Introducing Karen Jones
Based in Wellington, New Zealand, music tuition is facilitated by Karen Jones.
Karen is a registered, practicing primary and secondary teacher and has been since 1989.
With decades of experience in music teaching, in both the public and private sectors, Karen has a long history of successful students both in New Zealand and Scotland where she ran her own music education centre for 10 years.
Her methods are well-trialed and held in high regard on both sides of the globe and were highlighted by BBCTV.
Karen has been in the game a long time and absolutely understands what quality professional teaching is all about.
So, when your child learns music with the Children’s Music Centre, you can relax, and know that your child is in professional and experienced hands.
Ceol is a project which is about learning and change.
Ceol aims to create and inspire music education programs that focus on intellectual and creative balance.
Supporting people to connect to their whakapapa through music, with a focus on Scottish traditional music.
Promote Scottish traditional music and encourage engagement in one’s own musical whakapapa.
Provide creative and intellectually balanced music education for the takariki of New Zealand.
Aims and Values
Foster Inclusive Communities and Celebrate Whakapapa
Ceol aims to foster inclusive communities of musically literate and self-confident individuals.
By creating spaces that embrace diversity and encourage participation, we strive to make music education empowering for our tamariki, now and for their future.
How can you know where you are now if you do not know where you have come from?
We seek to offer opportunities for individuals to connect with their cultural heritage through music.
By exploring and celebrating our whakapapa, we aim to create a stronger sense of identity and continuity within our communities.Balance Intellectual and Creative Education
Our goal is to provide well-balanced music education programs which include intellectual and creative cognitivity.
We believe that learning and understanding music music with the two hemispheres of the brain enriches individuals and enhances their overall development.
Balanced whole-brain learning is the way forward, and promoting a positive self-image through the freedom of creative expression, promotes a healthier lifestyle, both now and in all future personal endeavours.
Promote Personal and Community Growth
Ceol is committed to fostering personal growth and development, as well as contributing positively to the community.
We believe that by nurturing self-discipline, openness, and creativity, we can drive both individual and collective awareness.Uphold Core Values:
We are dedicated to upholding the values of peace, freedom, integrity, commitment, and respect in all aspects of our work.
These principles shape our work, ensuring that our initiatives are grounded in generosity, curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.Build a Supportive and Respectful Environment
At Ceol, we prioritize creating a supportive environment where kindness, courtesy, and inclusion are at the forefront.
We are committed to cultivating a culture of gratitude and humility, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected.
“Ceol is the Gaelic word for music.
Underneath all my projects is the aim to inspire people to access intellectual/creative balance and to connect to their own whakapapa through music, with our focus being on Celtic and Scottish traditional music.”
– Karen Jones -
