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Where your child is empowered to succeed through music!

Read music, write music, play music, love music!

Imagine your child coming home every day with increasing confidence, a willingness to learn, and an ambition to try new things.

Music is not only a fun pastime and form of expression, but music can have knock-on positive effects on cognitive processes in many areas no other activity can offer.

At the Childrens Music Centre your child will thrive in an environment where self-confidence is paramount; where we believe in empowering every child to discover their best self.

Our small class sizes and personalised programs ensure that your child receives the guidance they need to shine, by fostering exploration, creativity, integrity, and the value of whakapapa along the way.

Bound into Sound

Group Lessons
for 5 -7 year olds

Guitar Club

Classes
for 8 - 11 year olds

Individual Lessons

Guitar, keyboard, harp
for 8 - 12 year olds

Celtic Harp

Classes
for 8 - 9 year olds

Aural & Theory lessons

One-to-one or small groups
for teenagers

Bound into Sound

Group Lessons for 5 - 7 year olds
​Mondays - Upper Hutt Wellington
Limited to 9 students only.
 

​This course is a fun introduction to music learning.

It includes playing, singing, listening, playing by ear, reading and writing music, rhythm development, performance skills…. in fact, all aspects of music.

With a focus on exploring, experimenting with sound, creating, and composition, children learn at a gentle pace to read, write, and play music.

This course is particularly designed to encourage beginners to develop their musical talents and confidence while discovering their abilities in the company of other like-minded, youngsters.

As the course includes a variety of instruments, including, drums, Celtic harp, guitar, and keyboard, Digital musical tools also be incorporated for those who own them.

It is especially useful to those children who are interested in learning music but do not yet know which instrument to choose to learn.

Bring your instruments along and let's have fun! 

Cost: $25 per lesson paid in a term block.

Guitar Club

New classes starting!

Mondays - Upper Hutt for ages 8 - 9 year olds
Tuesdays - Maungarakei for ages 8 - 9 year olds and 10 - 11 year olds
(Classes limited to 9 students only)
 

​ Learn excellent techniques and skills in a fun and affordable group class.

Flat pick, finger pick, modern, classical.

Learn to play your favourite songs

  • play by ear

  • read and write music

  • solid rhythm development

  • compose songs and tunes

  • improvisation

  • performance skills

  • dexterity development

  • make new like-minded friends

  • ​FUN! 

Lessons include the complete range of left and right brain music skills, folk and contemporary genres tailored for your child's individual program.

Cost: $25 per class paid in a term block.

Individual Lessons

One-on-one only for 8 - 12 year olds

Personal one-to-one attention for youngsters in a variety of levels of GUITAR and KEYBOARD or HARP.

Lessons are one hour long unless otherwise specified.  

Trinity College exams are offered.

  • play by ear

  • read and write music

  • solid rhythm development

  • compose songs and tunes

  • improvisation

  • performance skills

  • dexterity development

  • articulation development

  • make new like minded friends

  • ​FUN! 

Lessons include the complete range of left and right brain music skills,
folk, and contemporary genres tailored for your child's individual program.

If you have 1 or 2 friends who would like to share your child's individual lesson, we can talk about it! I'm happy to be flexible!

Cost: $65 per lesson

Celtic Clarsach (Harp) Class

Group lessons for 8 - 9 year olds

Learn to play the beautiful Celtic harp, or in Scottish, the Clarsach.

Rhythm development, notation, reading and writing music, aural tradition, composing, improvising, performance skills, and lots of fun! 

Learning Celtic music is important to many of us with Celtic heritage as it helps us connect with that whakapapa.

When we understand ourselves, we understand others better - and what better way to do this than through music! 

Each student will need their own harp to practice on at home.

If you wish to buy or borrow a high-quality harp, ​let's korero. I can help!

Thanks to the Walker Traditional Folk Music Trust.

Teen Scene Aural & Theory lessons

​One-on-one or small group for 12 + years

Includes aural and written skills for secondary school students to prepare them for GCSE. ​

Give your child the gift of music!

