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…
Welcome to Von Trapp Music Academy.
My name is Joanne Klein. I offer lessons in Piano and Theory to all ages and levels. I prepare students for Trinity College of London Music Exams as well as ABRSM.
My lessons cater for both Classical and Jazz styles in a friendly and supportive learning environment.
Piano Lessons
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| Aural Lessons,
Theory Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons
Hi! I’m Josh. I’m a Saxophonist and band leader based in Wellington. I have 15 years playing and teaching experience, stemming from a love of Jazz and Saxophone that began at age 12. I practiced all throughout High School and University (in closets, bomb shelters – you name it!),…
Jesbery Hartono-Hall is a passionate musician who enjoys sharing her love of music through performing as well as teaching the next generation of young musicians. As an orchestral musician, Jesbery has performed as Assistant Principal Cello with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Opus Orchestra. She performs with the Auckland…
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
| Aural Lessons,
Theory Lessons,
Online Lessons
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
Hi, I’m a friendly teacher with lots of teaching experience, starting piano when I was 9 and completing B Mus degree and Trinity and ABRSM diploma performance exams. I aim to create a relaxed student who works with their own body to produce a good sound. I enjoy the…
Piano Lessons
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Keyboard Lessons,
| Aural Lessons,
Theory Lessons
