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Elyssa Vulpes Collective - Music Tuition 

Hi from Elyssa, a Performing Musician and Music Tutor.

I have set up this collective with my friends Devyn and Utt to teach you to sing, play piano, guitar, drums and violin
and even write your own songs in no time! 

Elisa Di Napoli aka Elyssa Vulpes

Revolutionary Music Tuition in Wellington

Traditional music education can overcomplicate things and demoralise a beginner. Our aim is to make revolutionary courses that simplify music, removing all complexity and confusion, and making it possible for ANYONE to become artists in their own right, and experience the same incredible joy, freedom and spiritual nourishment that music continues to give us.

Who we are:

We are a collective of performing musicians and teachers who have chosen to work together rather than join a faceless school. This is because we share a philosophy of ethical treatment of teachers and we think people should come before profit. Our focus is on being professional, friendly and focussed on students' happiness. We are based in Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand

Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drums

Elyssa Vulpes

Bio

Elyssa is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, recording artist and producer with a background in performing. Under the moniker Elyssa Vulpes, she has produced 12 albums of original compositions. She has a mix of traditional and nontraditional music education and assists her students in becoming their true selves as artists. She is also the author of Dare to Be Seen, a series of books and online courses to help musicians overcome performance anxiety.

Music Qualifications:
Graduate Diploma Electronic Music Composition and Performance by Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)
Graduate of The Ridley Academy (piano and vocal studies)
Currently studying for an Advanced Professional Certificate in Music Studies with Berklee School of Music
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Approach

If you are looking for a traditional music teacher, you can stop reading now.  

Traditional teaching methods have their place. They aim to produce robot-like players who are great at following instructions but do not feel confident with composing their own songs and cannot improvise on anything without a music sheet. This is because traditional music teaching was invented in the eras of classical composers who needed orchestras to play their pieces flawlessly. 

Don't get me wrong, if that's what you want to do, it's perfectly ok with me but that's not what I do. 

Today, anyone has access to an instrument and can compose their own music. Although music is no longer only an elite practice for the upper classes, a lot of us are still taught obsoletely with a method that does not foster creativity, composition, or improvisation. A lot of music teachers also complicate things so much that as a beginner you can feel put off and end up giving up. 

It's like this: if you wanted to be a great chef, would it be better for you to only follow recipes hoping that through this practice you could eventually understand how to cook, or wouldn't it be better for you to understand the fundamentals of cooking first, so that you could not only follow recipes but actually be able to make up your own dishes? 

Devyn Fowles

Violin

Devyn Fowles

Bio

Devyn began playing the violin at age 13, taking after her Dad, who is a rock musician. She is currently studying at the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington, studying Classical Music Performance. Her most notable work includes performing in shows with Michael Buble and the Auckland Philharmonic

 Orchestra. Watch Devyn in action here!


Music Qualifications:
BAHons Music

 New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī, Victoria University of Wellington

 

Guitar

Utt Napat

Bio

Specialising in Classical Guitar, and originally from Bangkok, Utt is currently studying for a BA of music Sonic art and Music technologies at New Zealand School of Music.

Music Qualifications:
Ba Mus Performance Victoria University Wellington

 

Approach

As a music teacher, my aim is to help students unlock the meaning and message of any piece of music. Personally, teaching and learning are both exploration, inquiry and experimentation. My aim is for every lesson to trigger a student's imagination and musical understanding.

Seeing the progression of students' skill and being able to guide their steps brings me joy. 

Together we will discover a wide range of genres, according to the student's interests. 

I equip students with the skills of TAB and sheet reading, teaching them accompaniment and imrpovisation so they can take their creativity and love of music in many directions. 

My goal  is more than just teaching how to play guitar. I help students become problem solvers and independent learners, as they find their own artistic style. 

I have taught students aged 12 to 60 and I have found that at every age the discovery how music can connect people is very rewarding. 

My teaching style is informed by my students interests and ideas. and tailored to their specific skills so that tehy can enjoy a supportive learning environment.

 

Guitar

Rachel Williams

Bio

 Originally from Colorado (USA) Rachel has been calling Aotearoa home since 2017,

 Over 15 years of teaching, she has taught a wide variety of ages, from 5 years old to adults and has played rhythm and lead guitar in Balkan, Jazz, Blues and Indie / psychedelic bands.

Her first instrument is the guitar, but she a passion for dabbling in lots of other instruments, such as piano, drums/percussion, accordion, bass guitar, cello, harmonica, jaw harp, etc…

 

Approach

Each student is unique in what they are interested in and how they learn. Some are more keen on reading sheet music than others, some want to learn pop songs while others find theory to be quite interesting.

Regardless, I strive to meet the student where they are at and gently nudge them in the directions that would be helpful for their learning.

My mission is to make learning fun and to take things that seem complicated and break them into easily achievable steps.

 

Why Work With Us: 

Fast Learning 

Our aim is for you to be able to play songs and sing as fast as possible. We will only teach you what is relevant to this goal and halve your learning time by teaching how to practice for results. 

