Artist Development New Zealand

David Ward

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Avondale
• Styles: Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Funk,

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A diversely creative instrumentalist and award-winning composer for theatre, film and original projects, David has been involved in a wide array of musical projects and has toured his music extensively in NZ, Singapore, Australia, India, Germany and the U.S.A. One of his most enduring collaborations has been with INDIAN…

Chris Bates

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Browns Bay, Dairy Flat
• Styles: Pop

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Unlock Your Pop Music Potential! Personalized lessons in vocals, guitar, and songwriting from an experienced music teacher and artist. Embrace the joy of creating music as you learn chords, play pop songs, and develop strong singing techniques. All ages welcome! Start your musical journey today!

NZ Modern School of Music

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: AUCKLAND WIDE
• Styles: Classical, Modern & Contemporary Piano, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Latin American and Boogie

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Auckland wide instrumental tuition available at 80 Venues - North, South, East, West

Blair Gowan

Wellington Artist Development

• Suburb: Kilbirnie
• Styles: All Styles: Jazz, RnB, Hip hop, Contemporary, etc

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Blair Gowan is a pianist and keyboardist based in Wellington. He has completed a Bachelor of Music (BMus); Majoring in Jazz Performance. Experienced teaching all ages and styles, he is excited to share his skills and experiences, to grow your passion and interest for the ivories!

Michael Petrus

Christchurch Artist Development

• Location: Christchurch
• Styles: A wide range, from classical training to contemporary (not belting), including pop, jazz, blues

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Revelation Sound NZ is a professional Music Tuition and Audio Production Studio. ​We offer live, online music lessons, using high quality audio and video equipment, in singing, guitar, song-writing, composition + more, and production and recording services. Highly qualified and experienced. Group classes also available

Francesca Parussini

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Devonport
• Styles: All styles, specialising in jazz saxophone, contemporary and arranging piano, flute doubling

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Kia Ora! I’m Francesca and have been playing music since I can remember. I started learning piano at 5, and picked up saxophone when I was 14. I’m a self taught flute doubler as well. I was raised on the shore, and have been teaching piano & saxophone privately…

Spiderhands Productions

Christchurch Artist Development

• Suburb: Waltham
• Styles: We can teach whatever style of music you want to learn and create custom lesson plans to suit your needs.

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Guitar, Bass, Drum, Piano, Ukulele, DJing, Music Theory, Songwriting, and Music Production Tuition - Free first trial lesson - $30 p/weekly 30-minute session - 13 Years teaching experience - Custom-built lesson plans to suit each student - All ages and stages welcome!

Paule (Rapid Guitar Results)

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Skype/West Auckland
• Styles: Paule coaches all styles, specialising in rock, pop, blues, metal, country, and more for both bands and solo artists.

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Guitar lessons with a difference for beginners and intermediate players, either face to face or online. Paule can help save you days, weeks, months, even years of guitar frustration by breaking and preventing bad habits. Every coaching session is customised to the needs of his client and their immediate goals.

Mark Lockett – Drumlab

Wellington Artist Development

• Suburb: Aro Valley
• Styles: All styles

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Just returned from New York, top American trained drummer, Mark Lockett is very excited to present Drumlab (www.drumlab.co.nz) offering some new programs for students interested in taking their music and drumming to the next level. Drumlab - Private instruction for the musical drummer.

Mat Enright

Wellington Artist Development

• Suburb: Brooklyn
• Styles: blues, reggae, jazz, swing, folk, pop, fingerstyle guitar

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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…

SOLE Music Academy

Christchurch Artist Development

• Suburb: Christchurch
• Styles: Group and Private Singing, Songwriting, Production, Music Theory, Music Business, Keys, Guitar & Artist Development.

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A source of learning and empowerment, bridging the gap into the music industry. You too can have a successful career in music!

Kamran Khodaverdian

Auckland Artist Development

• Location: Auckland
• Styles: Classical, pop

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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…

Leo Liu Music Studio

Christchurch Artist Development

• Location: Christchurch
• Styles: All styles

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Leo Liu is a violinist and teacher whose career is currently based in Christchurch. He is currently taking students of all ages and levels.

Blockhouse Bay School of Music

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Blockhouse Bay

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Blockhouse Bay School of Music supports learners of all ages and proficiency through their musical journey with professional tuition and coaching.

Modern Music Learning

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Takapuna
• Styles: Rock, Blues, Indie, Folk, Jazz, Funk, Soul, Pop, Electronic, Classical

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Embark on a musical adventure at our modern music school, Explore personalised lessons in guitar, piano, drums, vocals, ukulele, bass, and music production. Our professional instructors blend expertise with a passion for teaching, creating an environment where your unique musical journey thrives!

