Monday: Singing, Piano & Guitar
Tuesday: Piano, Violin & Suzuki Violin
Wednesday: Rock Guitar, Clarinet, Singing & Drums
Thursday: Piano, Cello & Flute
Naomi studied cello at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch and teaches both Traditional as well as Suzuki cello. She has taught cello for many years and really enjoys working with students at all levels
Aidan studied at Ara (formerly Christchurch Polytechnic) in Canterbury. He is an experienced drummer who has played in numerous bands covering a wide range of genre. In addition to this Aidan is continually keeping up to date with Drumsense, Trinity resources and is familiar with Music programmes such as Logic Pro X and Sibelius.
Alexandra Hope Watson is the Musical Director, teaching Voice and Piano at NCAM and graduated from UC gaining a BSc in Mathematics and a MusB in Performance continuing to work towards her Masters in 2022. Alexandra has a love for Music playing 6 instruments and enjoys working with students of all ages to pass on this passion
Studied piano under RIAM (Royal Irish Academy of Music). Keyboard/vocalist in cover bands of different genres. Bodhrán/vocalist with Irish Trad. Group.
A member of Christchurch City Chorus/Sweet Adelines NZ for 6 years proudly performing nationally & internationally; 11 times National Sweet Adelines winner, 5th place 2016 (Las Vagas), 7th
Studied piano under RIAM (Royal Irish Academy of Music). Keyboard/vocalist in cover bands of different genres. Bodhrán/vocalist with Irish Trad. Group.
A member of Christchurch City Chorus/Sweet Adelines NZ for 6 years proudly performing nationally & internationally; 11 times National Sweet Adelines winner, 5th place 2016 (Las Vagas), 7th place 2019 (New Orleans). Familiar with Noteflight & scoring 3 & 4 part vocal compositions.
“If there’s music in your heart, there’s heart in your music.”
Ian Bolton comes from Australia and is a graduate of the Canberra School of Music. His professional experience includes eight years as a permanent member of the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House. He has also studied and freelanced in Cologne, Germany. For the last twenty years he has lived in Christchurch whe
Ian Bolton comes from Australia and is a graduate of the Canberra School of Music. His professional experience includes eight years as a permanent member of the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House. He has also studied and freelanced in Cologne, Germany. For the last twenty years he has lived in Christchurch where he plays in the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and teaches in many schools.
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