Mid-Bays Music School offers 12 different instruments which are taught by our talented team of tutors.
KeyboardThe 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: Larissa McPherson, Lisa Gu, Joel Wong, William Wei & Michel Zhou Available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Age Requirements: 6+ Other requirements: Keyboard/Piano at home with at least 61 keys. |
UkuleleThe 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: Alyssa Gailer & Jay Chen Available: Fridays and Saturdays Age Requirements: 6+ |
Trumpet |
Tutor: Emily Sullivan
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 |
Not offered in 2025 - please email us if you are interested
Tutor: TBC 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 |
Tutor: Caleb Wright
Available: 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 |
Tutor: Sammy Goad
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: Sammy Goad
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. |
Cello |
Tutor: William Wei
Available: Fridays Age Requirements: 9+ A cello is a musical instrument with four strings that looks like a large violin. You play the cello with a bow while sitting down and holding it upright between your legs. |
Recorder |
Tutors: Emily Sullivan & Amia Ringrose
Available: Saturdays & Thursdays 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 |
Tutor: Charlotte Marriott
Available: Wednesdays Age Requirements: 9+ The clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a mellow, warm and gentle sound. |
Oboe |
Not offered in 2025 - please email us if you are interested Tutor: TBC 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 |
Tutors: Sam Sale & Caleb Wright
Available: Tuesdays & 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 |
Not offered in 2025 - please email us if you are interested
Tutor: TBC Available: Weekdays 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/