Miriam Dixon

Wellington Artist Development

• Suburb: Island Bay, Wellington
• Styles: Commercial and Contemporary Music including Pop, Jazz, R & B, Soul, Folk and Singer/Songwriter styles.

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Miriam is a professional Voice Coach specialising in Commercial and Contemporary music. She has a Teachers of Singing Certification Award (T.O.S.C.A) from the renowned Voice Lab NZ and Atlas Voice and also holds a BMus Jazz Performance (Voice) from the New Zealand School of Music.

Mrs A’s Music School

Christchurch Artist Development

• Suburb: Christchurch
• Styles: Classical & Contemporary Styles

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Send us an inquiry today!

Jules Blewman

Christchurch Artist Development

• Suburb: Lyttelton
• Styles: All Styles

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Jules is a professional guitarist who has recently moved to Lyttelton. He has been a regular fixture on the NZ music scene for the past 12 years – performing hundreds of tours/shows across some of New Zealand and Australia’s leading venues, events and festivals. In recent times he has…

Cheryl Grice

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Milford
• Styles: Classical/Spanish Guitar, includes reading musical notation. Piano/keyboard, Aural and Theory

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Classical/Spanish Guitar Lessons with NZ's Top International Teacher/Recording Artist. Over 40 yrs teaching experience. Winner of 2 International Guitar Competitions!! Star of TV and Radio. Empathetic teacher with the skill to take you from beginner to performing artist - caring and focussed!

Hannah Darroch

Christchurch Artist Development

• Suburb: Christchurch Central
• Styles: Classical, Orchestral Excerpts, Contemporary Classical, Improvisation

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Dr Hannah Darroch is the Principal Flute of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and is on faculty at the University of Canterbury’s School of Music, teaching flute and managing the woodwind area. In 2024 she is welcoming new flute students to her studio at The Piano in Christchurch!

Virginia Humphrey-Taylor

Christchurch Artist Development

• Suburb: Christchurch
• Styles: Pop, rock, choral, Karaoke, jazz, opera, barbershop

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Christchurch singing lessons, Jazz, pop, show music, Artistic development, Choir coaching, onducting, NCEA Music excellent achievement specialist;

Paule (Rapid Vocal Results)

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Skype/West Auckland
• Styles: Paule coaches all styles, specialising in rock, metal, pop, jazz, RnB and blues for both bands and solo artists.

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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.

Eliette’s Music Academy

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Albany & Grafton
• Styles: Jazz, Pop, Contemporary, Rock, Folk, Country and more..

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Singing Lessons, Piano lessons, Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons, Violin Lessons, Pre school Music Classes, Songwriting Workshop, Masterclass Workshop

Julia Dorry

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: West Auckland, Remuera, Greenlane
• Styles: Rock, Pop, Soul, Funk, Jazz and Singer/Songwriter style

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Do you have a passion for music? Would you like to improve your singing voice? I would love to help you embrace that inner passion and talent of yours. I can teach a variety of music genres at any level to all ages.

maevon music – Beatrice & Sascha

Christchurch Artist Development

• Suburb: Christchurch Central & Kaiapoi
• Styles: Guitar: Acoustic / Blues / Funk / Grunge / Pop / Hard & Classic Rock / Metal and more... Singing: Pop / Rock / Soul / Funk / Blues

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Lessons are tailored to your needs and abilities, whether you want to start at the beginning, improve fast, prepare for a specific occasion or just want to jam on a weekly basis. We specialise in adults and especially enjoy working with people who want to take up singing or the guitar at a later stage in their life.

harpitree music school

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Botany, Howick, Dannemora, Remuera, Newmarket, Epsom
• Styles: classical, jazz, celtique, private, group, kids class, adult class, ensemble class

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High-quality music lessons available: harp, violin, viola in Remuera and Botany. We offer private, group and adult courses.

J.Y Lee

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Auckland
• Styles: All Styles: Jazz, Classical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Pop, etc.

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Professional musician based in Auckland with over a decade of music industry and teaching experience. Saxophonist/Flautist for bands/artists: Yoko-Zuna, Avantdale Bowling Club, Sir Dave Dobbyn, CHAII, The Circling Sun, The Saxobros.

The Drum Studio

Auckland Artist Development

• Suburb: Eden Terrace
• Styles: All styles and genres are taught. Rock, Jazz, Funk, Big Band, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian, Rudiments, Theory and Reading, Technique, Independence and Interdependence

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At The Drum Studio, Auckland we provide personally tailored professional Drum Lessons for all abilities. Beginner - Advanced. We offer a free, no-obligation intro lesson for new students. Come meet your tutor, check out the studio and discuss your personal goals. Get in touch and ignite your passion for drumming!