Music

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.)

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.

Whether you're looking to learn the basics, or want to advance the skills you already have, join this very popular mixed-level course. (Limited to eight students). Keyboards provided.

Get the basics of playing the piano in a fun group which will set you on your own musical path. Keyboards provided. Enrol early as the course is limited to eight participants.

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.