Thanks to all the kids, families, and helpers who made this week one to remember. We can’t wait to do it all again next holidays! This school holiday program was an absolute hit — full of music, energy, and sunshine! Our group of 16 talented young musicians spent their week busking daily , filling the streets with song, laughter, and the joyful sounds of creativity. From confident singers to rockstar guitarists, pounding keyboard players to percussion champions, every child f

We’re so proud to share an incredible moment from The Rock Academy — Molly , one of our talented young musicians, recently won a...

Looking for an epic, creative, and confidence-building  school holiday programme for your child this July? Look no further — The Rock Academy’s Winter Holiday Programme  is back and better than ever! 🙌 From Monday 7th July to Friday 11th July , we’re turning up the volume and giving young musos aged 6–16 the chance to grow their musical skills, perform, make new friends, and have an absolute blast! 🎶 What’s in the mix ? ✅ Daily Busking Trips  – We head out every day to the

? t week’s Band School concert at the iconic Fringe Bar in Wellington  was an absolute blast! Our talented young musicians took to the...

Are you a young musician or interested in the behind-the-scenes of live music production? Here’s an exciting opportunity to perform live...

Rewarding Effort, Character, and Performance At The Rock Academy, we believe that music education is about more than just hitting the...

My name is Kat and I’m a third-year music student at Massey University. I’m part of a club called Cheerios and Chinwags, which runs...

There’s nothing better than seeing a young musician grow—not just in skill, but in confidence, creativity, and passion. That’s exactly...

At The Rock Academy, we’re always thrilled to hear how much our students are enjoying their music lessons—and this week we’re shining a...

We’re pumped to have Ollie on board at The Rock Academy! With over 15 years of drumming experience, Ollie brings a versatile, passionate approach to the kit. He studied music at Whitireia, earning a Level 5 diploma, and has since built a solid reputation as both a performer and educator. Ollie is a proud ACO musician – Artist, Composer, and Original . He currently drums for the band Adoneye and works across a range of side projects, exploring everything from rock to funk, hip

Why Keyboards Are on the Rise at The Rock Academy Holiday Programme. Something fascinating has been happening at The Rock Academy holiday...

When Iris and Yara met for the first time at The Rock Academy holiday programme, it was instant friendship! These two talented young musicians hit it off straight away, bringing loads of laughter, creativity, and fun to the EBIS Hall. While at the hall, Iris and Yara could often be found giggling over a friendly game of table tennis, joining in on wild ball games, and of course—jamming together on their instruments. They shared lunches, sat together during busking sessions, a

Check out this awesome performance of Seven Nation Army  by The White Stripes, played by two talented 10-year-olds, Iris and Rufus, at...

Wellington school holiday music programme kicks off with a great performance of “Wonderwall” by Oasis Vigo (djembe), Soren (vocals),...

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...

When it comes to learning a musical instrument, many parents wonder, “How much should my child be practicing?”  The answer might surprise...

Practice Expectations One of the biggest mistakes in early music education is pushing young musicians to practice too much, too soon. The...

Introducing Walter M – Our New Drum Teacher at The Rock Academy! We’re thrilled to introduce Walter M, the newest addition to The Rock...

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...

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...