Drawing on my postgraduate study in music education, current performing practice, and over a decade of teaching experience, I’m interested in helping students become confident readers who understand the structure of music from the ground up, giving you the freedom to improvise, compose, and play in any style you like.
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…
Mat started playing music at age 5, with keyboard lessons, and took up trumpet at age 8. Since then he has been heavily involved in music and has played professionally since 2011, when he began to teach himself guitar, at one point completing 365 solo guitar and vocal performances…
Guitar Lessons
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Piano Lessons,
Singing Lessons,
Trumpet Lessons,
Ukulele Lessons
| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Song Writing Workshops,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons,
Online Lessons,
Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
Matt has over 18 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
Fun, down to earth piano lessons from a kind, inclusive, experienced teacher. Beginner adults or returning to piano. Low stress lessons at any age -Nervous adults and older adults a speciality. Age is no barrier..Come and meet me ! NewPlymouth based. Qualified Suzuki Piano Teacher.
Piano Lessons
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| Online Lessons,
Suzuki Music Lessons
*Contact Sally for her 45-minute singing class video OR to book an in person or online session. Sally has spent the last 30+ years developing her SAMA activation method of voice and presence mentoring…helping you to express your authentic voice, presence, awareness, intuition, and emotional/spiritual connection. Combining her professional…
Singing Lessons
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Guitar Lessons,
| Alexander Technique Lessons,
Artist development,
Drama Lessons,
Online Lessons,
Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
I’m Dr. Mark Baynes, a jazz pianist, composer, and educator based in West Auckland, New Zealand. I teach piano from my home studio and online — wherever you are, we can work together. My curriculum spans reading and technique, improvisation for all levels, and styles including Jazz, Funk, Latin,…
Piano Lessons
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Keyboard Lessons,
| Aural Lessons,
Ensemble Coaching,
Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons
Sing, smile, and shine! Gentle, confidence building singing lessons for kids, teens and adults with Tui award-winning singer-songwriter Jenny Joy — where every voice gets to sparkle and grow.
Singing Lessons
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| Artist development,
Song Writing Workshops
JULIE MASON is one of New Zealand’s foremost women in Jazz. She has performed as JAZZ PIANIST/VOCALIST at Jazz Festivals and Clubs throughout Australasia, as well as Europe, Asia, The USA, and the South Pacific. She has released six albums as bandleader, and played/sung on many others as a…
Piano Lessons,
Singing Lessons
| Song Writing Workshops,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons
