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Eilish Wilson

Wellington Theory 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,…

Alanna Jones, Double Bass

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Mount Victoria
• Styles: Classical

Alanna Jones joins the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra after several years studying and working overseas. She completed her undergraduate degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of music with Scott Pingel and her Masters Degree with Timothy Pitts and Paul Ellison at Rice University. She is an Auckland Philharmonia Fellowship…

Encore! School of Music

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Churton Park, Johnsonville, Mt Victoria
• Styles: All musical genres: classical, contemporary, folk, jazz, opera, rock and more

Encore! School of Music is a vibrant and dynamic music school offering lessons in various Wellington locations – Churton Park, Johnsonville, Mt Victoria. Let our fantastic team help you achieve your musical goals whatever they may be! We have a wide variety of individual and group music classes for…

Pei-Ying Pan

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Ngaio
• Styles: Classical piano

Pei-Ying is an experienced classical piano teacher, performer and accompanist, teaching from her private studio in Ngaio, Wellington. With a Masters of Music degree in piano performance under the tutelage of Diedre Irons and Maurice Till, she has had 10 years of experience prior to leaving Christchurch in 2010.…

Michael Costeloe

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Ngaio
• Styles: Classical, Jazz

Wellington based professional trumpet player and teacher. Comfortable teaching all styles

Evangelina Telfar

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Lyall Bay
• Styles: Indie, Classical, Rock, Pop, Musical Theatre, Jazz

Evangelina has completed her Honours in Musical Composition at the New Zealand School of Music and has been composing for over 10 years. She has had her pieces performed by various ensembles including the SMP Ensemble and the NZSO Todd Readings. She composes for theatre and film and has…

Eugene Wolfin

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Aro Valley

Hi, I’m Eugene. I completed my Jazz Performance Degree at the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington with Vocals as my primary instrument and Piano as a second instrument. Since University I jumped straight back into teaching and now have over 4 years experience teaching Vocals and Piano…

Louis Thompson-Munn

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Island Bay
• Styles: Jazz, Soul/Funk, R&B, Blues, Pop, Rock

Louis Thompson-Munn is a full time professional pianist, vocalist & music educator, specialising in piano lessons for performance, development, composition/songwriting & arranging. Louis has a BMus in jazz performance from Te Kōkī NZ School of Music & post-graduate studies in education from Victoria University. Having taught music in high…

Jess Macauley

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Island Bay
• Styles: Classical, Jazz

• Fun, relaxed lessons for your child • Experienced teacher with a university degree in Performance Piano and a diploma in music teaching (secondary) • $30 for a half-hour lesson • Free trial lesson • Lessons in either English or German

Ajit Rasiah – Flam Tap Drumming

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Northland
• Styles: All styles and rudiments; Trinity College Drum Kit exam preparation

Ajit Rasiah is a keen musician with an interest in all musical styles, in particular Jazz, Jazz Rock (Fusion), and Funk. He has played the drum kit since 1979, having first learned the instrument at Palmerston North Boys’ High School. He went on to play in various musical productions…

Winston Iti

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Kelburn
• Styles: +Jazz, Rock, Rnb, Metal, Fingerstyle

I am a guitarist and bassist, and I can teach in a variety of styles, ranging from Jazz, Blues, Rock, R’n’B/Soul, Metal, Fingerstyle and more. Lessons can be held at my residency or I can come to your door, whatever is easiest for the student. I am opening my…

Tas Richards

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Location: Wellington
• Styles: Classical, jazz, popular, any requests!

I give convenient mobile lessons to students of all levels throughout Wellington. With a focus on good technique, having fun, practicing efficiently, and learning music you enjoy, my lessons only require students to be eager to learn and use their imaginations!

Justin Firefly Clarke

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Northland
• Styles: Specialising in classical and jazz guitar, as well as traditional folk music, blues, rock and "shred" guitar. Justin has a vast array of experience in numerous styles with an added…

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 specialises in performance jazz guitar, film composition, songwriting and has performed all over the world winning awards…

Rachelle Eastwood

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Newtown
• Styles: Jazz, Cuban, Brazillian, Classical, Hip-hop, Pop....

