Welcome to the
Taupō School of Music
Established in 1989, the Taupō School of Music offers quality small group music lessons that are affordable and accessible to primary and intermediate-aged children living in the Taupō district.
The Taupō School of Music is a great option for children to start learning about music with tutors who inspire students to play their best.
Instrumental tuition is offered in small groups of up to six pupils with a range of instruments to suit all ages and abilities.
In addition to weekly lessons, we have free to join ensembles including the Keynotes Choir and the Youth Wind Band.
What are people saying…
“The teachers are amazing and the community are lucky to have the school of music available for our children. Also very well organised.”
“Well organised, good planning and communication, enjoyable lessons for kids, lessons/yearly price is good, lots of instruments to choose from.”
“Accessible and affordable music lessons for a variety of instruments.”
“Extremely well run, great tutors and great communication.”
FAQs
If your question isn’t entered here, feel free to get in touch with us.
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Our arrangement with Taupo Primary School (through the Ministry of Education) is to provide lessons only on Tuesday afternoons using their classrooms.
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If any child feels they would like extra lessons, they are more than welcome to approach their tutor and request an extra lesson or two. This would be a private arrangement between the family and tutor in terms of time, location and cost. Taupo School of Music is only able to provide group tuition.
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When children start attending college, the intention is that they have instrumental lessons through their college. If we have an available space in a class at the student’s level of learning, we are certainly happy to enroll college age children.
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We welcome all children at Taupo School of Music. If any child has special requirements, please let us know and we will endeavour to place them in an appropriate class.
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Since Taupo School of Music is only able to offer group tuition, it is not feasible to offer drum lessons. If enough enrolments are received and a tutor is available, we do offer percussion lessons. This teaches children how to learn to read and understand music by playing percussion instruments (not drums).
We offer lessons in a wide variety of instruments
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