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…
Experience Christchurch's most transformative music education with Morton Music. Artists in Residence at The Piano, Arna & Alex Morton are master educators. Their revolutionary HIIP Method™ moves beyond technique to teach the mindset for efficient, effective, and joyful practice.
French Horn Lessons
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Trumpet Lessons,
Violin Lessons
| Artist development,
Ensemble Coaching,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons
Ari Freeman is a bassist and guitarist from Christchurch. He is known around Christchurch and beyond as the front man of the psychedelic funk band Rhomboid, and as The Blues Professor, a One-Man-Band playing blues and rock’n’roll . Ari has diverse skills and experience that is rare to find in…
Guitar Lessons
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Bass Guitar Lessons,
Singing Lessons
| Ensemble Coaching,
Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons
All lessons are taught at my home studio in Newtown.
Students must have an instrument at home for practicing.
Email me if you want to book in for a trial lesson or discuss goals.
sonyawatersong@gmail.com
Piano Lessons
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Keyboard Lessons,
| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
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
*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
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. She also performs with the Auckland Chamber Orchestra…
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,…
