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Fraser Walker
Wellington Theory 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. ...
Bryn van Vliet
Wellington Theory 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. ...
Pieter Bos
Wellington Theory 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 ...
Joshua Simon
Wellington Theory 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...
Alex Nyman
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Styles: Jazz/Classical
The very best Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet Jazz and Classical tuition from beginners to advanced ...
Apollo Music
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Khandallah
- Styles: All genres, from jazz and classical to rock and metal
Begin your musical journey with us, or take your skills to the next level in our tailored one-on-one lessons. We provide professional quality lessons in the Khandallah/Johnsonville area. If you’re looking to start learning an instrument, or to take your skills to the next level, then you’ve come to the right place. ...
Gunter Herbig
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Hataitai
- Styles: Classical guitar, electric and acoustic guitar, improvisation, finger-style. Skype lessons available
Learn from the best! Gunter Herbig was born in Brazil and grew up in Portugal and Germany. Influenced by such different cultures and aesthetic languages, he has developed a highly personal, charismatic, and expressive style of playin...
Karla Norton
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Brooklyn
- Styles: Classical, and Classical Crossover
Karla Norton is a freelance professional violinist playing and teaching in Wellington. Karla has recently returned to New Zealand from London where she has been playing with orchestras including Southbank Sinfonia, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, BBC Concert Orchestra and the Aurora Orchestra under conductors in...
Mark Lockett – Drumlab
Wellington Theory 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. ...
Andrew Walker
Wellington Theory 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 ...
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Olya Curtis
Wellington Theory 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 ...
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. ...
Russell Henderson
Wellington Theory 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. ...
James Guilford
Wellington Theory 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 ...
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 many of the country's high-level groups, and is an experienced teacher across a wide rage of ages and experience levels. ...
Justin Firefly Clarke
Wellington Theory 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...
Patrick Di Somma
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Newtown
- Styles: Classical, Contemporary styles
Patrick is a professional trombonist based in Wellington. He regularly performs across New Zealand with a variety of ensembles, including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Christchurch and Dunedin Symphony Orchestras, the NZSO National Youth Orchestra, and is a casual player with the NZSO and Orchestra Welling...
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 currently a Head of Department of Music at a Secon...
Debbie King
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Newtown
- Styles: Classical
Currently studying towards a BMus in Classical Performance, I believe that encouraging the "growth mindset" is the best way to help a student realise their full potential both inside and outside of music. I am based near the Newtown hospital and am happy to travel to you for lessons, or to hold lessons at my flat. ...
Kaito Walley
Wellington Theory 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 ...
Robert Henderson
Wellington Theory 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...
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, gaining First-Class. I now teach at Island Bay Music Cen...
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 back into teaching from home, and just loving being able to share ...
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 have 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 Registered Music Teachers New ...
Alex Vaatstra
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Newlands/Karori/Ngaio/Miramar
- Styles: Classical, Contemporary, Chamber Music
Alex Vaatstra Wellington Violin Teacher MusB, Lmus, DipGradTCHG I completed a Bachelor of Music majoring in violin performance at Otago University in 2006. In 2008 I began teaching the violin and viola to students in the Dunedin region until I moved to Wellington in 2015. In 2016...
Jess Macauley
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Wellington
- 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 ...
Evangelina Telfar
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Mount Cook
- Styles: Indie, Classical, Rock, Pop, Musical Theatre
Evangelina has just completed her Honours in Musical Composition at the New Zealand School of Music and has been composing for approximately 10 years. She has had her pieces performed at various ensembles including the SMP Ensemble and the NZSO Todd Readings. She composes for theatre and f...
Garam Jung
Wellington Theory 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 ...
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! ...
Sophie Cooper
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Houghton Bay
- Styles: Jazz, Soul, Reggae, Pop, Funk etc
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 at the New Zealand School of Music...
Tabea Squire
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Miramar
- Styles: Classical, folk influences, improvisation.
Violin – Keyboard – Composition – Theory. Music is a world, and is part of the world. There are so many wonderful things in this world, and I want to share them with you. An unhappy musician makes unhappy music. ...
Jake Baxendale
Wellington Theory 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! ...
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. ...
Eugene Wolfin
Wellington Theory 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...
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. ...
Drown Audio
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Aro Valley
- Styles: Contemporary - Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, etc. Classical Singing and Music Theory
Welcome to Drown Audio! We are an up and coming business with a wide range of musical focuses. From band advertisement to recording to teaching, if you have a musical need we will try our best to achieve it. Our company’s leader, James Drown, created the business to make musical goals for student...
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 as the youngest member of the JM Jazz World Orc...
Wynton Newman
Wellington Theory 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...
Aidan Verity
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Central/Kelburn - home studio
- Styles: Classical - but interested in all genres!
NEW STUDENT ENQUIRIES WELCOME Aidan is assistant teacher to the violist of the NZ String Quartet, Gillian Ansell. In this role she has given extra coaching to two of Gillian’s individual students. She is also a children’s violin tutor at Wellington Music Centre. Aidan completed a Bachelor o...
Laura Loach
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Thorndon
- Styles: Classical, musical theatre, contemporary, pop, jazz, choral, barbershop, other.
CLASSICAL, MUSICAL THEATRE, JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY. South Island born and raised soprano, Laura Loach moved to Wellington to study at Te Koki New Zealand School of Music, where she gained both her Bachelor of Music and Post Graduate Diploma of Music in Classical Performance under the tutelage of Flora Edwards,...
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 spen...
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 before leaving Christchurch in 2010....
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. ...
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’ worth 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...
Ingrid Schoenfeld
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Brooklyn
- Styles: Classical, jazz, blues, rock
Ingrid Schoenfeld is a classical pianist and accomplished teacher. She recently completed her Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance with first-class Honours at the New Zealand School of Music. She is also a...
Hana Lee
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Wilton
- Styles: Classical Piano
Hana is a devoted and passionate about music as music teacher, performer, and accompanist. She has solid years of piano teaching experiences. Her first teaching career began at Parkland School in Motueka, where she taught piano to students individually as the only piano teacher in the school. After settling down in...
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 conservatoir...
Millie Young Music
Wellington Theory Lessons
- 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...
Barrett Hocking
Wellington Theory 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...
Encore School of Music
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Brooklyn, Johnsonville, Mt Victoria, Churton Park
- Styles: All musical genres: Contemporary, classical, opera, jazz, folk, etc
Encore! School of Music is a vibrant and dynamic music school offering lessons in various Wellington locations – Brooklyn, Mt Victoria, Johnsonville and Churton Park. Let our fantastic team help you achieve your musical goals whatever they may be! We have a wide variety of individual and group mus...
Briar Remnant
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Wilton
- 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 focussed 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! ...
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 the likes of the NZSO. After...
Hilary Hayes
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Karori
- Styles: Classical, traditional Irish fiddle, bluegrass, improvisation, Suzuki method
A graduate of the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) and the University of Auckland, Hilary is a past winner of the PACANZ National Young Performer of the Year Award (NZ) and the Royal Overseas League Arts International Scholarship for a New Zealand Chamber Ensemble. She was the winner of the 2014 Graduatio...
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, Johnsonvill...
James Paul
Wellington Theory 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. ...
Simon Eastwood
Wellington Theory Lessons
- Suburb: Newtown
- Styles: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Folk
I am a bass player and composer based in Wellington. Recently returned from London where I studied composition at the Royal Academy of Music. I have a broad range of teaching experience, been teaching double bass, bass guitar and composition privately for almost 10 ten years, working with students from all ages and ...