Christchurch
Percussion Lessons | Drum Lessons | Artist development, Ensemble Coaching, Theory Lessons, Composition Lessons, NCEA Music Tutoring, Online Lessons
Bio
Hannah Kagawa is a Christchurch-born, New Zealand-based percussionist and composer. She is in her final year studying a Bachelor of Music at the University of Canterbury under the guidance of Grammy-nominated percussionist Dr. Justin DeHart. As the winner of the UC Lilburn Composers Competition in 2024, her compositions have been premiered both across New Zealand and internationally.
After earning a Trinity College London ATCL Percussion Diploma in 2023, she has been performing with ensembles such as the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and the NZSO National Youth Orchestra. She is also regularly involved in international music events such as the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, USA, and Marimbafest in Perth, Australia. Hannah is also engaged in conducting, teaching, and building orchestral instruments, with a focus on making music and percussion more accessible within the community.
https://www.hannahkagawapercussion.com/
Teaching Info
PERCUSSION & DRUMS – (CURRENTLY ONLINE ONLY)
Hannah teaches percussion to students as young as 5 years old, from a complete beginner to ATCL. She also teaches drums from beginner to Grade 5. She currently offers online lessons from the comfort of your own home. Students can choose how often they would like their lessons to be, and the contents will be fully customised to suit their needs.
Many teachers focus mainly on instrumental technique and coaching on how to play pieces, but overlook many other aspects of music. In Hannah’s lessons, she will guide you through every aspect of what it takes to become a musician – from covering the basics and solidifying technique, to teaching how to practice independently, looking after gear, and practising musicianship.
Hannah has experience with music exams such as Trinity College London and Trinity Rock and Pop. She also has a wide connection in the NZ music scene as well as the global percussion scene, which she can use to offer opportunities to students such as the NZSO National Youth Orchestra and the New Zealand Secondary School’s Orchestra.
COMPOSITION, THEORY, NCEA COACHING – (CHRISTCHURCH OR ONLINE)
As an award-winning composer, Hannah also offers mentoring for composition, theory and NCEA music up to NCEA Music Level 3, as well as MUSA100, MUSA101 and MUSA200 from UC.