Dunedin
Song Writing Workshops | Guitar Lessons, Singing Lessons | Artist development, Composition Lessons, NCEA Music Tutoring, Online Lessons
Bio
Kia ora, my name is Abby Wolfe. I’m a Dunedin-based artist, songwriter, and music producer dedicated to helping emerging musicians grow into confident, capable creatives. My teaching focuses on developing your unique sound while building strong technical foundations in songwriting, performance, and production.
I offer songwriting lessons, voice lessons, music production tuition, beginner guitar, artist mentoring, and professional recording services. Whether you’re writing your first song, learning to record and produce your own music, or developing your skills as a performer, lessons are practical, creative, and tailored to your individual goals.
Vocal lessons are suitable for beginners through to experienced singers. Sessions can focus on technique, confidence, performance preparation, songwriting integration, or developing your artistic identity. I adapt my teaching to meet you where you’re at, creating a supportive space that encourages growth, creativity, and ongoing development.
I’m here to help you improve, create, and perform with confidence.
Teaching Info
Songwriting Lessons
What to expect: Lessons are tailored to your ideas, experience level, and goals. We’ll work on song structure, melody, lyrics, harmony, and arrangement, helping you turn ideas into complete songs.
Material taught: Melody, harmony, chord progressions, lyric writing, song structure, and creative techniques for inspiration and refinement.
Teaching style: Supportive and collaborative, almost entirely practical with some theoretic exercises dotted throughout. We will explore genre and style to help you find your voice while building strong songwriting foundations.
Music Production Lessons
What to expect: Hands-on lessons where you learn to produce, record, and arrange music. We’ll explore software, sound design, mixing basics, and workflow techniques suited to your style and goals.
Material taught: DAW skills, recording techniques, arranging, sound design, and workflow strategies.
Teaching style: Practical and project-based, tailored to your experience level – whether you’re just starting out or refining your production skills.
Singing Lessons
What to expect: Lessons for beginners through to experienced singers, tailored to your voice and goals. You’ll work on technique, tone, range, performance, and expression, with a strong emphasis on vocal health to ensure safe, sustainable singing.
Material taught: Vocal technique, breath control, pitch, tone, articulation, performance skills, and an accessible understanding of voice physiology.
Teaching style: Encouraging and adaptive, with exercises designed to build confidence, strengthen your voice, and help you sing freely while maintaining vocal health.
Beginner Guitar Lessons
What to expect: Lessons designed for new players, focused on building technique, chord knowledge, rhythm, and song-playing skills.
Material taught: Chords, strumming patterns, fingerpicking, scales, song learning, and basic music theory.
Teaching style: Step-by-step, patient, and interactive, with exercises and songs tailored to your interests and pace.
Artist Mentoring
What to expect: A supportive space to develop as a musician and creative. We’ll focus on goal setting, creative direction, performance, music industry insights, development of visual style, and personal skill development.
Material taught: Career guidance, creative strategy, performance feedback, and skill development.
Teaching style: Collaborative, goal-oriented, and flexible, designed to empower you as a developing artist while nurturing your creativity and confidence.
Recording & Music Production Services
What to expect: Professional production support to bring your songs to life. I’ll work with you to arrange, record, and produce your music according to your vision.
Material included: Song production, arrangement guidance, and recording. Mixing can be provided as a separate service upon request.
Style: Collaborative and hands-on, focused on realising your creative vision in a professional and approachable way.