WELCOME TO THE GUITAR SCHOOL

GUITAR.
YOUR.
WAY.

AUCKLAND'S PREMIER GUITAR SCHOOL.
LOCATIONS IN WEST Harbour AND ONEHUNGA.

WHY LEARN WITH THE GUITAR SCHOOL

We only employ the best Guitarists in the country. Our teachers are University educated, competition winning, and active in the music scene.

Our focus is always on what YOU want to learn on guitar and achieve with music.

Our students have excelled in School competitions and Music performance exams, achieving a 100% pass rate for Rockschool and NCEA exams last year.

Reviews

"Kenji is an amazing guitar teacher who has helped me improve my skills and confidence in playing the guitar. He is very patient, supportive, and knowledgeable, and he always tailors the lessons to my goals and interests. I highly recommend Kenji to anyone who wants to learn guitar or take their playing to the next level. He is the best!"

Steven Rossen

"If you are wanting to learn from one of NZ's finest session and touring musicians I would definitely recommend Kenji."

George Crowe

"I absolutely recommend Kenji as a guitar teacher. He is clear, Intelligent and Informative with a lot of good humour"

Michael Dearth

"Kenji is a great guitar teacher our teenage son really enjoys his lessons with The Guitar School. The lesson format works really well for our son and he is challenged and receives homework to practice at home to keep his skills up. Kenji is also helping him prepare for a guitar exam which is a great offering The Guitar School provides!"

Alice Beaufa

"Kenji is the best guitar teacher I've ever had. Their mastery of the guitar is matched by their exceptional teaching skills. We defined clear and specific goals, which has helped me stay on track and continues to motivate me to practice, as I know what I am working towards. 100% recommend Kenji as a guitar teacher!"

Tara Ranchhod

My son has been having lessons from Kenji for about 9 months and is loving it. 100% recommend The Guitar School to anyone wanting to learn guitar."

Olivia Dickson

"Kenji has been teaching my 8 yr daughter for sometime now, we won't go anywhere else for her lessons. She enjoys her classes and it's wonderful watching her grow with her music alongside a wonderful patient tutor."

Traci Cruickschank

"Kenji is a great teacher, I have been taking lessons with him for a few months now. I love the random jam sessions we have. Sometimes after I have shown him a basic tune I am working on, he will play with me while I play my tune, this is so exciting and fuels my motivation to the next level."

Leigh Love

"Kenji is an awesome guitar teacher and as one of his students I can say that he is extremely passionate, patient, and experienced. Kenji has amazing teaching abilities with great skill. If you are looking for a guitar teacher I would definitely recommend Kenji."

Lia Ba

"Very accomplished musician, great guy. Has a good rapport with students and easily relates to all abilities. My daughter is a beginner, Kenji is really enthusiastic, encouraging and super patient as she learns."

Brad Kelly

"Kenji not only is an accomplished musician, he's patient and encourages you to stretch your own musical ability. He inspires confidence and you never feel like you're not good enough. One of the best music teachers I've had."

Kelli Booth

"Great teacher who is obviously a master at the guitar. Makes it both fun and easy to understand and keeps things relaxed and positive during lessons. Would recommend to anyone looking to learn the guitar."

Leigh Love

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ABOUT

Founder of The Guitar School, Kenji Iwamitsu-Holdaway is a Kiwi Japanese Pakeha Musical Director, Guitarist, and Guitar teacher. After winning best Jazz Guitarist at the national Jazz festival in Tauranga, he graduated from The University of Auckland Jazz performance programme with top grades. He has worked with Platinum award winning artists such as SIX60, Mitch-James, Jake Gosling, Nico & Vinz, and Annie Crummer. He Has recorded and performed nationally and internationally, performing at some of New Zealand's largest shows and festivals including the record setting SIX60 Western Springs show with Mitch James.

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