Rachelle is one of New Zealand’s most versatile flutists.  She started playing flute at the age of 10 and graduated from Massey University with a Bachelors of Music in classical performance flute.  After a number of years working as a freelance classical musician, working with Orchestra Wellington and the…

Merinda-Lee Hassall

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Mt Victoria
• Styles: Classical, Jazz and others.

Merinda-Lee is a fun, professional and highly experienced flute teacher. Merinda-Lee has taught flute to private students and groups for over 10 years and is a delightful teacher with excellent references. Merinda-Lee teaches private students and was the lead flute tutor at the Raroa Music Centre, Johnsonville for many…

Rebecca Haswell

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Ngaio
• Styles: Classical, Contemporary

I am a New Zealand qualified teacher offering PIANO lessons in NGAIO. I have had many years teaching experience – both in a private studio and in a classroom setting. Having taken a bit of time off to become a mum to my two young boys, I am now…

Martyn Galea

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Wellington Central
• Styles: Pop, Rock, Classical, Dance, Blues, Instrumental, Soul, Contemporary

I offer Piano/Keyboard lessons in a variety of styles for all levels and ages, with tailored lessons designed to make you want to practice! I’ll teach you the songs YOU want to learn. I also offer Composition/Song Writing and Music Technology lessons an can teach you how to record your music using Garage Band or Logic.

Caleb Murray & Georgie Ostenfeld

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Grenada North
• Styles: Classical, Contemporary, Folk

We are an Australian cellist couple who have just moved (January 2020) to Wellington to play with the Orchestras here. We are really looking forward to getting settled and starting a small studio here in Grenada North teaching cello, double bass and beginner bassoon lessons. We think playing music…

Oscar Laven

Wellington Theory 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 high-level groups/artists, and is an experienced, friendly teacher across a wide rage of ages and experience levels.

Lily Shaw

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Kelburn
• Styles: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Contemporary

Kia Ora! I am a professional musician and experienced teacher based in Wellington, open to all ages and levels and committed to helping you achieve your musical goals.

Emily Clemett

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Brooklyn
• Styles: Folk, Celtic, Ska, Classical, Rock

Multi instrumentalist Emily Clemett is best known for her diverse engagement in the arts scene.  Clemett has been teaching music for 12 years in NZ and the UK, privately, in schools, boutiques, festivals and camps. From 2005-2009 Clemett established her music school in Auckland before moving overseas where she…

Robert Dussler ‘CelloScool!’

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Paekakariki
• Styles: Classical, Cross-over

Robert Dussler, PGDip Arts Music(CelloPerf&Tch), PGDipSecTch (Mus) Robert Dussler grew up in a musical family in Hamburg, Germany. There he studied the cello with Professors Gmelin and Metzmacher and competed at the German chamber music youth competition at national level. In New Zealand he furthered his studies of the…

Tyson Smith

Wellington Theory 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…

Aidan Verity

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Central/Kelburn - home studio
• Styles: Classical - but interested in all genres!

NEW STUDENT ENQUIRIES WELCOME Aidan has been a children’s violin tutor at Wellington Music Centre since 2015. Aidan completed a Bachelor of Music Honours at the New Zealand School of Music, majoring in Classical Viola Performance. She undertook two courses on Music Education and Music Pedagogy, which gave her…

Frankie Curac

Wellington Theory 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!

Dylan Holmes

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Wellington
• Styles: Classical and Jazz

I’m Dylan, I’m studying Jazz Performance and Classical Performance at New Zealand School of Music. I’ve been doing music for 14 years now and the saxophone for 8.

Miriam Dixon

Wellington Theory 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.

Stephanie Cairns

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Berhampore
• Styles: Music reading and theory, classical piano, improvisation, songwriting and composition, pop, rock and folk music, working with other musicians

Hi, I’m Stephanie. My musical journey started with ten years of classical piano lessons. Since then I’ve had another ten years of playing in bands, writing songs, creating music for theatre, improvising, jamming, learning and exploring a wide variety of musical forms from Celtic fiddle music to Indonesian gamelan.…

Steven Beechey

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Wellington Central
• 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.

