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Alex Nyman
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Styles: Jazz/Classical
The very best Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet Jazz and Classical tuition from beginners to advanced ...
Mark Lockett – Drumlab
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Roseneath
- Styles: All styles
Just returned from New York, top American trained drummer, Mark Lockett is very excited to present Drumlab (www.drumlab.co.nz) offering some new programs for students interested in taking their music and drumming to the next level. Drumlab - Private instruction for the musical drummer. ...
Joshua Simon
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Mount Victoria
- Styles: Jazz, Latin, Eastern European/Balkan
Greetings! I’m a Saxophonist and band leader based in Wellington. I started playing Saxophone when I was 12, and fell in love with Jazz after listening to Sonny Rollin’s album ‘Saxophone Colossus’. I practiced all throughout high school and University (in old bomb shelters, clos...
Bryn van Vliet
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Te Aro
- Styles: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Contemporary
Fun and interactive lessons for the aspiring Saxophone, Flute or Clarinet player. In addition to Song-writing/composition, Aural, Jazz Improvisation and Music Theory lessons on offer. ...
Andrew Walker
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Brooklyn
- Styles: All styles catered for
Teaching music is my passion, and my greatest satisfaction comes from seeing my students developing their love for music! As a musician, I have over 15 years of experience playing in various bands and ensembles all over the UK, as well as some performances in Europe. Most recently, these have included playing piano ...
Jules Blewman
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Ngaio
- Styles: Jazz, Classical, Blues, Soul, Funk, Rock, Reggae, Pop / Contemporary etc
Jules is a professional guitarist based in Wellington. He has been a regular fixture on the local and national music scene, performing hundreds of shows across some of the countries leading venues, events and festivals. After discovering a strong passion for music he went on to complete his degree in Jazz per...
Pieter Bos
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Mt Cook, City
- Styles: ALL STYLES! Classical, Pop. Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock. Specialist in Jazz & Improv/Creative Music.
Whether its learning to play a few songs, or following a structured musical journey our FUN unique one-to-one teaching program aims to develop life-long skills for musical fulfillment. Available for ALL AGES,LEVELS/STYLES. JAZZ & CREATIVE IMPROVISATION SPECIALIST. Ph0212056473 pjbosman@hotmail.com pieterbosmusic.co.nz ...
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Wynton Newman
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Te Aro
- Styles: Jazz, Funk, Pop, R&B, Latin, Afro-cuban
Wynton is a professional musician based in Wellington. He has acquired a Bachelor of Honours (first class) in Jazz Performance from the New Zealand School of Music. Wynton has performed extensively around Wellington playing many different styles such as Duo, Small Group and Bigband Jazz, Funk, Pop, Latin and Afro-Cu...
Robert Henderson
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Newlands, Wellington
- Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Rock 'n Roll, Country/bluegrass etc, Classical
Robert is a regular player on the Wellington music scene, and has often toured the country with a variety of acts which has develop his expertise in live performance. Studying Jazz performance at the NZSM he is well versed in Jazz styles, and consequently other genres and well suited to be able to teach those...
Jake Baxendale
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Newtown
- Styles: Jazz & popular styles (pop, R&B, blues, reggae/ska, etc)
Learn saxophone, improvisation and theory from a gigging professional - call now! ...
Tyson Smith
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Aro Valley
- Styles: Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Neo this-and that, Alt what-do-you-call-it
Originally from the South Island, Tyson has been a part of the Wellington music scene for over a decade, performing in a range of styles. He was guitarist with singer Hollie Smith for several years, has released 2 albums under his own name and performed in various productions with the likes of the NZSO. After...
Chris Beernink
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Newtown
- Styles: Jazz, Rock, Pop
Chris Beernink professional musician based in Wellington, graduating from the Te Kōki New Zealand School of Music in 2016 with a Bachelor of Music with Honours (first class) majoring in Jazz performance. Over the last 4 years, Chris has taught both in New Zealand and internationally in China. Chris plays in various...
James Guilford
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Wellington
- Styles: All styles
I’m a full time musician living in Wellington. Recently graduated from the New Zealand School of Music majoring in Jazz performance and play trumpet in many bands around town including RNZAF band and Rodger Fox Big Band. I’ve taught beginner/intermediate trumpet at the Upper Hutt Music Centre for over a ...
Eilish Wilson
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Wellington
- Styles: Jazz, Pop, Contemporary, Classical
Hello! My name is Eilish and I am a saxophone, clarinet, and flute teacher living in Wellington. I began learning music at age 7 and took up the saxophone at age 11. Since then, I have completed an Honours degree in Jazz Performance at the NZ School of Music, gaining First-Class. I now teach itinerantly at St Patri...
