THE MUSIC LAB

TERM 4 ’26 • ENROL NOW

A creative music space for kids in Whangārei.

MAKE MUSIC. MAKE SOMETHING.

MAKE MUSIC. MAKE SOMETHING.

Not just learning songs. Here, young artists experiment, create, collaborate and make real music — in their own way.

PLAY LOUD. STAY CURIOUS.

THE PHILOSOPHY

EVERY CHILD IS ALREADY AN ARTIST.

EVERY CHILD IS ALREADY AN ARTIST.

The Music Lab exists to give that artist a safe place to grow — with space to try, to listen, to make a mess, and to find their own creative voice.

KIDS FIRST, MUSIC SECOND

CREATIVITY BEFORE PERFORMANCE

PLAY BEFORE THEORY

WHAT HAPPENS HERE

MUSIC IS SOMETHING YOU DO.

MUSIC IS SOMETHING YOU DO.

Kids play instruments, write songs, experiment with sound, record, collaborate, improvise, explore rhythm, make mistakes and discover what they love. Skills arrive when they become useful — and there’s no pressure to perform perfectly.

COME INTO THE LAB.

Term 4 2026 enrolments are now open. Small groups. Limited places. Whangārei.

THE LABS

ONE CREATIVE WORLD. LOTS OF WAYS IN.

ONE CREATIVE WORLD. LOTS OF WAYS IN.

Creative, Rhythm and Skill Labs are all connected. Each gives young artists another way to find the music they want to make.

THE ALBUM

THEY DON’T JUST LEARN MUSIC. THEY MAKE IT.

THEY DON’T JUST LEARN MUSIC. THEY MAKE IT.

Each year, The Music Lab works toward an album created by the young artists in our community. Their sounds, stories, artwork and ideas become something real they can share.

FUTURE ALBUM ART / PHOTOS / RECORDINGS

WHO IT’S FOR

A PLACE TO START — OR KEEP GOING.

A PLACE TO START — OR KEEP GOING.

For upper-primary and intermediate-aged kids in Whangārei. No previous musical experience required. Kids who already play an instrument are welcome. And kids who aren’t sure what they like yet are especially welcome.

ABOUT THE GUIDE

MEET KYLE PAXTON.

MEET KYLE PAXTON.

Kyle is the artist and creative guide behind The Music Lab. More mentor than conventional teacher, he creates room for young people to explore, make things and develop a creative voice that feels like their own.

MAKE MUSIC. MAKE SOMETHING. BE YOURSELF.

MAKE MUSIC. MAKE SOMETHING. BE YOURSELF.

THE MUSIC LAB • WHANGĀREI, NEW ZEALAND

GET IN TOUCH

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR YOUNG ARTIST.

Tell us a little about your child and what they’re curious about. We’ll be in touch with the next steps for Term 4.

Located off Parahaki, Whangārei. Full address shared when you enquire.