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IRMTNZ Foundation Course

Whaowhia te mātauranga – fill the basket of knowledge

Designed to be taken independently or in succession, our courses:

Foundation Course

The current intake for our Foundation Course began in the first week of July 2025, and the next intake is February 2026.

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 consists of nine online sessions and one in-person Contact Workshop, with 10 tasks to complete. All tasks must be completed to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator within six months of registration. 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 the Course Coordinator, Louise Logan, 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.

Testimonials

Christine Hudson (Provisional member): “By doing the IRMTNZ Foundation Course, I discovered that teaching music isn’t just about knowing music or how to play music …This Course has helped me improve my ability to become a very good music teacher and to run a successful business. I highly recommend this Course to anyone who is thinking about teaching music.”  
 
Erin Cormack (Associate member): “I enrolled in the IRMTNZ Foundation Course to increase my confidence and knowledge of music teaching, and it delivered …   I feel I have developed a sound foundation that has set me up well for my next steps.”

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. 

 

IRMTNZ Teacher Training Library

There is no charge for course participants to borrow library items while they are working on course assignments. 

To borrow an item please contact Louise Logan at

Please send Louise your name, address, phone number and email.  Rental is for one month and the item must be returned in a postage pre-paid bubble envelope 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.

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