Learning to play this instrument takes a certain level of maturity and development. That’s why we recommend children start one-on-one lessons from the age of 7-and-a-half onwards.
The violin is one of the most challenging but rewarding instruments to play.
Learning to play this instrument takes a certain level of maturity and development. That’s why we recommend children start one-on-one lessons from the age of 7-and-a-half onwards.
Our students benefit in so many ways from learning to play the violin
A recent study found that even one year’s worth of musical training positively affects memory and attention span.
Experts agree that musical training improves: reading skills, language processing, speech, and a variety of brain functions.
The feedback we get from parents definitely backs this up!
Not only do parents say they see the improvements in their children academically but the benefits of playing the violin are also social. Children play their instruments with others and they even put on shows at home for friends and family which really boosts their confidence. We also find that our young students gain self-discipline from repeated practice.
Learning to play the violin can also build self-reliance, self-esteem and self-awareness – qualities which make our students well-liked and well-adjusted.
We’ve been teaching music lessons in Auckland since 1981.
We’re passionate about what we do and the benefits that learning to play a musical instrument provides.
Our specialist lessons are for children as young as 3-and-a-half. We offer one-on-one lessons for children over 7, as well as for teens and adults. These lessons are adapted to each student’s ability and to the style of music they’d like to learn.
We offer music lessons designed for fun or to help prepare students for taking an exam.
We help students prepare for internationally recognised music exams from organisations like Rockschool, the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, and Trinity College
When it comes to teaching music, particularly to children, there are some things we firmly believe:
The Howick School of Music offers lessons for:  Violin, Piano, Cello, Viola, Double Bass, Harp, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon,  Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Guitar, Drum-kit, Recorder and Music for 5-6 year olds.
We provide group lessons to children 5-12 years of age and private tuition for the advancing student 13 years and older.
We provide group lessons to children 5-12 years of age and private tuition for the advancing student 13 years and older.
Students in our Violin School study violin in group lessons for five levels. All our violin students participate in one of our three string groups or three orchestras appropriate to their level.
Students gain a good understanding of posture, technique and note-reading on the violin, and can progress to a moderately advanced level both individually and as part of a group.
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