Artist development Christchurch

David Thorpe

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Cashmere
• Styles: Bob Dylan to the Blues, Folk & Country

Davey is a harmonica player, guitarist, singer, song writer and genuine One Man Band best known as ‘Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine’ He has played harmonica almost 30 years and teaches harmonica one to one as well as group workshops. Davey is an official top 10 NZ recording…

Jenny Joy – Gentle Singing Lessons for Confident Voices (Kids. Teens. Adults)

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Parklands
• Styles: Singing Lessons, Confidence, Pop, Jazz, Songwriting

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.

Ben Woods

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Lyttelton
• Styles: Open to all, but mostly work within contemporary alternative/indie, singer songwriter, rock/punk, and electronic.

Find joy in the creative process and develop your own unique voice through building a strong creative practice, unpacking sounds that inspire you, and gaining familiarity with instruments and recording tools. All through a lens of curiosity, fun, and experimentation.

Freedom Vocals – Vocal Coaching by Molly McGee

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Sydenham
• Styles: Contemporary, jazz, musical theatre, songwriting

Freedom Vocals - Vocal Coaching by Molly McGee Find vocal freedom and balance, gain confidence and sing your heart out! Take your vocal development to the next level Whether you are a seasoned professional, or an absolute beginner, Freedom Vocals will support you in finding freedom, expression and joy in singing

Fiona Pears

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Lyttelton
• Styles: Classical (exams if needed ) Jazz, Celtic, Tango

Fun and exciting violin lessons for all ages and levels. Styles include classical, jazz, Celtic, Tango and I write original tunes for students based on what they love learning. I am a performer and a teacher so I understand how to develop performance skills and love working with students to find out what they need.

Hannah Kagawa

Christchurch Artist development

• Location: Christchurch
• Styles: Classical, Contemporary, Orchestral/Symphonic Percussion

Kia ora! I am a Christchurch-based percussionist specialising in orchestral/symphonic percussion from beginners to ATCL. I also teach drum kit, as well as mentoring for composition, theory and NCEA music. I am a member of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and am currently studying for a BMus at UC.

Alison C. Holden

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Bryndwr
• Styles: Classical piano, theory

Elly Rydge

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Pegasus
• Styles: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Soul, RnB, Classical, Musical Theatre, Funk

Enquire today to sign up for Term 2

Diego Hariswara

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Hornby
• Styles: Rock, Blues, Metal, Pop, Funk, Easy Listening, Jazzy, Fusion

My lessons are fun & tailored to achieve both your short and long term goals. Everybody is different! Each person have their own goals and unique musical aspiration. I will tailor the lesson to best help you achieve them.

April Ju

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Harewood
• Styles: Classical

April will be based in New Zealand until at least late 2021, due to complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. She will be available for both in-person and Skype/Zoom lessons in Harewood, Christchurch. Prior to the above, she was studying for a Master of Arts at the Royal Academy…

Tomas Hurnik

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Christchurch Central
• Styles: Baroque, Classical and Modern music

Tomas Hurnik is passionate about teaching Baroque cello, modern cello and chamber music. He caters to the whole student, taking care to teach not only musicianship and technique but also posture and cooperating with body works such as Rolfing practitioners and teachers for the Alexander Technique.

ŌCSM (Ōtautahi Contemporary School of Music)

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Cashmere
• Styles: Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Modern and more

"Where Music Meets Mastery" О̄CSM offers some of the most engaging and effective beginner to pro music tuition in NZ. Lessons are specifically catered for each student, with their own goals set as the #1 priority.

Sarah Leslie

Christchurch Artist development

• Location: Christchurch
• Styles: Pop / Contemporary / Musical Theater / Classical

Move your singing from the shower, to the stage! Develop your sound to be the best that you can be. Sarah Is starting up her singing school here in Christchurch and is now taking students on.

Alice Tanner

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Central City
• Styles: Jazz, Pop, Contemporary, Soul/Rnb, Musical Theatre

I create a fun and supportive environment to learn singing. Whether you're looking to prepare for a performance, write original songs, blow everyone away at karaoke, or work on your vocal technique, I tailor lessons to suit your unique goals. I am also silly so my lessons are a little silly sometimes!

Leo Liu Music Studio

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: All Christchurch
• Styles: All styles

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

Rob Daglish

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Woolston
• Styles: Acoustic, Rock, Electronic, Hip-Hop, Shred, Funk, Pop, Singer-Songwriter,

In 2022, Rob opened "Brookside Audio" and started offering his mixing & production services online to great success. With over 25 projects under his belt, he began mentoring songwriting, production and mixing students at the prestigious SOLE academy in Christchurch.

Hannah Darroch

Christchurch Artist development

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

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!

Reuben Derrick

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Papanui
• Styles: All styles, including jazz and contemporary

Enjoy learning how to create a beautiful sound on saxophone or clarinet. A holistic approach to suit anybody who loves music, whatever their level of experience.

Eleanor Sim

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Burnside/ Bryndwr
• Styles: All styles

Eleanor brings a wealth of experience as a classroom teacher, school leader, choir director and as a private singing teacher. She has combined this with a successful performing career. Eleanor has studied voice both in NZ and overseas. Eleanor performs with New Zealand Opera and previously, has performed numerous…

Natasha’s Music Studio

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Burwood
• Styles: Classical, Jazz, Contemporary

Christchurch/Flute,Recorder,Piccolo and Piano Lessons My goal is to make every lesson as productive, educational, and fulfilling as possible. I aim to provide the student the tools and resources to be able to achieve what they wish for.

Deborah Monro Music

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Central city CHRISTCHURCH
• Styles: ABRSM, Trinity, AMEB, classical, blues, contemporary, baroque

Deborah Geri is a very gifted music/drama teacher who brings the best out of all her students of various ages. Worked in Australia and the UK, Deborah promotes performance and is prepared to go the extra mile with her students always taking them to higher achievements.

Amy Bowie

Christchurch Artist development

• Suburb: Burnside/Ilam or online or a combination of both.
• Styles: Pop, Rock, Folk, Musical Theatre, Beginners’ Jazz and Classical, Karaoke, Artist Development and Song Writing - I work with you to find the styles which best highlight your natural abilities.

Amy Bowie is a singer, a songwriter and an actress who writes and sings in multiple genres from pop to folk to musical theatre and beyond - from co-writing for a West End charity album Executive Produced by Richard O'Brien (Rocky Horror) to composing songs for TVNZ2 children's cartoon series 'Darwin & Newts Season 2'.