Music Life. Learned Piano from my father, a school teacher, for 5 years as a child and teen. Also learned ukulele from him at school. Learned Guitar at Teachers College. Self taught Bass in latter years. Sang in Choirs over many years, including the Wellington Bach Choir in 1979,…
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…
-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
| Aural Lessons,
Theory Lessons,
Music And Movement For Under Fives
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.
Described as “…a performer of virtuosic ability and one of the new generation of recitalists and gifted players from around the world” Matthew Marshall is one of New Zealand’s leading classical guitarists. In a prize-winning career spanning nearly 40 years, Matthew has given over 2000 performances throughout Europe, Asia,…
My name is Matt Kennedy and I am a working musician and guitar tutor. I specialise in contemporary music and design acoustic guitar, electric guitar and ukulele lessons that are both enjoyable and achievable for students of all levels, helping them build confidence and reach outstanding results across a…
Guitar Lessons
|
Ukulele Lessons
| Artist development,
Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Online Lessons
I’ve been teaching music for over 10 years, and really enjoy sharing my passion with students. I keep lessons fun and interesting and can cater to any age and ability level. As well as teaching in schools all around the Waikato, I’m also a performing musician, having been a…
Piano Lessons
|
Bass Guitar Lessons,
Guitar Lessons,
Keyboard Lessons,
Organ Lessons,
| Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Mixing and Mastering Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons
Matt has over 16 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
|
Bass Guitar Lessons,
Electronic Dance Music Production Lessons,
Keyboard Lessons,
Piano Lessons
| Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons
I bought my first guitar when I was 15 from my best friend Pete and was lucky enough to be taught by him too. At 17 I enrolled in the school of Performing Arts and Music and after two years walked out with a mission to form the greatest…
Guitar Lessons
|
| Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Online Lessons
A personable and professional teacher with almost two decades teaching experience, Lyndsay is here to help. Receive expert tuition in violin and theory, and experience performing on stage in studio concerts.
Violin Lessons
|
| Aural Lessons,
Ensemble Coaching,
Theory Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Suzuki Music Lessons
