Below you can find information about class age limits and required instruments and music books. For new students, please see our RMC Course and Skill Level Information and Guidelines for more information. To join a Level 1 class, the student does not need to have any previous experience.
Music Books and Required Instruments should be acquired before the first day or on the first day from Music Warehouse in the staff room.
Class |
Age Limit |
Music Book |
Required Instrument |
Notes |
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Cello |
7+ years old |
A New Tune a Day for Cello (Book 1) |
You must purchase or hire a cello before the first day. |
Instrument hire available. |
Guitar |
7+ years old |
Teacher will supply music |
You must purchase a guitar before the first day, or from Music Warehouse on the first day. |
Guitars from Music Warehouse: 1/2 ($99) ‘ADONIS’ with soft gig bag 3/4 ($115) ‘CARLOS’ with soft gig bag 4/4 ($125.00) ‘CARLOS’ with soft gig bag |
Violin |
7+ years old |
All for Strings book for violin |
You must purchase a violin before the first day. |
We recommend visiting Alistair’s Music Shop on Cuba St. Please mention that you will be learning at the Raroa Music Centre. |
Ukulele |
6+ years old |
Teacher will supply music |
Ukulele - $45 each. Kiwi brand (7 colours: red, orange, yellow, mint green, dark blue, lavender, pink) |
You will need to get your own ukulele. This class is designed for 6 year olds to get them familiar with a string instrument before starting guitar. |
Ukulele Group | 7+ years old | Teacher will supply music | Ukulele - $45 each. Kiwi brand (7 colours: red, orange, yellow, mint green, dark blue, lavender, pink) | Open to children who have successfully completed the Level 1 Ukulele class. |
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