Lesson Delivery
There are several different ways you can engage in your lessons at CSM, from lessons with a group through to private individual lessons. We can work with you on the way you learn best!
Group Lessons
Group lessons are available on violin, flute, recorder, guitar and ukulele. Groups are recommended as an inexpensive and fun way to start learning.
There are many benefits to group learning:
It opens up other musical opportunities
In a group, students can play duets and trios, they can participate in musical games and have friendly competition on scales and theoretical aspects.
It enables increased aural awareness
Of ensemble, intonation and balance where students can learn from and be motivated by each other.
The social aspect
Students work together, encourage each other and compete against each other. Friends made in group lessons can often remain friends for a lifetime.
After the first year, students can decide whether to keep the group together or move onto individual lessons. The length of the lesson is dependent on the number of students enrolled.
Individual Lessons
Individual lessons are offered in 20 minute, 30 minute, 45 minute and 60 minute slots. Most lessons happen on a Saturday morning but it is possible we can offer weekday lessons on most instruments depending on the availability of teachers.
Paired Lessons
Paired 30 minute lessons are available on most instruments. Although these lessons are designed to allow students to enrol to “learn with a friend”, the office can often match students successfully for paired lessons.
Short Courses
As a result of our busy lives, sometimes our students find it hard to commit to a long-term arrangement. It is possible to book a short course of five or ten lessons to be negotiated with the teacher concerned.
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STUDENT CALENDAR
Already enrolled? Here you can view the key dates for students of the CSM such as term dates and public holidays.
CONTACT US
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Give us a call or email:
+64 3 366 1711
office@csm.org.nz
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Supporting Organisations
Ngā mihi maioha, a big thank you to the following organisations:
Christchurch School of Music Incorporated is a Registered Charitable Entity under the Charities Act 2005. Registration Number CC20378.