Epic music lessons, studio recording time, end of year concerts – and the chance to shred it with mates. At Goodtime Music Academy studios in Lower Hutt, we cater for all ages from children to adults.

We teach drums, violin, ukulele, guitar, keyboard, bass, vocals – and even offer band mentoring … and there’s a chance to have a game of foosball or air hockey at the academy, too.

Performance concerts, workshops, holiday programmes and competitions are available for all our students.

 

DRUMS

Learn the Drums with professional musicians and teachers. Individual and group lessons are available, as well as online learning from home.


KEYBOARD

Learn the Keyboard with professional musicians and teachers. Individual and group lessons are available, as well as online learning from home.


INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

Start your music journey or introduce your little one to music lessons with professional musicians and teachers.


GUITAR

Learn the Guitar with professional musicians and teachers. Individual and group lessons are available, as well as online learning from home.


UKULELE

Learn the Ukulele with professional musicians and teachers. Individual and group lessons are available, as well as online learning from home.


BAND CLASSES

Our talented tutors will help you channel your inner rock star and play in our awesome rock concerts!


BASS GUITAR

Learn the Bass Guitar with professional musicians and teachers. Individual and group lessons are available, as well as online learning from home.


SINGING

Learn to sing or step up your vocals with professional teachers & artists. Individual and group lessons are available, as well as online learning from home.


Tiny tones

A class designed for your littlest rockstar in waiting. if you have a child aged between 2 - 5 years old, this class will introduce them to the amazing world of music!

 

The Goodtime Academy curriculum was developed by professional musicians and teachers. Our curriculum covers drums, keyboard, ukulele and guitar. To keep the love of music and performing going after lessons, we’ve developed an at-home custom curriculum for our students. This fantastic resource includes workbooks and a suite of over 150 videos to make practicing and learning at home a breeze.

 
  • FROM $33 - $70 PER LESSON

    High-quality music lessons for adults, covering the spectrum from beginners to performers. We have elite tutors to take you to the next stage. Either group lessons at $33 per lesson or a more focused one-on-one lesson for $70 per lesson.

  • $70 PER LESSON

    Ideal for students who are focused on developing their musical abilities. Our one-on-one lessons are great for students of any ability.

  • $75 PER LESSON

    Ideal for students who are focused on developing their musical abilities. Fortnightly offers a smaller commitment, with the full value of one-on-one time with our qualified tutors. Available for students of any ability.

  • $33 PER LESSON

    With a maximum of five people per class (six per class for keyboard only), our teachers are able to focus on the needs of individuals, while giving students a chance to experience the thrill of playing alongside their classmates. There’s also the opportunity to collaborate with their fellow musicians and have a crack at live performances.

  • $20 PER LESSON

    Come join the coolest little groovers in town. Our program is educational, engaging, and entertaining. Explore musical instruments, dance, and have lots of fun. Groups also work towards little performance items for our awesome end-of-term concerts.

 

"The kids really look forward to coming to Goodtime at the end of the day. It's a good place and the kids finish the day with loads of positive stories."
- Matt Torbit

Mel describes the incredible performance opportunities her son has had learning at Goodtime Music Academy.

"My son has fun and he looks forward to coming to the holiday programme every time. Goodtime is not just about the music it's a whole package with other activities that complement each other well."
- Jenny Barretto

 

It’s more than music lessons. It’s a club.