James Paul
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Newtown
- Styles: All
James Paul is a 30 year-old professional guitar player and educator with a BMus (First Class Hons) in Jazz Performance from the New Zealand School of Music. After this he had a term on scholarship studying at the University of North Carolina. ...
Frank Talbot
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Te Aro
- Styles: Jazz, Classical, Contemporary
I’ve been involved in music as long as I can remember, developing a passion from a young age wearing out my parents music collection and having lessons since I was in primary school. I picked up the clarinet at age 9 and the saxophone age 12 and got into jazz and improvisation at 14. I gained Best Woodwind or ...
Oscar Laven
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Wellington CBD
- Styles: Classical, Jazz, Improvisation, Rock, Pop
Oscar Laven is a professional musician based in Wellington. He leads a busy performance career playing with many of the country's high-level groups, and is an experienced teacher across a wide rage of ages and experience levels. ...
Lauren Armstrong
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Mount Cook (CBD)
- Styles: Jazz, Pop, Contemporary, Rock, Blues, Improvisation
Maintaining musical individuality is an important aspect of teaching for me. I like to offer students the freedom to express themselves. I am more than happy to teach any skill or age level, as long as the student is willing to put energy into the lessons and dedicate practice time outside of lessons. ...
Barrett Hocking
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Styles: Classical, Jazz, Funk.
Having received a Yamaha Artist Endorsement (2012), Barrett is principal trumpet of the Orchestra Wellington and is an artist teacher at the New Zealand School of Music. Barrett also performs around the globe with double platinum selling group The Black Seeds. Barrett is a skilled and experienced musician wit...
Fraser Walker
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Newtown
- Styles: Jazz, Classical, RnB, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Popular
Fraser Walker is a full-time, professional piano player based in Wellington who offers instrument, theory and composition lessons to students of all ages. Emphasis is placed upon the individual's unique needs and interests where interaction is key and learning takes place in a stimulating yet challenging environment. ...
Garam Jung
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Te Aro
- Styles: Jazz, classical, funk, pop, rock, hiphop, soul, reggae, Latin, African, Brazilian music, etc
Hello, I am a professional musician based in Wellington, originally from Korea, playing various gigs and events and teaching private classes full time. I started playing and taking classical lessons on piano from when I was 6. I started playing bass, guitar and saxophone from when I was a teenager. I studied ...
Zane Hawkins
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Kelburn
- Styles: Jazz, Rock, Pop, Funk
I am a professional musician based in Wellington. Originally from Auckland, I relocated to Wellington in 2015 to study at the New Zealand School of Music and pursue music as a full time profession. I have since graduated with a BMus and have played all over the country with various bands and acts covering a wide var...
Millie Young Music
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Kelburn
- Styles: Musical theatre, jazz, soul, blues, pop, country, folk, rock, original material, songwriting, choir and ensemble/group work.
Millie is a sought after vocalist with a particularly distinctive tone and timbre. Alongside superb technique, this contributes to a unique vocal style. She has performed in many different venues and locations for events, festivals, parties and weddings. Her main vocal styles are jazz, blues and soul, but she also h...
Ben Hunt
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Te Aro
- Styles: Jazz, Classical, Funk, Soul, Latin, Balkan
Ben Hunt is a freelance musician and teacher based in Wellington, New Zealand. Since graduating from the New Zealand School of Music with a PGDipMus and BMus (jazz) in 2011, Ben has made a name for himself as a versatile, in-demand trumpet player. ...
Steven Beechey
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Kelburn
- Styles: Jazz, Math/Prog-Rock, Funk/Soul, Classic Rock, Folk/Bluegrass
Versed in a wide variety of musical styles Steven Beechey brings to each lesson 10-15 years playing experience, a wealth of knowledge in all areas of musical practise and a selection of some of the finest teaching resources. ...
Eugene Wolfin
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Aro Valley
Hi, I’m Eugene. I’ve recently completed my Jazz Performance Degree at the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington. Vocals was my primary instrument but I also studied Piano as a second instrument. I’ve taught a bunch of different instruments to a bunch of different age groups and have always adap...
Jeremy Desmond
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Island Bay
- Styles: Jazz, Classical, Blues, Folk, Rock, Pop, Latin, Reggae etc
Lessons from a full-time, professional musician and music teacher with a BMus in Jazz Performance and experience performing and teaching many styles. Over ten years teaching experience and over 20 years playing music. ...
Kaito Walley
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Te Aro
- Styles: Jazz, Swing, Funk, Reggae, Latin/ Salsa, Improvisation
As a professional Trombone player I have had the chance to play with many Wellington based bands and gained experience in a variety of genres and styles. Bands that I perform with include : Tunes Of I, Niko Ne Zna, The Wellington City Shake em on Downers, Roseneath Centennial Ragtime Band, Oy Azoy, The Wellington ...
