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
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…
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…
Hi, I’m a friendly teacher with lots of teaching experience, starting 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.
Piano Lessons
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Keyboard Lessons,
| Aural Lessons,
Theory Lessons,
Online Lessons
Why do we treat music like homework when it’s something we’re meant to 'play'?
Music isn’t just a skill, it’s a game, an instinct, and a way to express who we are. In my lessons, we unlock curiosity, joy, and the kind of motivation that sticks. The ones who love learning become the best musicians - I’ll show you how.
Piano Lessons
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| Aural Lessons,
Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons,
Online Lessons
Sing, smile, and shine! Gentle, confidence building singing lessons for kids, teens and adults with Tui award-winning singer-songwriter Jenny Joy — where every voice gets to sparkle and grow.
Singing Lessons
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| Artist development,
Song Writing Workshops
*Contact Sally to receive your FREE 45-minute video singing class 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 background in singing and expressive movement, communication,…
Singing Lessons
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Guitar Lessons,
| Alexander Technique Lessons,
Artist development,
Drama Lessons,
Online Lessons,
Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
Marcel Rodeka has carved out an exceptional career as a professional drummer. He fell in love with music at the age of 10 and got his first drum kit at aged 14 and has never looked back. At 19 he became a professional drummer, joining in the formation of…
As one of the most experience guitar tutors in New Zealand, I can guarantee that following my methods will have you playing within a few short weeks. I've taught over three thousand people how to play and some of them are now performing professionally. I can also teach songwriting and performance techniques.
