MUSIC TUTORS
We are fortunate to have very experienced Music Tutors who are able to offer tuition in piano (contemporary and classical), keyboard, voice (contemporary) flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, brass (trumpet, trombone. tuba, french horn), guitar (acoustic and electric), bass (electric and upright),and drums ( kit and percussion). Violin, viola, and other instruments may be offered if there is sufficient demand for these.
If you need to contact the Tutor to advise them of absences or have questions relating to lessons, feel free to email them.
If you need to contact the Tutor to advise them of absences or have questions relating to lessons, feel free to email them.
Piano
Guitar
ADRIAN WIN [email protected]
Adrian Win is a Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter originally from Taranaki He has been a Guitar,Bass & band tutor for 10 years at a variety of schools and institutions. Adrian has always focused on writing music and has played, recorded and written music for a number of bands over the years and has had music on radio stations such as The Rock, Kiwi Fm, Radioactive, Radio NZ and a range of Bnet Stations and music videos on C4, Juice TV. Adrian has performed in a variety of bands ranging from acoustic duo's, Covers bands, Reggae to Hard rock. Over the years Adrian has played in Bands with members & done support for range of NZ artists such as Neil Finn(Crowded House), Katchafire, The Feelers and The Datsuns. Adrian has also graced the stage of many venues and Festivals such as One Love, Summer City (Botanic Gardens Soundshell), Organic River Festival, Wellington Town hall, Powerstation and many others. Adrian also tutors the HIBS Band Coaching Programme.
Adrian Win is a Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter originally from Taranaki He has been a Guitar,Bass & band tutor for 10 years at a variety of schools and institutions. Adrian has always focused on writing music and has played, recorded and written music for a number of bands over the years and has had music on radio stations such as The Rock, Kiwi Fm, Radioactive, Radio NZ and a range of Bnet Stations and music videos on C4, Juice TV. Adrian has performed in a variety of bands ranging from acoustic duo's, Covers bands, Reggae to Hard rock. Over the years Adrian has played in Bands with members & done support for range of NZ artists such as Neil Finn(Crowded House), Katchafire, The Feelers and The Datsuns. Adrian has also graced the stage of many venues and Festivals such as One Love, Summer City (Botanic Gardens Soundshell), Organic River Festival, Wellington Town hall, Powerstation and many others. Adrian also tutors the HIBS Band Coaching Programme.
Bass Guitar / DJ and Turntabling
JOHNNY LAWRENCE [email protected]
Originally from Christchurch and now residing in Wellington Johnny has spent many years travelling the world, performing on Cruise Ships, playing residencies at hotels in Asia and living in Toronto, Canada for 8 years.
Returning from travels abroad Johnny is now a firm fixture on the jazz/pop/r&b and electronic music scenes and can be seen playing bass for New Zealand artists – Iva Lamkum, Thomas Oliver, Louis Baker, Electric Wire Hustle and many combinations of jazz and electronic groups around Wellington.
Originally from Christchurch and now residing in Wellington Johnny has spent many years travelling the world, performing on Cruise Ships, playing residencies at hotels in Asia and living in Toronto, Canada for 8 years.
Returning from travels abroad Johnny is now a firm fixture on the jazz/pop/r&b and electronic music scenes and can be seen playing bass for New Zealand artists – Iva Lamkum, Thomas Oliver, Louis Baker, Electric Wire Hustle and many combinations of jazz and electronic groups around Wellington.
Drums and Percussion
RICK CRANSON [email protected]
Currently drummer in well know Kiwi psychedelic rock group Little Bushman. Performing at the Australasian World Music Expo 2009, Womad 2009. Little Bushman have performed in concert with the NZSO and APO. They have also played at many festivals around NZ. Rick also works along side bass man Tom Callwood in original jazz band the Green Herring Trio, performing regularly at venues such as Havana and Happy in Wellington. Rick has performed in groups such as, Dead End Beat, Elephant Men, and Cleatus, as well as working with jazz players Kris Wanders (Melbourne), Jonathon Crayford, Paul Dyne, Jeff Henderson many other Wellington based jazz artist. Rick also directs the HIBS Drum Corps and assists with Jazz Band
Currently drummer in well know Kiwi psychedelic rock group Little Bushman. Performing at the Australasian World Music Expo 2009, Womad 2009. Little Bushman have performed in concert with the NZSO and APO. They have also played at many festivals around NZ. Rick also works along side bass man Tom Callwood in original jazz band the Green Herring Trio, performing regularly at venues such as Havana and Happy in Wellington. Rick has performed in groups such as, Dead End Beat, Elephant Men, and Cleatus, as well as working with jazz players Kris Wanders (Melbourne), Jonathon Crayford, Paul Dyne, Jeff Henderson many other Wellington based jazz artist. Rick also directs the HIBS Drum Corps and assists with Jazz Band
Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute
AMITY ALTON-LEE [email protected]
Amity completed a music degree majoring in jazz saxophone performance from Massey University in 2001. She returned later to The New Zealand School of Music completing an Honours year in 2007 and her Masters in Music in 2009.
