Taking new students for 2026! Elina is passionate about exploring student-led-interests while developing strong foundations. Elina has been teaching for several years in Wellington and has completed a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance, DipABRSM in Piano Teaching, ARSM in Piano Performance, and ABRSM Grade 8 theory.
Piano Lessons
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Keyboard Lessons,
| Theory Lessons,
Jazz Improvisation 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…
I’ve been playing guitar for over 35 years and began teaching after completing my music degree at Middlesex University, London, in 2007. Since then, teaching has been a central part of my musical life alongside performing and working within recognised examination pathways. I work with both children and adults…
Guitar Lessons
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Banjo Lessons,
Ukulele Lessons
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Jazz Improvisation Lessons,
Online Lessons
Kia ora koutou, congratulations for stumbling upon my profile - enquire within if you are interested in high-quality woodwind instruction, jazz pedagogy, or if you just have questions about music in general!
Saxophone Lessons
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Clarinet Lessons,
Flute Lessons,
Keyboard Lessons,
| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Ensemble Coaching,
Theory Lessons,
Composition Lessons,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring
JULIE MASON is one of New Zealand’s foremost women in Jazz. She has performed as JAZZ PIANIST/VOCALIST at Jazz Festivals and Clubs throughout Australasia, as well as Europe, Asia, The USA, and the South Pacific. She has released six albums as bandleader, and played/sung on many others as a…
Piano Lessons,
Singing Lessons
| Song Writing Workshops,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons
I am a dedicated violin teacher with many years experience. I offer individual lessons to beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. I endeavour to guide my students to accomplish the best of their abilities with a comprehensive musical education.
Violin Lessons
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Viola Lessons
| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Ensemble Coaching,
Theory Lessons,
Online Lessons
I believe every one deserves an opportunity to explore a relationship with music in an encouraging and nurturing environment, free of expectation to progress at a certain rate. I have a particular interest in teaching children and/or helping adults reconnect with music.
Singing Lessons
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| Artist development,
Song Writing Workshops
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
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Bass Guitar Lessons,
Electronic Dance Music Production Lessons,
Keyboard Lessons,
Piano Lessons
| Song Writing Workshops,
Theory Lessons,
NCEA Music Tutoring,
Online Lessons
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…
Guitar Lessons
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Piano Lessons,
Singing Lessons,
Trumpet Lessons,
Ukulele Lessons
| Artist development,
Aural Lessons,
Song Writing Workshops,
Jazz Improvisation Lessons,
Online Lessons,
Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
*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
