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 indie pop musician who loves 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 songwriting. My song, Tissue Paper, won the first prize in the Brisbane-based international arts competition, Out From The Mist in 2024. My style is emotionally direct, unconventional, and often funny. One of my songs has charted in New Zealand RadioScope Alternative Airplay chart. Many of my songs have received international radio airplays and licensing representation.
Teaching Info
I’m good at working with beginners and adults to develop new skills and overcome confidence issues. I believe everyone has the potential to play and create music. My teaching style is encouraging, fun, and personalised. I encourage my students to bring in songs they’d like to learn. If interested, I also love to share my passion in songwriting!
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: