The Classes We Offer

The classes and instruments we offer in 2010

We offer general music classes, and instrumental classes to students of primary school age (Year 1 to Year 8 in 2010). We cannot teach pre-schoolers or secondary school students.

We place age limits on some general music classes and on all instrumental classes. We have age limits to make sure the children are old enough to work together with other children, and to work with the teacher.

The size of the child is also very important. If a child is very small, even though they are the minimum age, we may still say they must wait a year or two until the child is physically big enough to cope with the instrument.

A student cannot begin learning a second instrument at Raroa until he or she has learned the first instrument for at least a year. We have this rule to make sure that the child is able to commit to practicing regularly.

We encourage students to take a general music class, such as choir or orchestra, and learn an instrument as well.

All students who have learned an instrument for one or two years are encouraged to join in the fun of our Raroa orchestra.

Instruments – hire or buy
You will need an instrument to practise on and to bring to class. Keyboards are provided for lessons at the Centre but you will need a keyboard or piano at home to practise on. You can hire or buy the following instruments through Raroa Music Centre. All costs are approximate.
If you wish to buy an instrument through Raroa, email: supervisor@paradise.net.nz

What it will cost in 2010