Holiday Programmes for 5-18yr olds
NORTH SHORE, EAST AUCKLAND AND AUCKLAND CENTRAL
Programme OVERVIEW
All school holiday programmes operate subject to sufficient enrolments being received.
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Drumming techniques, soloing, percussion mania and more. From beginners to advanced!
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The focus for this programme is to learn new skills, grow confidence, bring likeminded children together and most importantly, have fun!
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Your child will be immersed in music for 2 hours and inspired by our awesome multi instrumentalist teachers.
This is a great opportunity for kids to try something new and experiment with an instrument they may not have had a chance to explore before.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Learn about amps, pickups, pedals and plug-ins while you write and record a modern guitar track.
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:
June 30 - July 3 (4 days) 9am - 3pm
BOTANY:
July 7 - 10 (4 days) 9am - 3pm
Grafton:
June 30 - July 3 (4 days) 9am - 3pm
Musical Theatre:
AGES: 6-14
The Jungle Book - The Musical
"The Jungle Book" follows Mowgli, a human child raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. He's taught the "Law of the Jungle" by Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther.
When the fearsome tiger Shere Khan threatens Mowgli's life, the wolf pack and Mowgli are forced to abandon their home and Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately deciding to return to the jungle
This 5 day course will teach key songs and scenes from The Jungle Book Movie
Sing, Act and Dance with a performance for friends and family on the Friday.
ALBANY CAMPUS
July 7 - 11, 9AM - 3PM
BOTANY CAMPUS
July 7 - 11, 9AM - 3PM
Grafton Campus
June 30 - July 4, 9AM - 3PM
taster days & Workshops
LITTLE ROCKERS
Ages 5-7
Does your 5 to 7 year old want to be a Rockstar?!
We are offering a special programme for your young rockers to take part in. Whether they currently play an instrument, or would like to experience learning an instrument, this 2 day crash course will see everyone learning something new and finding their inner rockstar
Day 1. Students will rotate through different stations learning skills in Drumming, Piano, Singing and Ukulele
Day 2. Students will be put into bands and work towards a performance for family, friends and EMA students to enjoy
The focus for this programme is to learn new skills, grow confidence, bring likeminded children together and most importantly, have fun!
ALBANY
April 22 & 23 9am - 3pm
BOTANY
April 14 & 15 9am - 3pm
Grafton
April 22 & 23 9am - 3pm
MUSIC MAYHEM (5-10YRS)
Does your child love music and want to explore learning an instrument?
These school holidays, Eliette's Music Academy is offering a new opportunity with 'Music Mayhem' seeing children aged 5-7 and 8-10 learning the fundamentals of Ukulele, Drums and Piano.
Your child will be immersed in music for 2 hours and inspired by our awesome multi instrumentalist teachers.
This is a great opportunity for kids to try something new and experiment with an instrument they may not have had a chance to explore before.
botany
Monday 14 April 4pm - 6pm
Tuesday 15 April 4pm - 6pm
Saturday 26 April 10am - 12pm
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.
A drum taster for beginners
Combination of buckets and other percussion Instruments.
botany
Wednesday 16 April 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Drum Workshop (10-17yrs)
intermediate - advanced players
No October 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.
No October workshop
Songwriting & Music video Workshop
YOU HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE AND THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO DO IT!
Ages 8 - 15
Day 1 & 2: 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: Record your song and write your story board for your music video. LETS GET CREATIVE and see your vision come to life!
Day 4: 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 7 - 11, 9am - 3pm
Botany
June 30 - July 4, 9am - 3pm
GRAFTON
July 7 - 11, 9am - 3pm
Guitar Masterclass: Intermediate-Advanced players
During this two day course students will learn about the ever changing world of guitar and discover what it means to be a successful guitarist in 2025.
Sample different Amps, Guitars, Pedals, and Plug-ins as you try to construct your own tonal identity on your instrument through recording, live playing and practical music exercises.
Then at the end of the course use what you have learnt to record a modern instrumental guitar track as a class
Age: 14+ and or 2-3 years of experience