Auckland
Guitar Lessons | Electronic Dance Music Production Lessons, Singing Lessons | Artist development, Aural Lessons, Song Writing Workshops, Theory Lessons, Composition Lessons, Mixing and Mastering Lessons, Online Lessons
Bio
Kia ora! I’m Amy, aka Raging Flowers, an award-winning singer-songwriter. I teach guitar, singing, and songwriting to all levels, both at my home studio and online.
I’m a warm and approachable instructor who’s especially popular with children and adult beginners. As well as sharing techniques, I love helping people overcome performance anxiety and the fear of using their voices. My teaching space is a safe and welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations. As a neurodivergent individual, I have a high level of sensitivity and empathy that helps me connect with people with special needs.
My music style blends indie pop with influences from folk punk, indie rock, jazz, and blues. As an indie pop artist, I’m known for my clever lyrics, emotional warmth, and honest songs. I’ve written 36 songs and released 10 on all major music streaming platforms under the artist name Raging Flowers. I perform regularly with my 3-piece indie pop/rock band.
I have received private tuition from Auckland guitarist Tam Scholes and American-born singer-songwriter Jennifer K. Austin, and I’ve received songwriting mentorship from international artists. As an artist, I’m best known for my emotionally authentic yet funny brand of songwriting. My song Tissue Paper won first prize in the Brisbane-based international arts competition Out From The Mist in 2024. Many of my songs have received international radio airplay and licensing representation. One of my songs has charted on the New Zealand RadioScope Alternative Airplay chart.
I teach private lessons as well as group workshops. I have hosted introductory songwriting workshops for Auckland Art Gallery, Women About Sound, Queerly Creative, and Auckland Songwriters’ Circle. I am a highly recommended teacher on EAG, the famous Facebook group East Auckland Grapevine!
Teaching Info
I offer lessons in guitar, singing, songwriting, and music production. My lessons are beginner-friendly, fun, and personalised.
I will help you develop strong fundamental skills while fostering confidence, creativity, and guiding you to find your own voice.
Pricing:
- $40 for half-hour lessons – online or at my home in Pakuranga
- $70 for 1 hour lesson – traveling to your home available
- 1 or 2 students allowed for the same price
- Lessons can combine guitar, singing, songwriting, and music production
Travel fees:
• $20 for Pakuranga and Panmure
• $30 for Ellerslie, Mt Wellington, Farm Cove, Half Moon Bay, Howick
• Please get in touch for Wider East and Central Auckland regions
More info:
Acoustic or electric guitar lessons:
- Strumming, finger-picking, basic chords, advanced chords, music theory
- Learning music by ear, transcribing
- Guitar solos, blues improvisation, jazz improvisation
Singing and songwriting:
- Getting started in songwriting
- Songwriting techniques – rhyming, song structures, writing memorable melodies, using harmonies..
- Vocal techniques for singing safely
- Overcoming performance anxiety
- Finding your writing voice
Music production:
- Recording music: using different types of microphones
- Using DAWs (I prefer Logic Pro. You can use GarageBand, Reaper, or Audacity if you’d like free options)
- Editing audio
- Effects: EQs, Reverb, Delay, Compression, and more
- Mixing and mastering
Artist support:
- Releasing your music to streaming platforms
- Royalties and getting paid for your music
- Music promotion
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/68fjurQa2bBm3lwJLKf4nH?si=bc1aqGHRQuy3lhqdE_nlhw