Whaowhia te mātauranga – fill the basket of knowledge
Designed to be taken independently or in succession, our three key training courses are complementary and together cover all levels of student learning. Our courses:
- are provided by distance learning
- are tailored to your needs and are relevant to your chosen instrument
- can be taken by members and non-members IRMTNZ.
Foundation Course
The next intake for our Foundation Course begins in the first week of July 2025.
This Course is designed as an introduction to the principles of studio pedagogy for musicians who have attained Grade 8 or equivalent practical skills and Grade 5 theory skills, and who wish to pursue a career in music studio teaching. All Course Participants (CPs) are assigned a mentor to support them through the Course. The Foundation Course is organised in three parts and is designed to be completed within six months of registration. All tasks must be completed to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator. Participants must attend the Contact Workshop to complete the Course.
See the IRMTNZ Foundation Course Summary for details and apply using the IRMTNZ Foundation Course Registration Form.
All enquiries should be directed to Course Coordinator, Wendy Hunt, at
Scholarships
Our Auckland, Waikato and Christchurch Branches offer scholarships to teachers in their respective areas for enrolment in our Foundation Course:
- Auckland – Thelma Gordon Scholarship
- Waikato – Betty Dunbar Scholarship
- Christchurch – Merle Henry Scholarship
Please contact the relevant branch secretary for details, terms and conditions.
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Intermediate Course
Our Intermediate Course helps participants acquire and apply a wide range of technical skills relating to pedagogy for their chosen instrument at Grades 4 – 5. All Course participants are assigned a mentor to support them through the course.
Please note: this Course is currently under review and enrolments are on hold until further notice.
All enquiries should be directed to Course Coordinator, Wendy Hunt, at
Advanced Course
Our Advanced Course covers networking, pedagogy and detailed studies of music forms and genres. Participants must commit to three phases of study and a practical workshop day.
Please note: this Course is currently under review and enrolments are on hold until further notice.
All enquiries should be directed to Course Coordinator, Wendy Hunt, at
IRMTNZ Library
From books on pedagogy by internationally acclaimed music educators to filmed recitals by some of our most beloved musicians, the IRMTNZ library is well worth browsing. Items are available to members and teacher training course participants for their Continuous Professional Development and enjoyment.
There is no charge for course participants to borrow library items while they are working on course assignments.
To borrow an item please contact our Librarian:
Wendy Hunt
513 Whitehead Road
Hastings 4120
Please send Wendy your name, postal address, phone number and email. Rental is for one month and the item must be returned in secure packaging* at the borrower’s expense.
We encourage the use of packaging that has a low impact on the environment such as your own recycled packaging or NZPOs 80% recycled plastic postage bags.
Our Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors for providing items for our course welcome gift packs and graduation packs to our Course Participants.