The Childrens Music Centre is dedicated to inspiring creativity, building confidence, and fostering a lifelong love of music while nurturing your child’s potential and most importantly, ensuring fun along the way!

If you’re considering the Childrens Music Centre for your child’s educational journey, we encourage you to unlock their potential with music and take the next step with us.

Whether your child aspires to perform on stage or simply delights in creating music, we invite your family to become part of our musical community and empower your child to thrive musically and personally.

Join our welcoming community and give your child the gift of music – a skill and connection that lasts a lifetime!

Developing life skills through music

Students Thriving

As a parent, you want the best for your child. That's why we're committed to providing top-quality music education in a nurturing environment.

Our lessons are designed to be engaging, fun, and rewarding, encouraging children to develop their musical abilities while also building important life skills such as perseverance, confidence, patience, and teamwork.

We offer a warm, welcoming atmosphere where children feel comfortable to express themselves and parents feel part of a vibrant community.

Our purpose-built studio is more than just a place for lessons, it's a relaxed environment where children can make new friends, grow in confidence, and discover the joy of music through engaging lessons, fun activities, and expert guidance.

Children who join us often experience enhanced cognitive abilities including improved memory, focus, and creative problem-solving skills, creating greater confidence.

We've also seen how our lessons boost creativity and imagination, while also strengthening mathematical and analytical thinking.

As your child progresses, you'll also notice improvements in their motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Their language and communication abilities often flourish and we take pride in helping them develop emotional intelligence and social skills.

Whakapapa

At the Childrens Music Centre we emphasise the importance of understanding one's cultural heritage.

Through diverse musical traditions, including Scottish traditional music, we help children connect with their own whakapapa (heritage), strengthening their sense of identity and belonging.

This cultural inclusion not only enriches their personal growth but also fosters empathy and a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

Music Literacy Education Program

Our experienced and qualified teacher, Karen Jones, brings a wealth of knowledge to her lessons. She takes a holistic approach, which is designed to engage the whole brain, nurturing a wide range of skills in the learning process.

We’re committed to staying at the forefront of modern educational practices to give your child the best possible start to their musical journey and this innovative extensively trialed method not only develops musical skills but also enhances overall cognitive processes. 

Of course, at the heart of what we do is a deep love of music.

Our programmes also emphasise the fundamentals of a comprehensive Music Literacy Education Program, in which your child will learn, to read music, write music, music theory, composition and improvisation, musical emotivity, dexterity techniques, perseverance, patience, audio skills, rhythm development, performance skills and even recording skills, with opportunities for examinations and performances as they grow.

Through our carefully crafted curriculum, children don't just learn music – they undergo a comprehensive mental and emotional development process.

At the Childrens Music Centre, we offer more than exceptional music education.

Our innovative programs engage both hemispheres of the brain, enhancing cognitive skills and building self-confidence.

Students develop not just musical skills, but also essential life qualities such as perseverance, patience, and respect.

Your child will benefit from:

  • A Comprehensive Education
    From reading and writing music to composition, improvisation, and performance, our curriculum covers all aspects of musical literacy.

  • Enhanced Life Skills
    Beyond music, your child will develop perseverance, patience, and respect - qualities that extend into all areas of life.

  • A Supportive Community
    Your child will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers in a creative and encouraging environment.

  • A Path to Confidence
    Our holistic approach ensures that your child emerges as a confident, individual ready to excel in any endeavour.

  • Cultural Inclusion
    Our curriculum includes diverse cultural elements, such as Scottish traditional music, to foster a deeper understanding of whakapapa and identity. Embracing our cultural roots, whether Celtic, Maori, or beyond, enriches our sense of belonging and strengthens our communities.

Instruments

Tuition is available for guitar, keyboard and harp and includes both group and private lessons.

This variety allows us to cater to different learning styles and musical interests.

Students emerge as confident individuals, equipped with musical maturity, respect for other musicians, arts and music as a normal part of life, and, with the creative skills needed to excel in any project they choose to take on.