Welcome!
Here's a little bit about Us...
Antrim School of Music CIC was founded by Vicki Kyles in June 2019, re-branding from her formerly established teaching practice "VK Music". Vicki is a qualified piano and singing teacher, and has been teaching for approximately 15 years. She has successfully attained the Diploma in Music Teaching and now the Diploma in Early Childhood Music Teaching from the London College of Music.
Plans were in place to fully launch the school shortly after but in 2020, the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic, and plans were on hold. By 2021 Vicki had been joined by Rebecca McPolin - Clulow, Director of ASM, to expand the school services provision. Rebecca had over 15 years experience of performance, music technology and recording work but also had a strong background in leading music workshops for local councils, schools and the education board. Rebecca's had obtained her Grade 8 in electric Guitar and Bass guitar, and had a background in songwriting, EDM composition and live sound and lighting technical support. Her connections in the music community allowed her to expand the services to include the "rock" and Electronic music element that had not be present before. Rebecca is also a professional sustainability consultant, currently completing her Master in Leadership for Sustainable Development at QUB, and is committed to making ASM an organisation that focuses on sustainability and positive environmental practices.
The school was now on a clear path to offering a wide variety of tuition services and workshops.
The school then partially launched in late September 2021 and we now offer a huge menu of services. We were then successful in November 2021 officially becoming a Community Interest Company - that means, we are a not for profit organisation.
Director - Vicki Kyles BSc Hons, DipLCM (TD), DipLCM (ECM), MISM
Director - Ms Rebecca McPolin -Clulow
Our Current Provisions
At Antrim School of Music, our current provisions include private and group tuition in Piano, Singing, Violin, Flute, Musical Theatre, Guitar, Drums and Music Theory lessons. In 2022, we expanded our services to include Group Lessons in all the above, plus with the new addition of Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mindfulness and much, much more!
The School is in still in the early stages of development, with a small menu of services at present - exciting plans are in the pipeline to add more to our current provisions - watch this space!
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide every child in the Antrim area with some form of music tuition.
We also have the aim of facilitating / hosting wellbeing sessions for the Elderly, Disabled, those diagnosed with conditions such as Dementia, and for those working in the field Mental Health awareness. As the school grows, we will be able to offer more vibrant and varied services as part of our growth plan. We also
Music and the arts belong to everyone. Our aim is to provide a service not only for those with additional needs, but to ensure those from lower class backgrounds can access the arts and enjoy the benefits of music, without the high price tag that is so often a barrier to the arts these days.
Our school aims to be inclusive, diverse, accepting, and accessible to all.
Our Mission Statement
"We strive to Enrich and Empower Community Wellbeing though Creative Arts"
Where we are based
We are based at Unit 74, The Junction Retail Park, 111 Ballymena Road, Antrim. BT41 4LL Our lovely unit is right beside the Sketchers store!
