about

Burton Music School is a modern, band-based music school that helps kids discover music, confidence and belonging.

We believe that music is better with mates. Burton Music School is built around this value of collaboration. Students learn in bands and groups, developing empathy, teamwork and communication while experiencing what it feels like to contribute to something bigger than themselves.

Elijah Burton, the founder of Burton Music School, has been teaching in the Nelson region for decades, refining his knowledge of collaborative music development and pastoral group dynamics. He began teaching all instruments connected to your average rock band, and soon started developing lessons where students develop their skills in the context their instruments were made for: playing music together!

Burton Music School currently offers curated band lessons as well as group lessons on a range of instruments.

group lessons

Small group lessons are a great way to get a feel for a band instrument, as well as develop with friends in safe and considered environment.

For ages 5+

Lessons run for 30min a week, with 3-5 students per class (*classes require at least 3 to run).

Cost: $18 a lesson per student ($180 for an average 10 week school term).

Instruments: Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Bass, Keyboard/Piano.

Timetable (please contact us for specific times):

Mon: Keyboard (3:30pm, 4pm)

Tues: Guitar. (3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm)

Wed: Guitar / Bass (3:30pm, 4pm), Drums (4:30pm, 5pm)

Thurs: Drums (4:30pm, 5pm).

Fri: Ukulele (3:30pm, 4pm)

(other days/times may become available depending on demand).

band lessons

Band lessons are for those who want to play their instrument in a real-time band setting.

Lessons run for 60min a week and involve song arrangement and creation, member dynamics, and instrument development.

Cost: $32 a lesson per student ($320 for an average 10 week school term)

Availability: There are often spaces in bands for individuals (age 7+) to join depending on experience. Also, friends could decide to form a band and come as a group for lessons.