Matthew Molloy spent 10 years between 2008 and 2018 learning Piano with Cherie, reaching Grade Five in his practical and theory exams. He also studied music at high school, completing NCEA levels 1-3. He has been playing the guitar for the last five years, mainly teaching himself but also taking jazz lessons in high school. He enjoys playing music with friends, playing in the jazz band at high school as well as participating in Rock Quest with some friends he had formed a band with, reaching the latter stages of the competition. 

He has a passion for giving children opportunities to learn new skills and runs an after school kids program that combines hands-on skills such as woodworking with his passion for music with this term being focused on learning how to play the Cajon (box drum). He hopes to be able to take the interests and skills he has picked up and give kids an opportunity to be excited to learn and develop their musical skills.  

I am very happy to have Matthew as a part of Strike a Chord Music Studio, as an ex- pupil of mine, I know he will bring a wealth of musical knowledge, kindness and patience all his music lessons

Carly Davenport started learning Piano in 2015 with Cherie. She enjoys playing Modern Music and playing with friends and family. She has completed NCEA Level 1 music and has enjoyed playing in school bands.  Carly, began on a Keyboard, winning many competitions with NZMSM before switching to piano; and has progressed quickly through Modern Piano exams with ANZCA with flying colours. One of the few advanced Modern Piano students in the studio, working towards Grade 8 in 2024, she is a wonderful asset to Strike a Chord Music studio as a teacher, and I know her students will excel under her tutelage.

Fleur Savage performing "Study in Ab" - Stephen Heller 
and "Sonatina in C major Op 36. no 3, 1st mvt" - Clementi 

 

Aidan Manabat performing "Armada" by Daniel McFarlane 
& "In the Mood" by Glenn Miller

 

Syon Davison performing "Get Smart" by Irving Szathmary arr. Elissa Milne 
and "Trepak" by Mark Nevin - Dec 2023

 

Fleur performing L'avalanche - March 2023

 

In the Hall of the Mountain King - Body Percussion Dec 2022

 

Hava Nagila Rhythm Cups Performance Dec 2022