Qualifications: BMus(Hons), Grad.Dip Tch.Ln, A.Mus.A

I am passionate about teaching by the Suzuki Method.  My aim is to develop the ability of every individual to find joy and beauty in music and a love of learning.

Students have weekly individual lessons plus group lessons and a concert each term. There are also wonderful camps and workshops available to students through membership with the New Zealand Suzuki Institute.

I began Suzuki violin lessons at age 4 in Sydney. Later I studied at the Conservatorium of Music, University of Hobart with Jan Sedivka and was a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra and Camerata. I have been fortunate to have played with Tasmanian Symphony, Christchurch Symphony, Orchestra Wellington and New Zealand Symphony.

Lessons are available for Years 1-8 students at Wellesley College. In the Suzuki method, parents/guardians are involved in attending lessons and supporting practice at home.  I look forward to meeting your son and working with you.

Qualifications: B.Mus (jazz drumming)

I have been the drum tutor at Wellesley College for the past 10 years, and currently teaching students in Years 5-8.

I have a flexible approach to teaching and aim to make lessons, student centred, enjoyable and productive.

After learning to play drums at the age of 14, I went on to gain a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Drumming (2003 NZSM) and have been fortunate enough to be taught from the masterful teacher Chris O’Connor and from renowned NZSM tutors Roger Sellers and Lance Phillip. I’ve continued to develop my skills through teaching and playing regularly.

I am an active musician and perform in multiple bands and jazz trios. I regularly take part in New Zealand jazz festival events, and play in local venues and restaurants.

I’m able to facilitate all sorts of styles and teaching techniques, including: Jazz, Rock, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Funk, Soul R&B, Hip Hop, Drum n Bass, Electronic and many more.

I have my own teaching studio and also provide tuition at years St Marks Church School, Onslow College, Wainuiomata College and Samuel Marsden Collegiate.

Qualifications: I have 25 years experience as a guitar teacher and have been a professional musician most of my adult life. I also teach at Scots College, Queen Margaret College and privately. 

I have been teaching guitar at Wellesley for about 20 years now. I currently teach students in Years 5-8 and I am also the tutor for the Year 8 Rockband.

My main focus is Contemporary Rock and Pop Guitar (Acoustic and Electric), but I also incorporate music selections from all genres, so students can expect to study pieces from the world of blues, folk, classical and jazz as they progress, as well as contemporary and classic rock artists such as Ed Sheeran, Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters etc.

Students are encouraged to bring along their own favourite songs for study, as I have found this to be a very effective way of helping students engage in their lessons and to see practice as a thing to enjoy, rather than a chore.

Qualifications: BA (English Literature); BMus (composition); Diploma of Musical Theatre

I love that moment in teaching, when someone discovers that they can do something they never thought was possible, and I’m passionate about helping my students make those discoveries. I believe they are more open to learning if they are singing music they love, so the technique is worked in around the excitement of singing their favourite songs. I also like my students to explore different styles of music, just in case they discover a new passion they never knew about before.

I am a practising singer and actor and have worked in many capacities for stage, film and television both as a singer and vocal coach.  I currently teach students from Years 5-8 at Wellesley.

Qualifications: I started my music career as a musician in the Royal Green Jackets (British Army), serving for 6 years.

I have been playing professionally/semi-professionally since 1980, with many private students over this time.

After moving to NZ, I joined the Wellington & Hawkes bay (7th Battalion) Territorial Force Band serving for over 20 years, finishing my time as Bandmaster.

I still perform regularly in many ensembles including the Rodger Fox Big Band.

I have taught brass instruments in nine Wellington Schools since 2001.

My approach to teaching is through encouragement (with a good dose of humour thrown in), to make learning enjoyable, so the students want to progress, rather than learning being a chore. I think self-motivation is a key for all aspects of life, a lesson I learned from my time in the Royal Green Jackets.

Due to the physical nature of brass instruments, I prefer to teach from Year 5 upwards.

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