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GUITARS FOR BEGINNERS

GUITARS FOR BEGINNERS

Guitar remains one of our most popular instrument choices by students here at Lewis Eady Music School. Its versatility and accessibility make it an ideal instrument for beginners, offering a rich learning experience that spans various genres and styles. Read on as we explore why the guitar is such a fantastic choice for aspiring musicians and how it can open up a world of musical possibilities.

A MUSICAL ASSESSMENT - CONTINUED.

A MUSICAL ASSESSMENT - CONTINUED.

We continue our conversation with Andrew Buchanan-Smart, Trustee and National Administration Manager of the New Zealand Music Examinations Board (NZMEB), about what makes NZMEB unique.

A MUSICAL ASSESSMENT

A MUSICAL ASSESSMENT

We invited Andrew Buchanan-Smart, Trustee and National Administration Manager of the New Zealand Music Examinations Board (NZMEB), to provide a holistic insight into Aotearoa’s very own music examinations board.

TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: KINGSLEY TANG

TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: KINGSLEY TANG

Lewis Eady Music School tutor Kingsley Tang wants you to know that it is possible to have music as a major part of your life, even after you ‘finish the grades’. He has been teaching piano at our Great South Road studios since 2015, maintains a career in finance and supply chain, and is dad to a gorgeous 9-month-old daughter!

TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: NATSUKI NOMICHI

TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: NATSUKI NOMICHI

Multi-instrumentalist Natsuki has been teaching piano and keyboard at Lewis Eady Music School for two and a half years. Born and raised in Japan, Natsuki came to New Zealand in 2016 to pursue her dream of teaching music. Natsuki is a strong advocate of music education and currently teaches students ranging from 3 to 70 years old!

TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: KANE CHONG

TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: KANE CHONG

Kane is the friendly face you see when you walk into the Lewis Eady guitar showroom on Saturdays. He is also a multi-talented musician who has just completed his first year of teaching guitar at Lewis Eady Music School.

TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: LYDIA SEWELL

TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: LYDIA SEWELL

Violinist, singer and actor, Lydia Sewell joined the Lewis Eady Music School teaching team in April this year. Born and raised and trained in the USA, Lydia boasts an impressive résumé of international performance experience, most recently as part of a piano quintet on Holland America Line's Lincoln Centre Stage.

A PIECE OF HISTORY

A PIECE OF HISTORY

What better way to commemorate a whopping 140 years in business than getting our very own Martin Custom Shop guitar? Lewis Eady Guitar Specialist Ed talks us through the exciting process of designing this piece of history.

TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: AMY HSU

TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: AMY HSU

We caught up with Lewis Eady Music School piano tutor Amy Hsu, who has recently returned back home after two years of performing and travelling as a musician on the Holland America cruise line!