Helpful Links
Resources
Apps, instrument retailers, and sheet music sources recommended for students at the studio.
Practice Tools
Recommended Apps
These apps make practising between lessons more enjoyable. Games and interactive tools can reinforce note reading and rhythm skills in a fun way.
Note Reading & Theory
Note Rush
A fun and effective game for practising note reading on the music staff. Works across multiple instruments.
Flashnote Derby
Turns note memorisation into a fun and challenging game - race horses by identifying notes correctly!
Rhythm Swing
Teaches rhythm notation through interactive gameplay. Great for building a solid rhythmic foundation.
General Music
The Piano
A free portable keyboard app - handy for when you are away from your piano and want to practise fingering or check a note.
MuseScore
An excellent open-source library of sheet music with new pieces added daily. The free version gives access to thousands of scores.
The Most Amazing Sheep Game
Rhythm and beat training disguised as entertainment. Surprisingly effective for building a sense of pulse.
Where to Buy
Instrument Retailers
New Zealand suppliers for digital pianos, keyboards, and accessories. For beginners, a digital keyboard with weighted keys is a great starting point. Ask me for specific recommendations at any time.
Sheet Music
Where to Find Sheet Music
Method books and sheet music are available both locally and online. Note that online international orders may have longer delivery times - plan ahead for method books in particular.