“Rowan is the pinnacle of professionalism and skill when it comes to both playing and teaching. With his guidance, I went from knowing nothing about clarinet to performing a grade five piece for my NCEA music assessment in a year. He is warm, friendly and interesting, and his teaching style always gently pushed me out of my comfort zone. It has been a pleasure learning from him, and I highly recommend his lessons to anyone interested in learning clarinet.” – Cleo.

“I have been learning clarinet with Rowan for four years, and his expertise and genuine care for his students’ progress make him an incredible teacher. He encourages goal-setting, keeps students informed about ensembles and competitions, and introduces them to a variety of musical genres and pieces. This has been my experience, and I am confident it will be the same for any of his students. His patience and guidance have greatly supported my musical journey. Rowan’s recommendation and encouragement for me to perform for various audiences has made me a more competent player and has boosted my confidence both musically and beyond. I highly recommend learning from him!” – Yanice.

“I’m incredibly pleased with my saxophone lessons with Rowan. As a complete beginner to music, I found his teaching style perfect for building my confidence and skills. He provides excellent tips and techniques that make learning the saxophone more approachable, and his patient guidance has been invaluable in my musical journey. His enthusiasm for teaching shows in every lesson, making the learning experience both enjoyable and productive. I feel fortunate to have found such a skilled instructor, and I’m excited to continue my lessons with him in the upcoming terms.” – Srinivasa.

“We always feel so lucky to find Rowan as Sherry’s clarinet teacher six years ago. Rowan is not only an excellent player but an exceptional teacher. Sherry often shares with me how Rowan makes things understandable and helps her improve skills efficiently. With his guidance and support, Sherry has passed ABRSM Grade 3 to Grade 8 exams with high grades. Rowan always teaches in a caring and responsive manner; that’s why Sherry calls him a therapist :). Although it takes around 80min for a return trip to Rowan’s studio, Sherry insists on having a face-to-face lesson every week if possible. Rowan has also supported us with instrument upgrading, servicing, and offering valuable advice in academic/career matters for a music student. He is organised, professional and approachable. We highly recommend Rowan, cannot thank him enough.” – Helen

I have been learning Saxophone with Rowan for a number of years now. He has expertly coached me through many different styles of music and scales, helping me to become proficient in everything that I learnt. Rowan is an incredibly kindhearted and friendly teacher who consistently helped me to overcome all the challenges I encountered while playing the saxophone. I highly recommend Rowan to anyone at any stage of their development as either a Saxophonist, or a Clarinetist who is looking to improve and hone their skills.” – Alex

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