She has an equal passion for both teaching and playing music, having taught saxophone, clarinet and keyboard in many schools around the Wellington Region, and privately since 2001. Amity currently plays in a variety of groups spanning the genres of Jazz, Classical and Rock music including: Escada Jazz Quartet, The Soulminerz, Altitude Saxophone Quartet, but her first passion is for big band jazz music, and she has played with Rodger Fox’s New Zealand School of Music Big Band since 2006, performing and touring with International Artists such as Bob Shepherd, Clay Jenkins, and Georgie Fame.
Amity completed a music degree majoring in jazz saxophone performance from Massey University in 2001. She returned later to The New Zealand School of Music completing an Honours year in 2007 and her Masters in Music in 2009.
She has an equal passion for both teaching and playing music, having taught saxophone, clarinet and keyboard in many schools around the Wellington Region, and privately since 2001. Amity currently plays in a variety of groups spanning the genres of Jazz, Classical and Rock music including: Escada Jazz Quartet, The Soulminerz, Altitude Saxophone Quartet, but her first passion is for big band jazz music, and she has played with Rodger Fox’s New Zealand School of Music Big Band since 2006, performing and touring with International Artists such as Bob Shepherd, Clay Jenkins, and Georgie Fame.
Brass
BYRON (Buzz) NEWTON [email protected]
Committed to music education, 'Buzz' has been an Artist Teacher at the New Zealand School of Music since 2013. In 2016, he founded the Buzzing Brass Academy, fostering musical talent through a full-size brass band and a "Beeginner" group. Byron's diverse career includes stints with the Tredegar Town Band, Wellington Brass Band, and over a decade in the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band. Notably, he participated in WWI commemorations in Belgium, marking New Zealand's involvement in the Battle of Messines. Buzz has performed with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Currently, he serves as the Principal Tuba of Orchestra Wellington.
Committed to music education, 'Buzz' has been an Artist Teacher at the New Zealand School of Music since 2013. In 2016, he founded the Buzzing Brass Academy, fostering musical talent through a full-size brass band and a "Beeginner" group. Byron's diverse career includes stints with the Tredegar Town Band, Wellington Brass Band, and over a decade in the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band. Notably, he participated in WWI commemorations in Belgium, marking New Zealand's involvement in the Battle of Messines. Buzz has performed with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Currently, he serves as the Principal Tuba of Orchestra Wellington.
Vocals
MICHAEL STEBBINGS [email protected]
Michael is a Wellington-based singer, music director and composer, specialising in musical theatre. Although originally from the United Kingdom, he’s now a fully registered teacher with the Education Council in New Zealand and has over ten years experience teaching singing and classroom music. A passionate musician, Michael gets great joy from helping his students realise their potential and from making music with other people. A regular Music Director in the Wellington theatre scene, Michael has worked with The Wellington Footlights Society (which he co-founded)
Michael is a Wellington-based singer, music director and composer, specialising in musical theatre. Although originally from the United Kingdom, he’s now a fully registered teacher with the Education Council in New Zealand and has over ten years experience teaching singing and classroom music. A passionate musician, Michael gets great joy from helping his students realise their potential and from making music with other people. A regular Music Director in the Wellington theatre scene, Michael has worked with The Wellington Footlights Society (which he co-founded)
Strings
Richard Prowse [email protected]
Richard has spent many years playing improvised music, especially jazz and folk music. He also has great interest in Classical repetoire. He has performed with Rodger Fox, Gordon Brisker (USA) and many other jazz and folk musicians. He is probably best recognised for his virtuoso arco playing.
Richard has spent many years playing improvised music, especially jazz and folk music. He also has great interest in Classical repetoire. He has performed with Rodger Fox, Gordon Brisker (USA) and many other jazz and folk musicians. He is probably best recognised for his virtuoso arco playing.