Olivia Stewart Music

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Tawa

From a young age I’ve always enjoyed music – starting out as a dancer my love for music grew from there. I began singing at age 10 and complete my grade 8 Singing Trinity College exam by the time I finished secondary school; I also picked up the piano…

Topher Clinch

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Newtwown
• Styles: Classical, Jazz, Contemporary.

Ayrton Foote

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Kelburn
• Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Latin, Funk, Fusion, Classical

Ayrton Foote is a full time, professional musician and music educator, with a Bachelor of Music from Te Kōkī NZ School of Music. His expertise range from Jazz to Classical, Pop to Rock, with an emphasis on improvisation and performance, theory, technical proficiency, and most importantly having fun!

Georgia Steel

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Khandallah
• Styles: Classical, popular, Suzuki method

I offer lessons in piano, violin and viola from my studio in Khandallah. I graduated from the New Zealand School of Music with a degree majoring in Classical Performance on viola, with extra studies in piano and conducting. As well as being a provisional member of the Institute of…

Michael Stebbings

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Wellington CBD
• Styles: Strengths in Musical Theatre and Classical technique, experience in all styles.

Michael Stebbings is a Wellington-based singer, music director and composer, specialising in musical theatre. Although originally from the United Kingdom, he’s now a fully registered teacher with the Education Council in New Zealand and has over ten years experience teaching singing and classroom music. A passionate musician, Michael gets…

Arjuna Oakes

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Kelburn
• Styles: All styles! Jazz, RnB, Pop, Rock, Soul, Blues, Hiphop Etc...

Arjuna teaches all ages, styles and skill levels. He has taught at Music Schools and privately for the last 2 years. With a diverse knowledge of music theory, songwriting, Improvisation and performing skills, Arjuna will cater the learning experience to the student so they can get the most out of playing music.

Briar Remnant

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Karori
• Styles: Classical, Jazz/Blues, Contemporary/Pop/Rock

Come learn the joy of music with lessons built with you and your goals in mind. Briar Remnant is a passionate and invested teacher focused on providing her students with the best education possible. Briar provides lessons to students of any level from ages 7 and up, and also welcomes adult students!

Sophie Cooper

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Kingston
• Styles: Jazz, Soul, Reggae/Dub, Pop, Funk, Hip-Hop, Acoustic

Hello! My name is Sophie and I am a singer/multi instrumentalist living in Wellington. I began piano lessons when I was 6, guitar lessons when i was 8 and during high school found my passion for writing/composing and performance. I studied jazz performance as a vocalist for 2 years…

shelley wilkinson

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Aro Valley
• Styles: Classical

Shelley has recently established her teaching studio back in Wellington, teaching violin and viola. As well as teaching at home and at Queen Margaret College, 2019 also finds Shelley as the interim violin teacher for Arohanui Strings – Sistema  Hutt Valley, an inspiring and very worthwhile music programme which…

Simon Eastwood

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Newtown
• Styles: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Folk

Simon Eastwood is a composer and bass player from Wellington. He has completed a MMus in Composition with distinction from the Royal Academy of Music in London, and also a BMus in Performance Double Bass and Composition from the New Zealand School of Music. Simon has a broad range…

Ben Hunt

Wellington Theory 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. With over 10 years of teaching…

Lachlan Radford

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Newtown
• Styles: Classical, Pop & Rock, Jazz

Lachlan Radford is a freelance double bassist and teacher of double bass, bass guitar, theory and beginner cello in Wellington. With over 12 years of experience in education and teaching he creates a learning space of fun, expression, development, and communication.

Benjamin Lau

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Miramar and Newlands
• Styles: Suzuki, ABRSM, Trinity Guildhall

I have over 15 years of experience being a teacher and a musician. I teach the Violin, Viola, Keyboard, Composition, Music Theory and also can tutor for NCEA Music. I completed a degree in Violin and Viola with focus of how to teach the Violin and Violin. I am also…

Rata Studios School of Music

Wellington Theory 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 conservatoire but is open…

Frank Talbot

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Te Aro
• Styles: Jazz, Classical, Contemporary

I’ve helped students go from a reasonably low pass at grade 5 Clarinet to getting perfect marks on all pieces and aural at grade 6, and from never playing the saxophone to gaining an excellence grade in NCEA.  In my time playing I have gained the Lead Alto chair…