New Zealand Modern School of Music

Our latest blog looks at the relevance of music theory. Music theory is often seen as complicated or only necessary for exams, but in reality it helps students:
✔ learn music faster
✔ build confidence
✔ understand what they are playing
✔ develop creativity
✔ become more independent musicians

Our latest article explains music theory in simple, practical terms for everyday families — without all the complicated musical jargon.

How Relevant Is Music Theory? - NZ Modern School of Music What Is Music Theory, Really?Music theory can sound a bit intimidating. Some people picture difficult exams, complicated symbols, or pages of musical terms. But in reality, music theory is simply understanding how music works.It’s the patterns behind the songs we hear every day.When students learn...

Welcoming our new teacher Matthew! A multi instrumentalist who plays guitar and bass amazingly, but most wonderful he is a trained singer too.

Excited to have you on board Matthew!

Our lovely teacher in Totara Vale Lisa is back from study in Japan!
How wonderful to have you back Lisa!

Please contact us at [email protected] or call 0800-696-874 if you would like to learn with Lisa.

Our singing teacher Fifi is singing in this event!
https://www.aucklandchoral.com/concerts/

So lovely to have Sophia return to teaching in our area!

She is NZMSM born & bred:
Sophia grew up learning piano, music theory and keyboard through the New Zealand Modern School of Music and has been passionate about music ever since. She taught piano and guitar at Good Shepherd Primary School in Auckland and is now teaching in Castor Bay on the North Shore. Sophia’s training encompasses: Grade 7 NZMSM Keyboard, Theory Diploma NZMSM and Grade 6 Trinity Piano. With years of experience working with children, Sophia brings a warm, patient, and adaptable approach to teaching.

“I enjoy connecting with each student’s unique learning style and personality to help them
grow in skill and confidence.”

Contact us at [email protected] or 0800-696-874, if you would like to learn with Sophia.

Hard to believe that Week 8 of this term has finished!

We are sure all of you were busy settling into the new school year.
Term One is always busy and goes quickly.

So now is the time to plan activities for this school year!
Our talented, multi-instrumental teacher Bradley is available for lesson at his home in Castor Bay, as well as at Pinehill School, Target Rd School and Glenfield School.

Contact us if you would like to learn guitar, bass, ukulele, keyboard or drum with Bradley! We can be reached at [email protected] or 0800-696-874.