Beethoven said: “To play a wrong note is insignificant. To play without passion is inexcusable.” Having lessons is a vital part of understanding music, but more important my lessons are to provoke passion. I charge less than other teachers, not because I don’t teach well, but because I genuinely want to help students.
Here are 6 of my most effective ways to develop flexible left-hand fingers. It is very common for students’ fingers to be locked up and inflexible. This makes many techniques difficult or impossible; playing with a straight bow is hard work; a good sound is hard to produce, and…
Some informative & hilarious studio growth stories… We caught up with my good friend, amazing pianist and educator Dan Robertson to chat with the cicadas under the cherry blossom tree about: – Transitioning from teaching in your bedroom studio (and upsetting your quietly brewing flatmates!) – Baby steps to…
Tomplay is an interactive sheet music app that we love and in this vlog with interviewed Domingo Fernandez from their team to talk about how teachers and students are using it in their lessons. Key takeaways if you are looking to move into more dynamic interactive lessons with your…
Our first vlog/podcast/video interview! #1 Lauren Grout We talk GST for music teachers, expanding her studio, offering more performance opportunities for her students. You can read more about Lauren, contact her and book lessons We cover: Registering for GST in NZ https://www.ird.govt.nz/gst/registering-for-gst Zero-rated GST https://www.ird.govt.nz/gst/charging-gst/zero-rated-supplies Lauren and I discussed…
Matt has over 16 years of experience in music education, pushing the boundaries of how we think guitar should be taught. A multi-instrumentalist and an expert in technical development, Matt approaches guitar education through a holistic lens that will have you wondering why no one has taught it this…
Guitar Lessons
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Bass Guitar Lessons,
Electronic Dance Music Production Lessons,
Keyboard Lessons,
Piano Lessons
| Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons
I am a Lower Hutt based music teacher. I teach Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute and beginner accordion . I have been teaching music for almost 20 years and have taught most ages, levels and styles. Teaching is my passion and I put a lot of effort into each of my…
Saxophone Lessons
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Accordion Lessons,
Clarinet Lessons,
Flute Lessons,
| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Ensemble Coaching,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons
The way I love to teach is through using songs that are familiar to the student. We learn technique, rhythm and gain strength through playing our favorite songs.
Lets have fun playing music!!
Ari Freeman is a bassist and guitarist from Christchurch. He is known around Christchurch and beyond as the front man of the psychedelic funk band Rhomboid, and as The Blues Professor, a One-Man-Band playing blues and rock’n’roll . Ari has diverse skills and experience that is rare to find in…
Guitar Lessons
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Bass Guitar Lessons,
Singing Lessons
| Ensemble Coaching,
Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons
Music Life. Learned Piano from my father, a school teacher, for 5 years as a child and teen. Also learned ukulele from him at school. Learned Guitar at Teachers College. Self taught Bass in latter years. Sang in Choirs over many years, including the Wellington Bach Choir in 1979,…
I’ve been teaching music for over 10 years, and really enjoy sharing my passion with students. I keep lessons fun and interesting and can cater to any age and ability level. As well as teaching in schools all around the Waikato, I’m also a performing musician, having been a…
Piano Lessons
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Bass Guitar Lessons,
Guitar Lessons,
Keyboard Lessons,
Organ Lessons,
| Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Mixing and Mastering Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons
I got an electric guitar at age 11. I found a teacher a few months later and my playing began to drastically improve. Having someone who could provide guidance and feedback made all the difference. He introduced me to great guitarists like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, Paul…
Guitar Lessons
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| Aural Lessons,
Theory Lessons,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons,
Online Lessons
