnic and Body and Soul festivals. Niall’s experience of playing and sharing original ideas with other like-minded musicians has been a major factor in developing his personal teaching philosophy.
Niall completed a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Modern Music in 2018. Since then Niall has developed his skills as a teacher at Everest School of Music in Bray. He has spent two and a half years growing a trustworthy relationship with his clients. The common principles behind his teaching process are to encourage creative expression, self-motivational learning by encouraging his students to find their own path when learning their instrument. Students will have the ability to grow their understanding of the language of music through a non-pressurized fun and supportive environment.
"Too often we see people trying to pick up an instrument, they take a few lessons, and then it lies collecting dust for years. I want to try and ignite your passion for music. I want to help you understand how music works so that you can find your own way, play your favorite songs, and write your own music. Having music in your life is a true gift and I think everyone has the ability within them to develop a true passion and love for playing an instrument".
Aaron Egginton
Co Founder & TeacherÂ
Specialising in Guitar, Piano, Music Theory, Ukulele, Bass, Songwriting and Production.
About Aaron
Aaron Egginton is a Dublin based musician with many musical interests spanning a variety of genres. He is an instrumentalist, producer, composer, arranger, and DJ who graduated from Newpark Music Center (now based in DCU) with a Bachelor's degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance. As a guitarist, Aaron is well versed in many styles from jazz to pop, and has performed with a variety of different groups.
Aarons's musical journey began at a young age when he took classical piano lessons. In his teen years, he discovered a love for rock music and soon picked up the guitar. In his twenties he expanded his musical palette with many different styles, such as electronic music, bossa nova, blues, and jazz.
Since his graduation, he has gone on to lead the nine-piece, jazz-funk outfit Expansions who have gigged extensively around Ireland. As well as his background in jazz Aaron has a keen interest in composition and production. He has had electronic pieces commissioned, most notably by Irish artist Elaine Hoey. He was also involved with writing an original piece for the mini-series Call It A Day. This song, ‘So Cool’ won an honorable mention at the New York Movie Awards. In addition to this Aaron is also experienced with the club scene, DJing in Dublin and many festivals across the country.
Whether you are interested in learning jazz, rock, pop, or even exploring electronic composition Aaron Egginton will be glad to share his knowledge and experience with you.
"Music is such a multifaceted art form that learning to play can be a scary and confusing experience for some. Everyone has their own personal journey in music that is unique to them. In my lessons, I aim to create a stress-free environment that will help the student find their own voice on their chosen instrument so that they can enjoy their musical path to the fullest."