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, a Chinese-Kiwi award-winning indie pop musician based in Pakuranga, East Auckland. I offer welcoming and fun lessons tailored to individual interests and needs.
As someone who had to overcome confidence issues to perform music, I work well with people who are looking to overcome performance anxiety or the fear of using their voices. I also work well with neurodivergent kids and adults. I have ADHD, which gives me a high level of sensitivity and empathy that helps me connect with people with special needs.
My main instrument is the electric guitar. I have been privately taught by Auckland guitarist Tam Scholes for over 10 years, and I have received vocal training from American-born singer-songwriter Jennifer K. Austin. I love to write songs, play guitar, produce music, and sing. I’m a working artist who loves to perform and share the passion.
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.
Teaching Info
I believe music lessons need to be fun to be truly effective. My lessons are highly customised to individual interests, while also helping you develop strong fundamental skills and encouraging creativity.
Pricing:
- $40 for half-hour lessons – online or at my home in Pakuranga
- $70 for 1 hour lesson – traveling to your home available
- $20 travel fees – East Auckland, Panmure, Mt Wellington
- $35 travel fees – Central Auckland
- 1 or 2 students allowed for the same price
- Lessons can combine guitar, singing, songwriting, and music production
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
Here’s a guitar tutorial video from me:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/68fjurQa2bBm3lwJLKf4nH?si=bc1aqGHRQuy3lhqdE_nlhw