I have more than 13 year’s experience as a piano and music theory teacher in both classical and contemporary genres. I am extremely passionate about instilling the love of music and especially the piano to all my students so that music and playing an instrument becomes a part of…
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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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.
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
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
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
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
