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So you want to produce music? Find out how to make a beat from scratch, create drum patterns, basslines, samples and basic mic recording techniques to create a new song. (Held at DJ Shan’s studio at Shop 21, 73 Cuba Street, Wellington.)

Join DJ Shan from the Aotearoa DJ Academy and be introduced to the basics of DJing in a practical, hands-on learning experience. (Held at DJ Shan’s studio at Shop 21, 73 Cuba Street, Wellington.)

Have you ever found yourself listening to a song and wishing you could be the one playing it? Learn the basic chords, strumming and lots of songs. Bring your own acoustic guitar.

Follow on from the beginners' course and learn barre chords, more complex strumming styles and simple finger picking. Bring your own acoustic guitar.

Would you like to sing in a supportive and fun group? No experience necessary - all welcome, from those who want to rediscover their singing voice, to those who consider themselves 'non-singers'...you may discover a hidden talent!

Some people think songwriting is a mysterious, unexplainable process. But luckily, those people are wrong! Like most things, writing songs is much easier when you’re equipped with the right tools.

Learn the basics of this popular, easy-to-play instrument. Bring your own ukulele in standard C tuning.

Expand your knowledge of chords and the fret board. Bring your own ukulele in standard C tuning.

Come and learn the basics of Salsa, Tango, Bachata and more and get moving and grooving Latin-American style!

Looking for exercise that's fun? Try Scottish dancing! It's social and energetic – exercise for body and mind, done to toe-tapping music!

Come and learn the basics of Tango, Salsa, Bachata and more in this two half-day intensive course. Move and groove in Latin American style!

This course is for you if you want help with all kinds of performances – from stage delivery through to interviews; from giving a speech to making a business pitch – there are many kinds of performance where we need to deliver our very best. This is a masterclass in authentic confidence on stage and beyond. Develop presence when performing or speaking and increase your personal impact, authenticity and embodied leadership.

So you want to produce music? Find out how to make a beat from scratch, create drum patterns, basslines, samples and basic mic recording techniques to create a new song. (Held at DJ Shan’s studio at Shop 21, 73 Cuba Street, Wellington.)

Join DJ Shan from the Aotearoa DJ Academy and be introduced to the basics of DJing in a practical, hands-on learning experience. (Held at DJ Shan’s studio at Shop 21, 73 Cuba Street, Wellington.)

Discover your creative potential and enjoy improvising scenes and stories in a safe, positive group environment with the Wellington Improvisation Troupe [WIT].

Extend your skills in the joy and art of improvisation and step boldly onstage. [For those who have completed the beginner course or have other relevant experience].

There are no rules in scriptwriting, only principles. Learn how your favourite movies are built from these principles and begin to create your own.

Need to “step up” and speak to an audience as part of your working life and find it difficult? This course will equip you with strategies to assist and provide opportunities to build your confidence in this role. (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, all others pay listed price).

Do you love storytelling shows like The Moth? Come join the growing art of live non-fiction storytelling. Learn how to find ideas from your life, craft a compelling narrative, and deliver your personal story in a confident and entertaining way.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion and beneficial for your health, balance and concentration.