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…
As a teacher I strive to help students build confidence, have fun and fit music into their life in a meaningful way. I encourage students to treat themselves compassionately as they encounter new challenges. I aim to create an environment in which students are free to experiment, make mistakes and learn.
Bass Guitar Lessons
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Guitar Lessons
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NOW TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR TERM 3, 2026 Ready to embark on your musical journey? Let’s make it happen together. I’m Dr Irena Angelovska, a multilingual music educator and researcher with a PhD in Music Education and over 14 years of international teaching experience across Europe and New Zealand. I’ve…
Piano Lessons
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Choirs,
Keyboard Lessons,
Singing Lessons
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Theory Lessons,
Online Lessons
I teach woodwinds, drums, and more, treating each instrument like a doorway into rhythm, expression, and feel. Whether you're wanting to improve your tone/sound, chasing a groove/beat or something stranger, we’ll go deep. Technique matters, but musicality is the goal. Let’s create something REAL, not just play notes.
Clarinet Lessons
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Drum Lessons,
Flute Lessons,
Percussion Lessons,
Recorder Lessons,
Saxophone Lessons
| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Ensemble Coaching,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons
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
Guitar lessons with a difference for beginners and intermediate players, either face to face or online. Paule can help save you days, weeks, months, even years of guitar frustration by breaking and preventing bad habits. Every coaching session is customised to the needs of his client and their immediate goals.
Guitar Lessons
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| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons,
Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
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,
Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons,
Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
Marcel Rodeka has carved out an exceptional career as a professional drummer. He fell in love with music at the age of 10 and got his first drum kit at aged 14 and has never looked back. At 19 he became a professional drummer, joining in the formation of…
-Bella received Russian Music training in the Soviet Union (now Lithuania) where she graduated from Music College and then Music Conservatory as a piano teacher, accompanist and class teacher. -Her qualifications include Masters in Music, Bachelors in Music Teaching diploma, Suzuki Certificate -After graduation she worked for 20 years…
Keyboard Lessons,
Piano Lessons
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Theory Lessons,
Music And Movement For Under Fives
