Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions. If you have further questions, you can attend our Information Day (where you can try an instrument and talk to some of the tutors) or contact the Academy. The information day will be held at the Rangiora Town Hall music suites on Thursday, 4 February between 4 pm and 6 pm.
How large are classes?
Class sizes vary depending on student numbers and level of progress of individuals. The usual class contain between two and four students, except singing and keyboard, where classes can contain up to six students.
Can I hire an instrument?
Yes. See our Tuition page for more information.
How much does it cost to learn an instrument?
The cost for instrumental and singing class lessons is currently $550 for each year. For a complete list of fees, see our Fees page.
How do I enrol?
For the enrolment procedure, see our Enrolment page.
At what age can my child begin lessons?
This varies according to the instrument and the child’s readiness. The Academy, in consultation with the relevant tutor, can advise you on the best time for your child to begin lessons on a specific instrument.
Can adults learn at the Academy?
Yes. While at this stage we do not have classes specifically for adults, we do have a number of adults learning individually with our tutors. Adults are also welcome to participate in our ensembles if they have reached the required level.
Do you offer individual tuition?
Yes. For fees, see our Fees page.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons are held at the Rangiora Town Hall music suites.
When do lessons take place?
All lessons take place after school on weekdays. Where students are home schooled, lessons can sometimes be scheduled earlier in the day.
Do I have to learn at the Academy to join an orchestra or ensemble?
Anyone from outside the Academy who has reached the required level can join our ensembles.
Can I observe my child’s lessons?
We encourage parents to attend lessons, especially those who have younger children learning at the Academy; however, attendance at lessons is at the tutor’s discretion.
What do I need to bring with me to lessons?
Your instrument, a notebook and pencil. For more information on what you will need, see the bottom of our Tuition page.
Class sizes vary depending on student numbers and level of progress of individuals. The usual class contain between two and four students, except singing and keyboard, where classes can contain up to six students.
Can I hire an instrument?
Yes. See our Tuition page for more information.
How much does it cost to learn an instrument?
The cost for instrumental and singing class lessons is currently $550 for each year. For a complete list of fees, see our Fees page.
How do I enrol?
For the enrolment procedure, see our Enrolment page.
At what age can my child begin lessons?
This varies according to the instrument and the child’s readiness. The Academy, in consultation with the relevant tutor, can advise you on the best time for your child to begin lessons on a specific instrument.
Can adults learn at the Academy?
Yes. While at this stage we do not have classes specifically for adults, we do have a number of adults learning individually with our tutors. Adults are also welcome to participate in our ensembles if they have reached the required level.
Do you offer individual tuition?
Yes. For fees, see our Fees page.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons are held at the Rangiora Town Hall music suites.
When do lessons take place?
All lessons take place after school on weekdays. Where students are home schooled, lessons can sometimes be scheduled earlier in the day.
Do I have to learn at the Academy to join an orchestra or ensemble?
Anyone from outside the Academy who has reached the required level can join our ensembles.
Can I observe my child’s lessons?
We encourage parents to attend lessons, especially those who have younger children learning at the Academy; however, attendance at lessons is at the tutor’s discretion.
What do I need to bring with me to lessons?
Your instrument, a notebook and pencil. For more information on what you will need, see the bottom of our Tuition page.