Testimonials

We have been with the New Zealand Modern School of Music for over 10 years now.  We have had 2 teachers in that time, Sandra Fletcher (retired) and Jessica Parker.  Both these teachers have been brilliant with our girls.  They have encouraged and supported both my girls and the achievements they have attained over the years are nothing short of fantastic, especially in their exams, concerts and competitions. The annual competitions are delight to watch.  The school allows for the children to play a wide range of music from jazz, boogie, classical, modern pop songs and so much more.  I highly recommend NZMSM.

Linda Jones

A huge heartfelt thanks to NZMSM. My daughter has been studying piano through the NZMSM for the last 8 years. She has had 2 fantastic teachers during this time. Over her time she has taken the opportunities to perform in local piano competitions, performed in end of year concerts, done both theory and practical exams and has taken music and piano all through college up to NCEA level 3.  This has been made not only possible but enjoyable due to the support, enthusiasm, encouragement and not least of all the quality teaching through NZMSM here in Taupo. They have a range of great teachers and a solid base of skill and organisation. There are opportunities for all ages and stages of ability to be welcomed in and well catered for. Many thanks again for all you’ve done for my daughter – music will always be a big part of her being and continue to bring both her and others around her happiness.

Mary-Anne Partelow

We heard about the Modern School of Music through word of mouth and were put in contact with one of the local NZMSM teachers. She is very arty and learns in unorthodox creative ways. We have found NZMSM syllabus to be perfectly suited to her learning style and her teacher to be incredibly encouraging and supportive in allowing her to express this side of her personality through her music. She has competed in three NZMSM competitions and sat NZMSM practical and theory exams. The parallel keyboard syllabus has also provided her with amazing opportunities to perform in live bands. The local NZMSM is a tight knit group, so having met the majority of the team, we have found them all to to be friendly, passionate and supportive in their joint vision for their students.  We highly recommend NZMSM to any prospective students.

 Liz Scott