Rotorua Music School provide lessons for a wide range of instruments.
Music classes are held after school, Tuesday-Thursday, in 30 minute sessions. For class timetables please see our Calendar Schedule.
You can now enrol your child for lessons with Rotorua Music School online, just fill out an enrolment application on our Forms page.
Please feel free to contact us for more information about any of our classes or tutors.
Guitar Tutor:
Simon - Bass Guitar
Hi, I’m Simon. I am a year 11 music student at Western Heights High School. In year 9 I achieved first in music and in year 10 I achieved excellence in music. I have been a student at the Rotorua Music School since 2019, originally playing guitar but I changed to bass guitar in 2020. Over the last year I have been learning trombone, and I play in the school concert and jazz bands. I am interested in theory and composition, and my goal for when I leave school is to do a bachelor's degree in jazz performance. I have had many good teachers at the Rotorua Music School, and now I would like to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
Ukulele Tutor:
Elyse
Kia ora everyone,
My name is Elyse and I am the violin and ukelele teacher here at RMS.
As a teacher, my goal is to help students develop a joy in musical exploration, as well as music creation and I try to achieve this by providing engaging and fun lessons that not only cater to each students' musical interests but also focuses on developing their practical and theoretical skillsets.
Before moving to Rotorua and teaching here a year ago I was an assistant teacher at Arohanui Strings (a Wellington-based Youth Orchestra) for 3 years and am currently preparing to sit Trinity Grade 5 violin. Despite the fact I am still a student myself I have always had a sincere passion and love for music from youth that has led me to also be able to play the guitar, piano, bass, drums, steel drums, tin whistle, harmonica, kalimba + others and I would love to share this passion for music with you all!
For me, there is no greater joy than seeing a students' confidence and excitement grow for their instrument and am excited to be able to play a small part in creating their own life-long adventures with music.
Recorder Tutor:
Sam Raney
I started my musical journey very young, as many do, playing recorder - progressing into clarinet then saxophone.
I was heavily involved with various bands and groups run through Avondale College in Auckland, including the Jazz band, Big Band and Funk Band that we toured and competed in competitions with.
I graduated from the Jazz Music Program at Auckland University with a Degree in Performing Arts Jazz.
After several years teaching around various schools in Auckland, I’m now in Rotorua and back into teaching and doing something I really enjoy.
Looking forward to sharing my passion for music with others!
Keyboard Tutor:
Katherine Walker
Hi my name is Katherine Walker, I play the piano and have achieved grade 5 trinity college piano exams. I really enjoy tutoring and interacting with kids and whanau and have a passion for music and teaching. I look forward to meeting you!
Violin Tutor:
Elyse
Kia ora everyone,
My name is Elyse and I am the violin and ukelele teacher here at RMS.
As a teacher, my goal is to help students develop a joy in musical exploration, as well as music creation and I try to achieve this by providing engaging and fun lessons that not only cater to each students' musical interests but also focuses on developing their practical and theoretical skillsets.
Before moving to Rotorua and teaching here a year ago I was an assistant teacher at Arohanui Strings (a Wellington-based Youth Orchestra) for 3 years and am currently preparing to sit Trinity Grade 5 violin. Despite the fact I am still a student myself I have always had a sincere passion and love for music from youth that has led me to also be able to play the guitar, piano, bass, drums, steel drums, tin whistle, harmonica, kalimba + others and I would love to share this passion for music with you all!
For me, there is no greater joy than seeing a students' confidence and excitement grow for their instrument and am excited to be able to play a small part in creating their own life-long adventures with music.
Cello Tutor:
To Be Advised
Clarinet Tutor:
To Be Advised
Saxophone Tutor:
Sam Raney
I started my musical journey very young, as many do, playing recorder - progressing into clarinet then saxophone.
I was heavily involved with various bands and groups run through Avondale College in Auckland, including the Jazz band, Big Band and Funk Band that we toured and competed in competitions with.
I graduated from the Jazz Music Program at Auckland University with a Degree in Performing Arts Jazz.
After several years teaching around various schools in Auckland, I’m now in Rotorua and back into teaching and doing something I really enjoy.
Looking forward to sharing my passion for music with others!
Drums Tutor:
To Be Advised
Flute Tutor:
To be advised
Vocal Tutor:
To Be Advised
Jump Tutor:
New Junior Music tutor to be advised.
Brass Tutor:
To be advised