Book here for individual lessons, introductory chats, children's masterclasses, children's group classes and the students' concerts.
Lessons can be booked, changed, cancelled and refunded up till 24 hours before the lesson.
For more information about the lesson types and venues scroll down below the booking link.
Click on the headings below for more information about the lessons:
Introductory chats ($25 for 30 mins)
Individual lessons ($25 for 30 mins)
Individual lessons can be attended either online using a webcam or in-person in Motueka or Nelson.
Please bring your Suzuki book, practice sheets and any other paperwork you use to your lesson.
Booking individual lessons for your child
Parental input is very important in Suzuki lessons so please be present during all lessons unless arranged prior. With younger children, one of your important roles is to take notes on what your child should practice. Even for older teens, it can still be helpful for you to listen in so you know what your child has been asked to practice and can follow up with them later. Many children do better with some parental input till mid or late-teens. Once your child is completely independent with their regular and effective practice, it is OK for you to not attend lessons.
When you are working with your child at home you are actively in the teacher-role. When your child is having a lesson with me please remember to switch to the parent-role! and be a mostly quiet observer and note-taker.
Individual lessons usually start and end with the child and me bowing to each other.
Children's Masterclasses in Nelson
$10 for each 30-minute class + NCMA enrollment. Classes usually run every second saturday during term-time in Nelson.
The masterclass involves a small group of beginners having short individual lessons and watching the lessons of their peers. We will be working directly on the pieces that the children are learning. Usually I will work with each child individually and sometimes we will work as a group. Children learn a lot by watching the lessons of others.
Children's group classes in Nelson
$8 for each 30-minute class + NCMA enrollment. Any of my students are welcome to attend this group. It includes children of varying levels but most will be in book 1.
The group class involves children playing pieces together. It provides a social network for children and parents. All the children learn the same pieces from memory so playing together is easy. It gives the enjoyment of playing music with a group and the motivation of listening to others play more advanced pieces. There is also the opportunity for informal individual performance.
Students' concert
For more information on the venues, click on the headings below:
Lessons in Motueka
I teach from my home near Motueka.
Please no food, no chewing gum, and put your phone on silent. Please don't leave children in your car when you come inside for a lesson (unless arranged prior).
Children/siblings are welcome to watch lessons as long as they are not a distraction to me, the student or the parent. If they will need entertainment please bring something quiet and still for them to do, something that will not need your input. Kindle-type readers are fine but please avoid having children play games on digital devices because I find the rapid movements distracting!
Attending lessons in Nelson
Nelson classes are held at Nelson Center of Musical Arts (NCMA) at 48 Nile St. In order to attend these classes your child must be registered as an NCMA student ($20/child/year) in addition to paying the class fee.
Please no food, no chewing gum and put your phone on silent.
Children/siblings are welcome to watch lessons as long as they are not a distraction to me, the student or the parent. If they will need entertainment please bring something quiet and still for them to do, something that will not need your input. Kindle-type readers are fine but please avoid having children play games on digital devices because I find the rapid movements distracting!