I've been teaching people to play the flute for over 30 years, and I love helping students find joy and confidence in playing music. Whether you want to sit exams, are working towards NCEA Performance credits, or just want to play for fun, we can plan creative and fulfilling lessons together!
Flute Lessons
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| Ensemble Coaching,
Theory Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring
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…
Florence Lai is an accomplished classical pianist from Auckland, New Zealand, whose musical journey began at the age of four. She quickly advanced through the ABRSM and Trinity College of London piano exams, achieving high distinctions early on, including a score of 90% for both her ATCL and LTCL…
Piano Lessons
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Keyboard Lessons,
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Aural Lessons,
Ensemble Coaching,
Theory Lessons,
Online Lessons
Vocal coaching for all levels, from beginners through to professional recording artists. Paule has coached NZ Idol, Swedish Idol and X-Factor NZ contestants, as well as artists signed to Sony and Universal Records. Every coaching session is customised to the needs of his client and their immediate vocal goals.
Singing Lessons
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| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons,
Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
Viki Jin is a classically trained pianist, educator, and versatile musician who is passionate about music and loves sharing its joy with others. Alongside her classical training, she has also developed interests in jazz piano and percussion studies, including drum kit and marimba. These diverse musical experiences have broadened…
Piano Lessons
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| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Ensemble Coaching,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Online Lessons
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
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Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons
I am a pianist, composer and piano teacher. I have been playing piano for 25 years and also teaching 20 years. I have Bachelor of Music. I have done a number of piano concerts in Auckland. I have recorded my own composition ‘Dreaming of Dandelions’ and I was published in Auckland…
Piano Lessons
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| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Ensemble Coaching,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Online Lessons
I’m Wellington based bassist since 2005. I’m enjoying my busy life with the NZSO as well as solo recitals and teaching. I mainly play Classical but love to explore different styles so I’ve played in Jazz, Rock, Folk & Tango bands over the years. As a teacher I try to find a balance between learning, commitment and fun!
Double Bass Lessons
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Bass Guitar Lessons,
| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Ensemble Coaching,
Theory Lessons,
Online Lessons
Singing can be easy and fun! Come build your confidence and technique with me, a professional singer and practicing musician with a BA in Musical Theater and 20+ years performance. Let's get your Pop, Musical Theatre, Rock, R&B or Indie songs stage ready and have a great time doing it! Click through to read more.
Singing Lessons
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| Artist development,
Online Lessons,
Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
Frank is an experienced drummer and percussionist based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch who has been playing for well over 10+ years. A graduate of Ara Institute of Canterbury's Jazz Performance program, Frank has been playing and teaching all over Christchurch, covering all sorts of different styles and genres of music.
Drum Lessons
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Piano Lessons
| Ensemble Coaching,
Theory Lessons,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring
