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New Friendships and Great Vibes at The Rock Academy Holiday Programme
When Iris and Yara met for the first time at The Rock Academy holiday programme, it was instant friendship! These two talented young...
Geoff Day
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🎸 Seven Nation Army - Iris & Rufus (Live at The Rock Academy Holiday Program, Kilbirnie) 🥁
Check out this awesome performance of Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes, played by two talented 10-year-olds, Iris and Rufus, at...
Geoff Day
5 days ago1 min read
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🎸 Rock Academy Holiday Programme – Talented Kids Shine on Day One!
Wellington school holiday music programme kicks off with a great performance of “Wonderwall” by Oasis Vigo (djembe), Soren (vocals),...
Geoff Day
6 days ago1 min read
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Online Drum Lessons Now Available Worldwide! 🌎🥁
We’re thrilled to announce that The Rock Academy is now offering online drum lessons —and that means no matter where you are in the...
Geoff Day
Apr 82 min read
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Why Less Practice is More: The Secret to Raising a Happy Young Musician
When it comes to learning a musical instrument, many parents wonder, “How much should my child be practicing?” The answer might surprise...
Geoff Day
Mar 311 min read
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How Much Should Kids Practice The Music Instrument?
Practice Expectations One of the biggest mistakes in early music education is pushing young musicians to practice too much, too soon. The...
Geoff Day
Mar 281 min read
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Introducing Walter M – Our New Drum Teacher at The Rock Academy!
Introducing Walter M – Our New Drum Teacher at The Rock Academy! We’re thrilled to introduce Walter M, the newest addition to The Rock...
Geoff Day
Mar 262 min read
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Meet Idony – Our New Piano Teacher at The Rock Academy
Hiya! My name is Idony, and I am the new piano teacher at The Rock Academy. Having recently moved to Wellington from the UK, I’m thrilled...
Geoff Day
Mar 191 min read
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Unleashing Creativity with Latitude: The Power of Songwriting and Friendship
At just 15 years old, the members of Latitude , a youth band based in Wellington, are already well on their way to making their mark in...
Geoff Day
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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Check out the first song from today's holiday programme! 🎸
We had an exciting and energetic start to our holiday programme today, and we’re thrilled to share the highlights with you: 🎶 The kids...
Geoff Day
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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Exciting New Pop Rock Choir and Band Opportunities for Young Musicians 🎶
We’ve got some exciting news for young singers and musicians! The Rock Academy is launching not one, but TWO NEW bands at our band...
Geoff Day
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Clyde Quay School Raffle: Win a Taylor Swift Concert Experience!
Clyde Quay School, a cherished part of the Wellington community, is excited to announce a special raffle to raise funds for future school...
Geoff Day
Sep 27, 20242 min read
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Stunning Performance at The Rock Academy's Term 3 Concert
At The Rock Academy, every term ends on a high note—quite literally! This past Term 3 concert was a fantastic showcase of the talent and...
Geoff Day
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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Fight Club rehearsing their new song
Fight Club is not your average high school band. They're a group of dedicated young musicians who have a passion for creating music that...
Geoff Day
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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Holy Grail's New Song
There's an electrifying buzz in the air as young band Holy Grail begins crafting their latest musical masterpiece. This talented group of...
Geoff Day
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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Luca joins the team.
Kia ora koutou, My name is Luca, and I’m a new guitar and drum teacher with The Rock Academy. Music has been a huge passion in my life...
Geoff Day
Sep 10, 20241 min read
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Ashley Joins The Rock Academy Teaching Team
Hey everyone! I'm Ashley, and I'm super excited to be joining The Rock Academy as your new guitar and singing teacher! Music has always...
Geoff Day
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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Pupil Concert/Talent contest
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to be a wonderful showcase of the talent and hard work of our students at The...
Geoff Day
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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Hanna joins the Rock Academy
Hi everyone! I"m Hanna, the new piano teacher at The Rock Academy. I'm passionate about making music exciting by integrating...
Geoff Day
Aug 26, 20241 min read
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Seabren joins The Rock Academy
My video: Hi there! I'm Seabren Struijcken. For over a decade now, I’ve been playing guitar and growing it as my passion. I love playing...
Geoff Day
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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