Music and Drama Lessons

Music and drama lessons are held during the school day, by private instructors. Please contact them directly for availability and more information.

Piano & Violin Lessons with Mary Christie 

I believe music is for everyone, and that learning should be joyful, step by step. Using the Suzuki Method, I teach piano and violin with a focus on fun, encouragement, and growth from the heart.

The Suzuki approach begins with listening, small baby steps, and nurturing confidence along the way — just like learning to speak. My goal is to create a safe and encouraging space where students can fall in love with music, build skills at their own pace, and celebrate every little success.

Whether your child is just starting out or already exploring music, lessons are designed to be engaging, supportive, and tailored to each student’s journey.

If you’d like to know more, I’d love to chat about how music can become a lifelong joy for your child.

021 1191084 kukurei.crew@gmail.com

Piano:  These are not the piano lessons you may have had as a child, but are the sort you wished you had! My core belief that learning the piano (while a challenging undertaking) should still be engaging and fun!

I teach using the Suzuki method, and my goal is to develop an intrinsic motivation in each child by helping them fall in love with the piano from their very first lesson. Kids should be excited to go home and practice... it shouldn't be a daily struggle!

The best age to start piano is 5-6 years, although I happily accept older children. Lessons are $37 for a half-hour lesson, with family discounts offered. Funding is available to help with tuition fees – just ask!

Please contact me on rachellequaid@gmail.com or Ph 0204 139 8290

Guitar/Drums: Classically trained multi-instrumentalist with a music degree, over 30 years experience as a professional musician and 15 years as a tutor. Originally from the deep south, I moved to Waiheke in 2010 and for the last 10 years have been working at Te Huruhi Primary teaching guitar, drums, piano and bass to literally hundreds of pupils. 

I'm very much involved in the live music scene, currently playing in big band Radio Rebelde, a new 5 piece funk band that are just getting up and running and also half of a busy duo that play every week all over Waiheke. I can be contacted at malcolmmcmoretone@gmail.com, or on 0211509511 to answer any queries.