I’m Bridey Gibson, music teacher and eternal optimist.
I’m on a mission to make music lessons even more fun through innovative teaching ideas, play based learning, creative expression, and engaging resources.
Bridey puts so much into her lessons. There is a wonderful mix of one-on-one time, group time, and games. I’ve never come across any other music lessons that can compare!
SARAH PETTIGREW
to encourage every student to develop a lifelong love of music.
- The Foundation programme provides a well balanced curriculum for beginners to master the basics of music
- The Expansion programme offers more advanced students three different tracks to choose from which develop musical and creative skills
- The Exploration programme give teens and adults the flexibility to pursue their musical goals
- A range of Music Clubs and workshops give students the opportunity to explore new instruments, genres, and skills
The Pianosaurus Rex Music Studio is located in North New Brighton, Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Music lessons are also available at Parkview Pārua School in Parklands.
For more experienced students the Expansion programme is available after school in North Brighton.
What began in 2010 as a side hustle teaching piano to a handful of students has grown into a music studio with over fifty current pupils.
I’m committed to continual improvement as a musician and a teacher, and am always learning or developing something new!
- Trinity Grade 8 Solo Piano 2001
- Foundation Certificate 2017 Institute of Registered Music Teachers
- Intermediate Certificate (in progress)
Other (slightly less relevant!) qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts 2004 University of Canterbury
- Graduate Diploma in Event Management 2006 CPIT
- Graduate Certificate in Career Development 2008 AUT
- Diploma in Editing and Proofreading 2012 NZBI
When I’m not teaching music, playing music, listening to music, or thinking about music, I like to spend my time: reading science fiction or fantasy, exploring the country with my family in our retro caravan, slowly working on creative projects, and learning about gardening and permaculture.
