The Rock Academy

Young buskers, big energy — and over $100 earned! Our students hit the streets during the holiday programme, sharing pop hooks and rock riffs while learning what it means to perform for a real audience. Read the full story and celebrate their confidence and hustle: https://wix.to/iRoRM3p

Young Buskers Break the Bank Young buskers, big sound — and over $100 earnedThere’s something special about seeing young musicians step out into the world, plug in (or tune up), and share their music with anyone who’ll stop and listen. During our recent holiday programme, a group of our students took that leap — busking...

Keep teens active, creative and confident these holidays! Our Winter School Holiday Programme at The Rock Academy in Wellington blends high-energy band sessions, songwriting, and performance coaching—perfect for 13–15 year olds who love music. Read the full guide and sign up: https://wix.to/z6AapIT

Rock Your Way Through the Holidays: The Ultimate Wellington School Holiday Programme Guide Finding a school holiday activity that keeps teenagers engaged, active, and inspired can be a challenge. If you are looking for an epic, creative, and confidence-building school holiday programme in Wellington, look no further than the Winter School Holiday Programme at The Rock Academy.The featured...

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Raglan, New Zealand: Is it Really a 10/10? Join us as we travel to one of the most iconic surf destinations on...

Want to own the stage (even if it’s just the sidewalk)? Discover why slapping neon face stickers on before a gig can boost confidence, focus, and stage presence — for real. Read the cheeky, science-tinged take from Geoff Day and try it before your next practice or busk: https://wix.to/W1aOMoB

The Secret Rock Star Cheat Code: Why Face Stickers Make You a Better Musician Let’s set the scene. You’re a young, aspiring musician. You’ve practiced your three-chord progression until your fingers are calloused. You’re ready to hit the cold, hard pavement for your first busking session. But just before you step out, you look at a sheet of neon star stickers and thin...

They came as strangers and left as a powerhouse duo 🎤❤️ Read the heartwarming success story from The Rock Academy’s holiday programme — songwriting, band jamming and busking turned two young singers into best friends. Read more: https://wix.to/CtyW9lc

From Perfect Harmony to Besties: A Rock Academy Success Story Finding a friend who shares your passion is like hitting the perfect high note. At The Rock Academy’s holiday programme, that’s exactly what happened for two young singers who walked in as strangers and left as a powerhouse duo.A Holiday for Musical MindsThe holiday programme isn’t your typica...

Sunshine, live music, and a whole lot of heart — our holiday programme trio Can, Marlon, and Sawyer took to Bay Road in Kilbirnie and stopped traffic with their busking session! From shredding guitar to powerhouse vocals, these young musicians showed how performing builds confidence and community. Read the full story and see the photos: https://wix.to/LdIVxyR

Rocking the Streets: Holiday Fun in Kilbirnie! There is nothing quite like the buzz of live music, especially when it’s echoing down Bay Road on a stunning, sunny Wellington day!During our recent holiday programme, we took a very talented trio—Can, Marlon, and Sawyer—out to Kilbirnie for a spot of busking. With Can shredding on the guitar,...

New to guitar? Keep frustration low and progress high — clip-on chromatic tuners make tuning simple, accurate, and fast for beginner students. Read why these tiny tools are a big help for learners and teachers alike: https://wix.to/doNjQz0

Why Clip-On Chromatic Guitar Tuners Are Perfect for Beginner Guitar Students One of the first challenges new guitar students face is learning how to keep their instrument in tune. A guitar that’s out of tune can make even the simplest exercise sound wrong, which can be frustrating for beginners who are trying their best to learn. That’s why clip-on chromatic tuners have ...

Is rock the only road to musical confidence? Not at The Rock Academy. We teach folk, pop, jazz, blues, classical, musical theatre, music production and country — plus rock as a strong foundation for beginners. Short lessons, big progress. Read more: https://wix.to/hFEJgxW

Is Rock All We Need?? Of course it’s not. Here at The Rock Academy we teach all styles (perhaps not Mongolian throat singing, but we’re not ruling it out in the future!).Our music teachers specialize in many different genres, including folk, pop, jazz, blues, classical, music production (recording with computers) mus...

Join us in empowering youth through live music performance! It's not just about the notes; it's about building confidence and creating lasting memories away from screens. Learn more about how live performance can transform young lives: https://wix.to/7DoMFgf

Empowering youth through live performance Empowering Youth Through Live Music PerformanceIn a world where screens dominate so much of young people’s time, finding meaningful, confidence-building experiences away from devices has never been more important. One powerful and often underestimated tool for youth development is live music perfo...

Every now and then, a student comes along who reminds you exactly why you love teaching music — for me, that’s Kapua Tai. 🎶 Discover the incredible musical journey and talent that runs deep in this whānau. Dive in and feel inspired! Learn more here: https://wix.to/yqS2yqL

Jam'n Mike's Place with Kapua Tai Mike's Places with Kapua TaiMike's Place (c) Mike McGuiness 2002Every now and then, a student comes along who reminds you exactly why you love teaching music — and for me, that’s Kapua Tai.I’ve known Kapua’s whānau for a while; I’ve had the absolute privilege of playing in bands with his ...