If Father Christmas is bringing you a keyboard this festive season it might be a good idea to take a few lessons to instil good playing habits.

Walton's New School of Music has an "Introducing Keyboard" course beginning on January 15th at its premises in South Great George's Street, Dublin. The number of participants is limited to eight so early booking is recommended.

The course runs from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings and the fees are £90 or £115.

Budding traditional musicians may be interested to know that Walton's runs beginners' tin whistle lessons. Details of both from (01) 478 1884 or email info@newschool.ie