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...

We had an exciting and energetic start to our holiday programme today, and we’re thrilled to share the highlights with you: 🎶 The kids kicked off the day with an incredible performance of Zombie by The Cranberries during our morning rehearsal. Their hard work and passion truly shone through, and the song sounded fantastic! 🎤 This rehearsal is part of the preparation for an exciting busking session we have planned for later today, where the kids will get to showcase their

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...

Clyde Quay School, a cherished part of the Wellington community, is excited to announce a special raffle to raise funds for future school...

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...

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...

There's an electrifying buzz in the air as young band Holy Grail begins crafting their latest musical masterpiece. This talented group of...

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...