Holiday Programmes for 5-18yr olds

NORTH SHORE AND AUCKLAND CENTRAL

Programme OVERVIEW

All school holiday programmes operate subject to sufficient enrolments being received.

  • Learn what it takes to jam in a band. Workshop covers, write originals and enjoy making music together.

    During the programme we group kids together based on abilities and music interests.

    *Requirements: At least a year of tuition

    We see students grow enormously in a relatively short time and work towards a short performance at the end of each workshop. You'll be amazed with what they achieve in this 4 day workshop.

  • Our musical theatre program is an opportunity to learn your favourite songs from hit musicals. Learn how to act, dance and work as a team to bring a show to life!

  • Drumming techniques, soloing, percussion mania and more. From beginners to advanced!

  • Learning from some of the best songwriters in Auckland and working along side phenomenal producers, you'll have a completed song and music video that'll be released on youtube and Spotify for everyone to enjoy.

  • The focus for this programme is to learn new skills, grow confidence, bring likeminded children together and most importantly, have fun!

LOCATIONS, DATES AND TIMES

Band Workshop*

*Requirements: At least a year of tuition 

Ages 8 - 15yrs

Workshop songs, create new sounds and music with like minded musicians and enthusiasts. We see students grow enormously in a relatively short time as they work towards a performance. You'll be amazed with what they achieve.

ALBANY:

July 15 - 18 (4 days) 9am - 3pm

Grafton:

July 8 - 11 (4 days) 9am - 3pm

Musical Theatre:

AGES: 6-14

Beauty and the beast - The Musical

An arrogant young prince and his castle's servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. 

The spirited, headstrong village girl Belle enters the Beast's castle after he imprisons her father Maurice. 

With the help of his enchanted servants, including the matronly Mrs. Potts, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation.

This 5 day course will teach key songs and scenes from the Beauty and the Beast movie

Sing, Act and Dance with a performance for friends and family on the Friday.

ALBANY CAMPUS

July 15 - 19, 9AM - 3PM

Grafton Campus

July 8 - 12, 9AM - 3PM

taster days & Workshops

Drumming mayhem (5-10yrs)

Let's face it you need to be pretty special to hit something over and over again! These workshops are not for the light hearted but very rewarding.

January 22nd (albany) 9am - 12pm , 1pm - 4pm

January 23rD (Grafton) 9am - 12pm , 1pm - 4pm

A drum taster for beginners

Combination of buckets and other percussion Instruments.

Drum Workshop (10-17yrs)

intermediate - advanced players

No December workshop

*Requires 2 year+ of previous drum tuition/ experience.

An in-depth clinic with Jackson Boswell

This workshop will include but not limited too:
1. Build practical skills and technique to advance your playing.
2. Master class from Jackson, talking about songwriting, recording and live performance.
3. Q and A - Industry support and advice

Intro to Singing (ages 6-12)

Immerse  your child in a morning of singing and games.

This beginner workshop will introduce your child to some key areas of vocals including:

1. Breathing Technique

2. Singing in tune

3. Singing in a group

4. Singing with Movement (coordination!!)

5. Loads of fun singing games to bring home to family and friends!

These workshops are a great starting point to learning more about vocals as an instrument.

January 24, 9am - 12pm (Albany and Grafton)

Songwriting & Music video Workshop

YOU HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE AND THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO DO IT!

Ages 8 - 15

Day 1, 2 & 3: Learn the fundamentals of Songwriting and dive deep into what makes a great song. Tips and tricks on structure, lyrics, chords, hooks and riffs. EMA Songwriting Workbook is included in the programme fees for you to refer to at home and continue to work in, post programme too.

Day 3/4: Record your song and write your story board for your music video. LETS GET CREATIVE and see your vision come to life!

Day 5: Film your music video.

Learning from some of the best songwriters in Auckland and working along side phenomenal producers, you'll have a completed song and music video that'll be released on youtube and Spotify for everyone to enjoy.

ALBANY

July 8 - 12, 9am - 3pm

GRAFTON

July 15 - 19, 9am - 3pm