The majority of our studio lessons are taken from Paparoa Street School, where we have access to a music room. We also take some after school lessons from a location in Mairehau. Regardless of where these lessons will be held, we will definitely confirm this with you before lessons commence!

We do recommend that students have their own instruments to practice with, however the answer to this question varies between instruments

Guitar/Ukulele - Students that are learning guitar or ukulele will be required to have their own instrument that they can a) bring to their lessons and b) practice with at home.

Keyboard - While we highly recommend students have their own keyboard at home to practice on, it’s not compulsory. We will have keyboards in lessons that students can use.

Drums - While we highly recommend students have their own drum kit at home to practice on, it’s not compulsory. We will have a drum kit in lessons that students can use. We usually recommend getting a drum kit within 4 months of lessons.

Monster Music has a great relationship with Music Planet Christchurch (Riccarton Road). They are able to supply any current Monster Music student with a sweet discount! If you are looking to buy a new instrument, give Music Planet a visit and they will help you choose the perfect instrument for your child.

The lesson fees are listed below. Please feel free to check out our full page of lesson fees here!

• $90 per month for 30 minute small group class (between 2 and 4 students)

• $102 per month for 20 minute private lesson

• $134 per month for 30 minute private lessons

All lessons are paid via credit card on the opus platform. Other than the first month of lessons (depending on the start date) everything will be auto paid on the 1st of each Month.

Opus is our online platform. After we have secured a lesson time for your child we will send you some more information on how you can access this platform. You will be able to do things like….

- See all your upcoming lessons and classes, along with time, location, teacher, room etc.

- Add a debit/credit card for payments

- Keep your contact information up to date

- Submit absences & book Monster Make Up classes

We have a couple of ways to help children remember when it is time to head over to their lesson! During their first lesson, we will give them a lanyard which will have their name and lesson time on it. Also, you can ask their classroom teachers to help them remember. One of the policies at Monster Music is that students will be able to make it to their lesson by themselves. The Monster Music tutors will usually be able to go and get them from class if they haven't shown up... However this isn't ideal as it will cut into precious learning time!

If your child misses a lesson due to an explained absence, you will be offered a Monster Make Up workshop to make this lesson up! These Monster Make Ups are held throughout the term and during the school holidays. Make sure you cancel your child’s lesson on the opus platform!

Lessons are generally held during the school day (9-3pm) however we may have some availability for before/after school lessons too! Lessons are held at school. Once we have the timetables set, we will confirm with you the exact location/classroom.

Monster Music lessons are held weekly, during the school term (there are no lessons in the school holidays)

If you still have questions, feel free to check out the "parents handbook". This page is designed for parents that already have children enrolled in music lessons, but it has heaps more information about Monster Music and they way that we do things!