Theory Lessons Wellington

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…

Topher Clinch

Wellington Theory Lessons

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

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…

Justin Firefly Clarke

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Karori
• 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…

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…

Joshua Simon

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Mount Victoria
• Styles: Jazz, Latin, Eastern European/Balkan

Hi! I’m Josh. I’m a Saxophonist and band leader based in Wellington. I have 15 years playing and teaching experience, stemming from a love of Jazz and Saxophone that began at age 12. I practiced all throughout High School and University (in closets, bomb shelters – you name it!),…

Ingrid Saker

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Newtown
• Styles: Rock, Blues, Folk, Pop, Fingerstyle

Kia ora, I’m Ingrid. I’ve been playing guitar for 15 years and am currently fronting the band Ingrid and the Ministers and working as a session musician on various projects. I’m mostly self-taught so my journey has been one of learning how to teach myself and develop my own…

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. I Play Saxophone with the Rodger Fox Big Band, with whom…

Lachlan Radford

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Lyall Bay
• 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.

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 & can teach you how to record your music using Garage Band or Logic.

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.

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 15+ years playing experience, a wealth of knowledge in all areas of musical practise and a selection of some of the finest teaching resources.

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…

Louis Thompson-Munn

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Location: Wellington
• 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…

Nomuna Amarbat

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Newtown
• Styles: Classical

Nomuna is a passionate, playful and driven teacher offering lessons in classical piano for all ages! I aim to provide efficiency and enjoyment to open the door to the world of music or rekindle your love for it! Get in touch today!

shelley wilkinson

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Aro Valley
• Styles: Classical

Join me on a musical journey whatever your goal, interest, age or stage ... all at my home studio in the Aro Valley

Johno Powell

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Mount Cook
• Styles: Classical, Pop

Johno is half way through his BMus at Victoria University, specializing in music composition. He’s been playing piano for over 10 years while also dabbling on drums and guitar.  

Ian Logan Creative Piano Lessons

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Island Bay
• Styles: Classical, Jazz, Blues and Gospel

Looking for a reliable and friendly teacher to start your children off or perhaps you want to develop your skills further or even take up that deferred dream of learning the piano? My lessons allow students to express their individuality whilst still learning those fundamentals to enjoy music to the full.

Olivia Stewart Music

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Tawa

I offer individual music lessons in singing, beginners piano. Lesson are taught from my home studio in Tawa. I have a range of lesson options available for students. Adults and children (age 5+) welcome! Please email oliviastewartmusic@gmail.com to arrange a trial lesson. A bit about me.. I am a…

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…

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.

Lily Shaw

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Mt Victoria
• 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.

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…

Tatiana Riabinkina

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Kelbun
• Styles: Classical, Jazz, Latina, Rock, Pop, Funk/Soul, Folk

Individual approach, any genres, and levels in Bass Guitar playing and Composition.

Eilish Wilson

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Location: Wellington
• Styles: Jazz, Pop, Contemporary, Classical

Hello! My name is Eilish and I am an experienced 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 New Zealand School…

Dr Jessica 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 Online lessons via Zoom

Vincent Brzozowski Music Lessons

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Aro Valley
• Styles: Classical, pop music and contemporary/jazz.

Learn how to play piano or trumpet off Wellington-based teacher and performer. Any age is welcome.

Harpeggio Studio – Tiffany Baker, Harp Teacher

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Location: Wellington
• Styles: Classical and a variety of other genres.

Harpeggio Studio loves to give students of all ages the experience of the harp! Tiffany teaches individual lessons, and later they join a harp group with other students at a similar playing level. It is wonderful to see music friendships blossom!

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.…

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…

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…

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.

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…

Aidan Verity

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Aro Valley/Karori/Central/Kelburn/Te Aro/Brooklyn
• Styles: Classical - but interested in all genres!

Passionate about making learning an instrument fun for you!

Emily Griffiths

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Karori
• Styles: Celtic Folk, Irish/Scottish, Beginner Techniques

I currently have 16+ music performance experience involving classical violin, Irish fiddle playing, tin whistle, singing (solo/choir) and calling ceilidh dances. As of 2020, I have currently graduated from Victoria University with a degree that included papers in Music Composition, Theory and Studies. I have experience in teaching solo…

Emily Clemett

Wellington Theory Lessons

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

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…

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…

Luca Sturny

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Location: Wellington
• Styles: All

Hi, my name is Luca and I’m a professional musician and teacher based in Wellington. I have over 12 years of playing, performing and teaching experience. In my younger years I played guitar in various bands where I delved deep into many genres including rock, pop and metal. At…

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!

Leo Liu

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: All Wellington
• Styles: Suzuki Method; ABRSM, Trinity College, NZ music exam board

Kio Ora, Nice to meet you all! My name is Leo, and I am a violin teacher who has a Bachelor of Music in Classical Violin Performance. I have been working as a violin tutor at Wellington Music Centre from 2018 until now. I have also been teaching at…

Elsa Shih

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Base in Te Aro can possibly travel to your place
• Styles: Classical or anything you enjoy!

Elsa graduated from Birmingham Conservatoire, UK (now Royal Birmingham Conservatoire), and gained both Master of Music and Bachelor of Music (Hons) degrees from there.  At Birmingham, she studied flute with Marie-Christine Zupancic (CBSO Principal Flute), Colin Lilley, Jonathan Rimmer, Judith Hall and Diane Clark. During her time in the…

Bonnie Allen

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Mount Cook
• Styles: Traditional Method and Suzuki Method

Bonnie Allen is an experienced classical, contemporary, jazz pianist and teacher, studying music in Wellington. She offers a versatile, fun approach to teach students of all ages- quickly building a good rapport. "I strive to help my students reach their full potential and achieve their musical goals".

Alexander Boulton

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Mt Victoria
• Styles: Jazz Guitar, 4 String/Jazz Banjo (Plectrum and Tenor), Clawhammer Banjo (5 String)

Engaging and tailored lessons with experienced jazz guitarist & banjo player (jazz/clawhammer) that encourage the student to follow their own musical interests and develop at an effective rate.

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!

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…

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…

Alanna Jones, Double Bass

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Brooklyn
• Styles: Classical

Alanna joined the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at the beginning of 2019. She was born in the United States but grew up in the far north of New Zealand. She is a proud alumnus of iconic New Zealand music programmes including Whangarei Youth Music, Auckland Youth Orchestra and the…

Merinda-Lee Hassall

Wellington Theory Lessons

• Suburb: Roseneath
• Styles: Classical, Jazz and others.

I am a friendly, professional flute teacher. Lessons are interactive, enjoyable and fun. I am committed to help students to realise their potential. It’s all about learning the joy of music!