Russell Henderson
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Kingston
- Styles: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Contemporary, Blues, Funk
Professional saxophonist based in Wellington, originally from the Highlands of Scotland. Come and learn in a fun, relaxed and inclusive environment, or I can come to you. ...
Justin Firefly Clarke
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Northland
- Styles: Classical and Jazz, folk and rock, basically all styles with an added passion for "World" music such as from the Balkans, India and some African music.
Justin is a professional musician with a Master’s Degree from The New Zealand School of Music and has studied classical guitar under the tutorage of legendary Matthew Marshall. As an artist he specializes in performance jazz guitar, film composition, songwriting. Justin has performed all over the world winning awa...
Rata Studios School of Music
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Miramar
- Styles: Jazz, Rock, Classical, Blues, Funk, Soul etc.
A Conservatoire for Everybody Started in February 2016, we introduced an exciting new development for musicians in Wellington, a music school with a difference. Using the best musicians and teachers available, known professionals in their fields, this music school runs along the lines of a conservatoir...
Frankie Curac
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Home studio in Lower Hutt or can travel to other areas
- Styles: Jazz, Classical and World
Very experienced teacher and performer. Can teach all ages, levels and styles and makes learning music easy and fun! ...
Miriam Dixon
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Island Bay
- Styles: Commercial and Contemporary Music including Pop, Jazz, R & B, Soul, Folk and Singer/Songwriter styles.
Miriam is a professional Voice Coach specialising in Commercial and Contemporary music (CCM). She has also recently been awarded a Teachers of Singing Certification Award (T.O.S.C.A) from the renowned Voice Lab NZ and Atlas Voice and also holds a BMus Jazz Performance (Voice) from the New Zealand School of Music. ...
Olya Curtis
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Melrose
- Styles: Classical
My qualifications in music include – Bachelor of Music with Honours and Master of Music in Performance with Merit from Victoria University, Wellington. I also graduated from the Moscow Conservatory. I have taught the violin in several schools over many years, on an individual basis, in a group environment, as ...
Lauren Ellis
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Island Bay
- Styles: Jazz, Rock, Pop, Funk, Latin, RnB, Hip-Hop
Hailing from Tauranga, NZ, Lauren moved to Wellington in 2008 and studied for 4 years where she earned a Bachelor of Music and a Post Graduate Diploma majoring in Jazz, from the New Zealand School Of Music. Now based in Wellington and heavily immersed in the Wellington Music scene, Lauren can be found perform...
Lucy Macilquham
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Newtown
- Styles: Jazz, contemporary.
***Unable to take on new pupils currently*** Kia Ora, Ko Lucy tōku ingoa. I’m a music teacher who wants to challenge you gently to reconsider some of the ideas you may hold about your perceived musicality. I believe every one deserves an opportunity to explore a relat...
Mitchell Watson
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: CBD
- Styles: Contemporary, Rock and Jazz
Mitchell is a multi-talented teaching professional, committed to providing a solid education and installing music appreciation in all students. He has a talent for integrating co-operative learning, multiculturalism and varied lesson plans to provide well-rounded learning experiences for students with a particular f...
James Geluk
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Aro Valley
- Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Bluegrass
I’m a working Double Bass player around Wellington, playing with several different Jazz and Bluegrass groups. I’ve played the Double Bass and Bass for 9 years, and have a Degree in Performance Double Bass from the New Zealand School of Music. In addition to this, I have played guitar for the...
Aabir Mazumdar
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Karori
- Styles: Pop, Rock, Blues, Funk, Reggae, Jazz, EDM, Music Production.
I have been a guitar player for 14+ years now and have played in Rock n Roll, Blues, Funk, Pop and solo Jazz settings. I have also produced electronic music for 7+ years now and have produced tracks from several genres including Hip Hop, Trap, Drum n Bass, Dubstep, Trip Hop, Ambient and Downtempo. I ha...
Symon Palmer
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Newtown
- Styles: pop/rock, jazz, beginner classical
Symon Palmer has had an active career in the New Zealand music industry since graduating in Christchurch. For five years he has taught bass in the Christchurch School of Music’s Outreach band programme. Working in seven different primary schools he gained practical teaching skills and experience from pioneerin...
Shaun Anderson
Wellington Jazz Improvisation Lessons
- Suburb: Newtown
I have recently finished a degree in performance jazz and am currently playing music professionally both nationally and internationally with a variety of bands. I am available for lessons for drummers of all ages and levels Lessons can include information about the following topics: Technique fo...