Mid-Bays Music School offers 15 different instruments which are taught by our talented team of tutors.
CelloThe cello is a deep and rich sounding string instrument. A cellist can play both tuneful melodies and be supporting accompaniments in chamber/string groups and orchestras.
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Tutor: Ali Al-Azzawi Available: Saturdays Age Requirements: 9+ |
PianoThe piano is the world's most popular instrument mainly because of its range and unique ability to play any song with great depth and richness.
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Tutors: Blake Scanlen, Larissa Kuznetsova, Rhiana Merota & Andrew McPherson Available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays Age Requirements: 6+ Other requirements: Keyboard/Piano at home with at least 64 keys. |
UkeleleThe Ukulele is a great instrument to learn for kids picking up music for the first time. It's easy to learn (especially with our brilliant tutors) and has a great way of getting others to sing along to almost any song.
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Tutors: Sam Nicholson & Blake Scanlen Available: Saturdays Age Requirements: 6+ |
Trumpet |
Tutor: Jack Thirtle Available: Saturdays Age Requirements: 9+ The trumpet is the highest part in the brass family. Trumpets are great for classical and jazz ensembles and produce a bright, warm, and voice-like tone. |
Trombone |
Tutor: Jack Thirtle
Available: Saturdays Age Requirements: 9+ The trombone is a brass instrument with a darker and voice-like tone. Playing the trombone is great for developing a 'musical ear'. |
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Drums |
Tutors: Mike Burrows & Derek Anderson Available: Thursdays and Saturdays Age Requirements: 9+ Drums are the most quintessential percussion instrument. A drummer not only provides a beat but also the excitement and energy into a group. |
Violin |
Tutors: Clara Salzmann Available: Saturdays Age Requirements: 8+ Other Requirements: Preferably wooden violin The violin is a the highest pitched instrument in the string family and often plays the melodies in orchestras and string groups. |
Viola |
Tutor: Clara Salzmann Available: Saturdays Age Requirements: 8+ The viola has a slightly lower pitch and a larger size than the violin. It has a warm, reedy and distinctive sound which adds colour to the harmonies in group ensembles. |
Recorder |
Tutor: Catherine Oh
Available: Saturdays Age Requirements: 6+ The recorder is great for students learning an instrument for the first time. It is easy and fun to play, and is a useful introduction to playing wind and brass instruments. |
Clarinet |
Tutors: Joanne Lin & Sam Nicholson
Available: Fridays, Saturdays Age Requirements: 9+ The clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a mellow, warm and gentle sound. |
Oboe |
Tutor: Catherine Oh Available: Saturdays Age Requirements: 9+ The oboe is a double-reeded woodwind instrument with a clear, bright and reedy sound. Although challenging to play, it is extremely rewarding. Oboe players are highly demanded in music groups, bands and orchestras. |
Acoustic Guitar |
Tutor: Victor Wei & Jensen Blythe Available: Wednesdays and Saturdays Age Requirements: 9+ The guitar is one of the most popular and versatile instruments. It's a crowd-pleaser whether played solo or as an accompaniment to singing. |
Bass Guitar |
Tutors: Jensen Blythe
Available: Mondays Age Requirements: 9+ The bass guitar is often the foundation of an ensemble and provides a deep and rich accompaniment. Bass players have both a rhythmic and harmonic role in a band which very rewarding to play. |
Hire an instrument
All students must bring their own instrument (except for keyboards and drums). Check out the links below to find the instrument you need:
KBB Rental - www.kbbmusic.co.nz/rentals/
ABI Rental - www.abi.co.nz/hire
MusicWorks - www.musicworks.co.nz/instruments-to-hire/
All students must bring their own instrument (except for keyboards and drums). Check out the links below to find the instrument you need:
KBB Rental - www.kbbmusic.co.nz/rentals/
ABI Rental - www.abi.co.nz/hire
MusicWorks - www.musicworks.co.nz/instruments-to-hire/