Saturday Morning Music Classes (SMMC) is a locally operated non-profit organisation, established in 1968, providing music education in Dunedin and Central Otago
Saturday Morning Music Classes

Classical
We offer a full spectrum of classical instruments across the string, woodwind, brass and percussion families.

Contemporary
Choose from more contemporary style instruments including guitar, drums, brass and saxophone.

Ensemble
String ensembles, orchestras, ukulele bands and more. We have a range of ensembles available.
Our classes
Learn a new instrument at one of our weekend or after-hours music centres
List of Services
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Let's Make Music
An enjoyable introduction to music making for ages 5 to 7.
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Recorder Descant
For ages 6 and up. An excellent introduction to reading music.
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Recorder Descant
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Recorder Alto
For ages 6 and up. An excellent introduction to reading music.
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Recorder Alto
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Ukulele
Learn to play ukulele
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Ukulele
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Listen and Learn Violin
Age 5 and over. Learn to play the violin by listening and imitating.
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Listen and Learn Violin
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Violin
The violin is an ideal instrument for students aged 7 and older.
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Viola
The viola is slightly larger than the violin, and is suitable for age 11 upwards.
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Cello
A bowed string instrument of the violin family for age 7+
Primary Division: $125 voluntary contribution
Open Division: $420
Instrument Hire: $125 (all sizes available)
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Cello
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Double Bass The largest and lowest-pitched string instrument.
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Flute Suitable for age 9/10+, the flute has a distinctive, silvery sound.
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Oboe The oboe is a double reed woodwind instrument, age 9/10+.
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Clarinet A single reed woodwind instrument with a deep sound and gentle tonal quality.
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Saxophone Age 10+. The saxophone is made of brass and played with a reed.
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Trumpet Age 8+. The trumpet is commonly used in both classical and jazz ensembles.
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Trombone Age 9/10+. The trombone is a member of the brass family.
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French Horn
Age 9+. The French horn is made of coiled brass tubing.
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Percussion Want to learn the drums, timpani or xylophone?
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Musicianship Theory Age 7 and up A varied programme focusing on aural skills, keyboard knowledge, composition and theory.
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Guitar Learn to play the guitar.
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Singing Learn how to use the most portable of instruments, the human voice!
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Ensembles Our ensembles are open to all - you don't have to be having lessons with SMMC to join.
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Ensembles