Student Heroes

Monster of the Month

Meet Darren our Monster of the Month!

He consistently works incredibly hard during the week at home and always takes the feedback and concepts discussed in lessons seriously. What really stands out is how well he applies what his tutor Simon covers—he doesn’t just practise the assigned work but often goes a step further.

Darren regularly works on exercises ahead of where he is currently at, which means he arrives at lessons extremely well prepared. Because of this preparation, he is able to accomplish a huge amount during sessions, and he continues to make fantastic progress.

His initiative, work ethic, and positive attitude toward learning make him an absolute weapon of a student. It’s awesome to see the effort he puts in each week, and it’s paying off in a big way.

Name | Darren X

School | Medbury School

What is your favourite song to play? | That’s the way I like it

What do you enjoy most about playing Music | The beats make me very excited

Who is your favourite musician/band? | Bruno Mars

When you are a famous rockstar, what will you call your band? | The D Band

Has your child done something awesome lately? Let us know… We are always on the hunt for new Monsters to celebrate!

Monster Rockers

The "Monster Rockers" is an exclusive group of Monster Music students who have earned the prestigious gold wristband through their hard work and dedication. To join the Monster Rockers club, students must complete a series of specific challenges. The first step is to get a recommendation from your child’s tutor, based on factors like practice routines, attitude, punctuality, attendance, and musicianship. Once recommended, students receive an application pack to complete.

In addition to scoring a limited edition gold wristband, Monster Rockers get awesome perks like paid gigs, invitations to exclusive events, and extra one-on-one training with senior tutors.

It's no easy feat to earn, but how cool is it to show off that sparkly gold wristband!

Monster Rockers Members

  • Aki Fojas

    Aki is a super dedicated ukulele player, keyboardist and drummer from St Josephs Papanui

  • Andrew Bryce

    Andrew Bryce is a legendary drummer from Paparoa Street School.

  • Arthur Stanley

    Arthur is an awesome guitarist and Vocalist from Papanui high school

  • Charlie Teague

    Charlie is a wicked Keys player and Vocalist from Marshland school

  • Dean O'Malley

    Dean is a rockin’ guitarist from Heaton Intermediate.

  • Ethan Angalot

    Ethan is an absolute legend on the guitar (and drums as well!) from St Joseph’s School

  • Ethan Kerr

    Ethan is a super talented (and super humble) guitarist/vocalist/drummer from Heaton Intermediate

  • Flynn Isherwood

    Flynn is an amazing Singer, Guitarist, Bassist and Drummer from Burnside High school

  • Freddie Irwin

    Freddie is a rockstar guitarist, drummer and vocalist from St Andrews College

  • Henry Whiston

    Henry is super talented Multi-instrumentalist from Westburn school

  • Hunter Gu

    Hunter is a world class guitarist and vocalist from Prebbleton School

  • Isabel Burroughs

    Isabel is a super hard working talented ukulele/guitar/keyboard/vocalist from St Albans school!

  • Jack Thomson

    Jack is an awesome guitarist from St Martins School

  • Jacob Teague

    Jacob is a superb Drummer and Vocalist from Marshland school

  • James Stewart

    James is a super talented drummer (and guitarist!) from Paparoa Street School

  • Jimmy Lynch

    Jimmy is a super hard working, next level drummer from Burnside High

  • Josh Kreft

    Josh is a super hard working Guitarist, drummer and vocalist from Paparoa Street School

  • Liam Roberts

    Liam is a skillful guitarist and vocalist from Westburn Primary School

  • Mac Simpson

    Mac is a talented guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist from St Andrews School

  • Michael Rankin

    Michael is a talented guitarist/bassist from Christ's College.

  • Noah Leith Guitar

    Noah Leith

    Noah is a guitarist/vocalist from Heaton Intermediate.

  • Pearl Cooper

    Pearl is a super locked-in drummer from St Peters School

  • Sam Kerr

    Sam is an absolute legend of a guitarist/drummer from Paparoa Street School

  • William Hurrell

    William is a switched-on Guitarist and Singer from Prebbleton School

  • Van Pender

    Van is an absolute legend of a guitarist and vocalist from Cathedral Grammar