MUSIC LESSONS

For many decades, the Waikato Community School of Music has been serving the region as its largest community-based music tuition provider. Most of our lessons are run in a group format; class sizes vary by instrument, with some larger classes featuring a roster of assistants in addition to our experienced tutors. We’re proud to be able to provide an affordable, quality learning experience, and we look forward to playing our part on your journey to musical greatness.

Curriculum

Where & When

Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education
The University of Waikato
Gate 5, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton

WCSM classes run on Saturdays during primary school terms; most lessons are 30-minutes long. Classes start around 8:00 am, and may continue into the afternoon, depending on the instrument. Your exact lesson time will depend on the number of enrolments in each term, as well as on your age and playing ability, and you will be assigned a specific time upon enrolment.

Available Instruments & Programmes

Below is a list of the instruments we provide tuition for, along with their age restrictions. Lessons for other instruments may be available, on a case-by-case basis; please contact us to discuss further.

In addition to these instruments, we offer Music Makers, a program designed for children aged 3 and up.

Orchestral Strings

Violin (4+)
Viola (8+)
Cello (7+)

Guitar Family

Classical or Rhythm Guitar (7+)
Bass (7+)
Ukulele (6+)

Woodwind

Flute (7+)
Clarinet (8+)
Saxophone (10+)
Fife (6+)

Brass

Trumpet/Cornet (7+)
Tenor Horn (7+)
Euphonium (7+)
Trombone (7+)

Keyboard (6+)

Drum kit (7+)

Vocals/Singing (9+, Young Voices)

Fees

Instrument / Class

Per Term

Brass, String & Wind Instruments

Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar (all type), Saxophone,

Trumpet/Cornet, Trombone, Ukulele, Violin / Viola, Hulusi

All students : $110

Drums Electronic Keyboard	All students : $130
EXAM STREAM / 1 to 1 TUITION (VOCAL & PIANO)	$315 per term – subject to tutor availability

Music Theory

All students : $85

All Music Makers

Level 1 Ages 3-5

Level 2 & 3 Ages 6-8

Young Voices Ages 9+

All students : $75

Instrument hire

Limited quantities of instruments are available for hire directly through WCSM. Alternatively, rental instruments can also be obtained through local music stores.