Brendan Finan
Piano tutor
Brendan studied music at Maynooth University, where he received a BA specialising in performance and composition, and an MA in composition. He’s taught piano and music theory at music schools in Sligo and Dublin since 2004, and holds a Higher Diploma in Further Education and Training.
Brendan also works as a composer and writer. His published writing includes reviews of contemporary music, opera, classical concerts and more in the Journal of Music, and the liner notes for the Contemporary Music Centre’s New Music :: New Ireland 4. He publishes game soundtracks under the name The Arcane Composer.
Brendan sees a teacher’s role as a facilitator. He strives to help his students find and follow their own path in music
Email: academy@iims.ie