Our Story.

Bringing out the best in musicians

Welcome to Ōtautahi Contemporary School of Music (ŌCSM)!

We offer a wide range of private courses and lessons, catering to all skill levels in over 20+ disciplines. We have 3 locations across Ōtautahi as well as travel-to-you options, with our offerings and sites continually growing.

ŌCSM is partnered with the University of West London’s, London College of Music Examinations (LCME) and Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) to offer you internationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas. This also gives our lessons unmatched structure and guidance, whilst still maintaining each student’s own creative freedom and direction.

Our team consists of highly qualified tutors, with over 70 years of combined industry experience, who are devoted to growing your musical capabilities. All of our tutors are equipped to teach the London College of Music syllabus, with a variety of industry experience and specialties.

This is your musical journey. It is our job at ŌCSM to guide you and help you build skills that allow you to learn effectively and independently.

Every student has the opportunity to self direct their own learning. It is not our job, or place, to tell you what you should and shouldn’t be learning.

As a student at ŌCSM, you can expect to have an enjoyable time in every session, and to take steps out into the wider world of music through the likes of songwriting, improvisation and even live performances!

We help you set weekly goals and tasks to help build confidence and skills, but also ensure our lessons offer enough substance and guidance that you will progress without relying on practice alone.

ŌCSM offers and encourages its students to participate in globally recognised, London College of Music exams, but it is by no means compulsory.

Testimonials.

Bridgette B.

“Liam is a great teacher. He relates well to his students and communicates musical ideas clearly. My son is therefore motivated and inspired to develop his own musical ability. Liam has given him the confidence to do RGT exams, join the school jazz and rock band and go busking regularlywith a substantial repertoire of pieces "