Improvisation 

Do you dream of being able to just pick up your instrument or to sing with a bunch of other musicians easily and confidently without thinking twice? We will teach you to do exactly that. 

Composition and Songs

Do you wish you could write your own songs? Or do you wish you could learn songs quickly, perhaps even adding your own flavour to them so you can make them your own? You are in the right place.

Services

Music Tuition for Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Songwriting, Theory and Performance,

Offering both beginner music lessons and advanced music lessons in Wellington.

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One-on-one music tuition for adults, kids and adolescents in Kelburn, Wellington  

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In our teaching methods, we unlock what we have learned, not just from our extensive training, but from our experience traveling around the world singing and playing for our supper!

We will take you on a journey into not just the technical aspects of singing and playing your instrument but the mental factors necessary to build a relationship with your voice and your instrument, to develop and grow your sound, so you can make that first step to becoming an artist today!

  • 30 min lesson: $40
  • 55 min Lesson $80
Songwriting courses at Wellington High School 
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Whether you’ve got a few songs under your belt or you’re a complete beginner, take a song idea through to a finished song you can be proud of. Split into easy-to-follow steps, Elyssa will walk you through everything from finding titles to writing chord progressions and ensuring your lyrics and melodies fit together. You’ll share your creations with fellow songwriters and get personalised feedback. You’ll see exactly how to turn theory into practice and write your best songs yet.

Performance Anxiety Workshops and Courses Online and In Person

As well as a music tutor, Elyssa Vulpes is a mindset, performance and confidence coach, as well as a hypnotherapist. She runs group courses, an online course and 1-1 sessions under her birth name Elisa Di Napoli. 

Where to find us

94a Upland rd, Kelburn, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand

info@elyssavulpes.com

00642040484828

Success Stories

EXCELLENT
7 reviews on
Alejandra Guerrero
Alejandra Guerrero
2023-07-30
I have been enjoying learning about vocal technique through Elyssa's classes. I like her way of teaching and how I can explore my voice with easy and practical exercises. Elyssa is amazing! :)
Marcus Daly
Marcus Daly
2023-04-27
I have to say I am very happy with my experience with Elyssa and Devyn. I have two daughters, one wanted to learn violin and the other piano, but I was a bit wary because I had some bad experiences before with music schools and teachers changing all the time. What I liked about this set up was that it is very personal and professional but I felt I was dealing with people rather than a nameless organisation. My daughters really enjoyed their lessons and are now keen to play together! I would recommend to any parent who wants their children to learn music properly but also wants them to have fun and wants to make sure their teacher doesn't disappear after one term!
Steven Wilsons
Steven Wilsons
2023-04-26
I can't recommend Devyn enough. My daughter Sylvie had violin lessons with her and really fell in love with the violin as a result. Devyn is a lovely teacher who is both skilled at her craft and able to translate it into something kids can enjoy. This is not something easy to find, as I discovered with previous teachers. Thank you so much!
Pitot Zodiac
Pitot Zodiac
2023-03-16
I decided to get lessons when my bandmates kept telling me I was singing out of tune. I was a bit hesitant at first because I felt intimidated by the idea of taking lessons, but Elyssa put me at ease from the start and I felt comfortable singing in front of her. I am happy to say that I feel a lot more confident singing now, I can connect to my power and my bandmates are no longer complaining, which is a bonus!
Maria Delton
Maria Delton
2023-03-15
I went to Elyssa because I wanted to re-learn piano after a long pause. I was never very good at reading and I wanted to be able to play songs without struggling so much. I was very surprised at how fast I learned and how different her method of teaching piano was. Now actually understand what I am doing and am able to play songs so much faster than before!
Maryam Villa
Maryam Villa
2023-03-08
Elyssa is just downright inspirational 🔥. I’m one of those people who has taken piano lessons in the past and couldn't play a thing. I sooo wanted to be able to play songs I loved just for the thrill and joy of it. I followed her unconventional method and found practice enjoyable and fun for the first time in my life! I actually look forward to it now! Thank you Elyssa, I only wish I had found you earlier!!
Alessandro Pinna
Alessandro Pinna
2023-02-21
Elyssa is outstanding! Superb professionalism. 6 months ago I had a personal goal: singing a specific song in the best possible way. The starting point was the in all my life I never sang and was also off-key. I was willing to learn and Elyssa understood the nuances of my goal. We set up weekly lessons which I greatly enjoyed. Each session was modulated by Elyssa with method, creativity, progressive care of details. She also gave me a really useful set of home exercises and a warm-up method, to enhance the tone and the style of my voice. I had a great fun and enjoyment in each session, and noted that the progression I could gain through her continuos vigilance and advice, was notable and very encouraging to me. She has a great skill to transfer meaningful nuances of sounds learning with proper examples, and also with visualization technique. Plus a right reminder to feel the right feelings during the song, to adjust the body posture (I tended to move my head too much...) , to breath when and how needed. I highly recommended Elyssa for passionate learners.

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