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Guitar Lessons | Singing Lessons | Artist development, Song Writing Workshops, Composition Lessons, Online Lessons
Bio
With many years of teaching experience, NZ musician Holly Christina has an innovative and enthusiastic approach to guitar lessons. GatSong offers convenient online learning with optional strands of singing and songwriting, all designed to inspire creativity and musical enjoyment. In 2009, Holly Christina set up the GatSong programme in Auckland, and she has taught at Diocesan School for Girls, Elim Christian College, and Cambridge Middle School. She also took the inspirational Break the Mould Music Tour to various schools in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, and Christchurch for ten years. Holly Christina now continues to offer the firmly established GatSong style of teaching with her successful online programme.
Teaching Info
GatSong online lessons are ideal for students who are keen to progress at their own pace with fun, individualised learning. Groups of two or solo sessions are available online, for maximum flexibility and consistency.
The essential skills for guitar are covered, including open and bar chords, strumming, double-stopping, and finger-picking. A range of cover songs and originals are used to learn and develop playing techniques. Instruction is given on the use of equipment, such as tuners, capos, loop pedals, etc. I also share documents, recorded video tutorials and song links with students, to assist with home learning.
Songwriting is also introduced if students show interest, and we focus on creating music, combining chords/lyrics/melody to write songs. Digital tools like voice memos, notes, and written tabulation are used. Singing skills are encouraged (yet optional) and taught throughout lessons as part of the full GatSong package, to strengthen rhythm and pitching abilities.