Keyboard/Piano

I love music and have been an itinerant piano teacher at Hillview for about a year - and also taught piano prior to having kids of my own.

I enjoy playing piano and working with kids - having worked in schools and preschools in the past.

I'm passionate about instilling a love for music in children and believe that learning piano as a first instrument helps to solidify a number of musical concepts that can in turn make the learning of other instruments in future a smoother transition.

I prefer to teach students beginning their musical journey, although I am competent to teach those that have been playing for a while also

Contact Katherine at kwesty85@gmail.com to book! 

Yvonne has been teaching piano at Hillview for many years. For more information about her programme and availability, please use her email address below to get in touch. 

Piano 

Contact Yvonne at yvonne.tikao@xtra.co.nz to book!

Drums, Ukulele, and Guitar

Monster Music is a Christchurch based music school who are passionate about providing children with an exciting and relevant introduction to learning an instrument. As well as weekly lessons, Monster Music has a huge emphasis on helping children gain confidence through regular performance opportunities. We are super excited to be taking Drums and Ukulele lessons at Hillview Christian School!

- Modern, fun way for students to learn an instrument.

- A specially developed, kid-friendly curriculum.

- Enthusiastic tutors who make learning fun.

- Lessons during school time – no running around to after-school appointments!

- Regular performance opportunities, in schools and in the community.

Head to https://www.monstermusic.nz/ to book! 

Violin and Viola

Born in Moldova, one of the ex-Soviet Union republics. Academical degree, Graduated of Moldavian State Conservatorium: Diploma in Speciality String Instruments – Violin, Soloist interpreter/ Symphonic Orchestra Artist/ Chamber Ensemble Artist/ Music Teacher.   

Violin player of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, solo and chamber group performer, leader of the Resonance Ensemble. 

More than 36 years teaching experience and 31 of playing in Symphony orchestra in both countries Moldova and New Zealand. 

During the time in Moldavian Symphony Orchestra performed in La Scala, Sala Verdi in Milano. Has also, performed on other, prestigious stages in Italy, Spain. Germany, Switzerland, Romania. 

Being in New Zealand, has touring with CSO to Japan. Performed with CSO on the same stage with such celebrities as Dianna Krall, Cliff Richard, George Benson, James Morrison, Serj Tankian, Andrea Bocelli, Adam Page. 

Fees     $50 - individual 30 minutes

            $75 - individual 45 minutes

            $100 - individual 60 minutes

            $25 - each in a group of two for 30 min. 

             Group of three students $15 each for 30 min. (beginners)          

Contact Cornelia at corneliadidenco@gmail.com to book!

Guitar

My name is Jayden Watkinson, and I have been playing guitar for 10+ years and have been tutoring for 6 of those years having 

completed my studies at Ara Music Arts during that time. I am a versatile musician with a large range of genres in which I play and teach, such as Christian praise and worship, pop, rock, jazz, funk, fusion, soul, blues etc. I have played for numerous bands over the years, having made the regional finals for Rock Quest and playing for my church band since I was as young as 12. 

Offering both acoustic and electric guitar lessons - $30 for a 30-minute private lesson. Groups of 3+ are $20 while groups of 2 are $25 for a 30-minute slot.

Contact Jayden at Jayden.watty@gmail.com to book!

A message from Mellow:

We believe that music has the power to heal, express and build confidence. This is why we do what we do. no matter your age, experience or skill level, if you have a passion for music, let us help you.

Pricing options:

Private tutoring - $25 per session (20 minute one-to-one)

Group lessons - $20pp per session (30 minutes)

Termly commitment only (10 weeks at a time). 

All year levels are welcomed and encouraged. 

Let’s help grow a passion for music and support our students in learning to use their voices. 

Head to https://www.mellowstudios.co.nz/hillview to book!

At Hillview Christian School your child can learn to play an instrument at school with the CSM Outreach Band Programme. Children who learn music build confidence, increase their learning abilities, sharpen organisational skills and gain valuable social, physical and academic skills. Most importantly learning an instrument in the band programme is fun! 

In the CSM band programme, we teach clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, electric bass guitar, percussion and saxophone. Students in Year 5 and above (or those in Year 4 who are 9 years old) can choose their instrument and join a band. After four lessons children join the Da Capo (beginners) band. They rehearse together every week and have an individual 15-minute lesson (or a 30-minute lesson in a group of two).

Contact Jody at outreachband@csm.org.nz or find out more at https://www.csm.org.nz/