I'm a musician and educator based in Ireland and the UK. On my new website you can book a lesson, listen to some recordings or just have a snoop around. Thanks for stopping by!
-Cathal-
What I Offer
1 / Online Lessons (Via Zoom)
Aimed toward students seeking to join my private studio on clarinet or saxophone, from wherever you are in the world!
2 / Consultation Lessons (In Person)
For students seeking to join my teaching studio at my premises here in Manchester.
3 / Audition Coaching (Any Instrument)
Everyone hates auditions. Like playing your instrument, auditioning is a learned skill. I've gained invaluable tips and tricks from some of the world's top orchestral musicians and soloists about developing this skill, and for the serious student am offering one on one performance coaching for recitals, auditions and more.
"To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable"
Ludwig van Beethoven
Artist Bio
Cathal enjoys a varied career between Ireland and the UK. He has been invited to play as Guest Principal Clarinet of the Hallé Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Manchester Camerata, BBC Philharmonic, Ulster Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Cathal’s playing can be heard on BBC Radio 3 and RTÉ Lyric FM, and he has featured at the Edinburgh International Festival, West Wicklow Festival in Ireland, Tunbridge Wells International Music Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe and Madrid a Tempo in various guises including with chamber groups Buccleuch Duo and Triskelion.
Cathal is a proud Vandoren Artist. He is a recipient of the Dunbar Gerber award for chamber music and Jury Prize at the Irish Freemason’s Young Musician of the Year.
Sara (Clarinet)
“I have taken online and in person clarinet lessons with Cathal for almost a year now and I fully recommend him. He is a great teacher and a superb musician. I had stopped playing the clarinet for some years and he has adapted the level of the lessons so I could catch up with fundamental technique concepts, and helped me correct old bad habits. He always offers thoughtful advice, and likes to try different ways to improve the sound. He has a deep understanding of the clarinet and music, and clearly cares about communicating his professional knowledge and getting the best of each student. Cathal is very encouraging, patient, and punctual. In summary, if you are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic clarinet teacher, I would recommend approaching him at once."
Alvaro (Saxophone)
"Brilliant lessons, super comprehensive, flexible and patient.
His lessons are not only very productive, but also very entertaining.
Would 100% recommend him."