Music Lessons for Primary & Intermediate Students (Ages 4 - Year 8)

Our music lessons are designed for children aged 4 years to Year 8, providing an enriching musical experience for primary and intermediate-aged students.

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Annual Membership

• Cost: $250 per school year (February - December) per instrument.

• Classes are funded by a combination of Ministry of Education support and parent contributions.
   

Lesson Schedule

Lessons run for the entire school year, from February through December, during school terms.
All lessons are held Saturday mornings between 8 AM - 12 PM at Mangapikopiko School, Papakura.

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​2026 Term Dates:

• Term 1: Saturday 14 February – Saturday 28 March 

• Term 2: Saturday 2 May – Saturday 27 June 
  No lessons on 30 May due to King’s Birthday

• Term 3: Saturday 25 July – Saturday 19 September 

• Term 4: Saturday 17 October – Saturday 5 December 
  No lessons on 24 October due to Labour Weekend

Class Times:

8:00 AM, 8:45 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:30 AM & 11:15 AM

Each class is 45 minutes long and taught in groups.

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Instrument Hire

We offer a range of instruments for hire on an annual basis. Please see the 2026 hire pricing below. Due to rising servicing and maintenance costs, hire fees have increased this year.

• Guitar: $60

• Cello: $130

• Flutes, Clarinets, Trumpets, Trombones, Violins: $150

• French Horn: $220

• Saxophone: $270

All hired instruments must be returned by the final lesson day of the school year. Priority for instrument hire is given to first-year students where required. Students are responsible for the care of their instrument and will be charged for any damage or loss. Late returns will incur a $40 fee.

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Instruments You Need to Provide

Students are required to provide their own instruments for the following:

• Keyboard (for practice at home only — keyboards are provided for lessons).
  Keyboards do not need additional features; we recommend a 61-key keyboard so the keys are not too small.

• Ukulele
  We recommend purchasing from MusicWorks or The Rockshop.

• Recorder
  Basic recorders are available for purchase from the Music School.

• Electric Guitar & Bass Guitar
  A small, portable amplifier is also required.

Students who use music stands must provide their own. A limited number of music stands are available for purchase from the Music School.

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Tuition Books

Most lessons require specific music books, which are available for purchase at the school. Contact us for pricing details on the required books for your instrument.
 

Questions?

For more information, please visit our FAQ page or contact us directly.