Kia Ora!
Welcome to Harpitree Music School.
Harpitree Music School is an extended education department of Harpitree New Zealand the nation's leading harp distributor/dealer.
We are nested in the beautiful East Tamaki and Remuera studios.
We do not have multiple lesson rooms but one beautiful large open-space. All students can enjoy music lessons at our beautiful open-space studio.
Botany
559 Chapel Road, East Tāmaki Heights
Remuera
95 Remuera Road, Remuera
Teaching staff
Ina Yoon GradDipMus, BBus, BIHM
School Director & Head of Harp
Subjects:
harp - lever, pedal
Language:
English
Korean
Japanese
A Bit About Ina
Harpistina (harpist Ina Yoon) is an award-winning harpist and one of the most active professional harpists working in the Auckland area. She is an Ockham Collective residency artist 2022, working and collaborating with New Zealand's most talented writers, musicians and actors. Ina has trained in classical music for over 25 years and received a Graduate Diploma in Classical Performance from the University of Auckland. Her teachers include Ann Yeoung from The University of Illinois.
In 2018 Ina won second prize at the New York Music Competition and was invited to perform at the 4th Korea International Harp Festival in Seoul, South Korea.
Ina's teaching journey started in 2017, the same year she found the nation's first and biggest harp importer/store Harpitree NZ. Since then, she tried hard to make harps more easily accessible and affordable for the greater communities in New Zealand.
Yook Hui Ong BMus (Hons)
head of violin, harp tutor &
office manager
Subjects:
violin
harp - lever
Language:
English
Mandarin
A Bit About Yook Hui
Yook Hui received her Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music (Honours) in classical performance (violin) from the University of Auckland. She has also studied harp with Katryna Tan and Yi Jin.
Yook Hui has performed in various orchestras and ensembles in both New Zealand and Malaysia, including the Penang Symphony Orchestra, Penang Harpers, the University of Auckland School of Music Symphony Orchestra, and Te Anahera NZ Harp Ensemble.
A passionate teacher, Yook Hui looks forward to sharing her knowledge and her musical experiences with students of all ages. Yook Hui is fluent in both English and Chinese Mandarin.
Tiffany Kim LTCL in Cello
Cello Ttutor
Subjects:
cello, theory
A Bit About Tiffany
Tiffany is a passionate music educator with a strong foundation in cello performance. Her own musical journey was nurtured by esteemed instructors, including Coral Bognuda (former head of Music at The University of Auckland). This dedication to music translated into achievements: finalist in the prestigious KBB young performer competition, achieving the highest score in New Zealand for the ABRSM Grade 8 exam, and earning the Trinity College LTCL Music Diploma. Her performance skills were further honed as a member of the renowned NZSO National Youth Orchestra.
Beyond the stage, Tiffany has a passion for inspiring the next generation of musicians. Drawing upon her own experiences as a recipient of a full music scholarship at St Cuthbert's College, she understands the power of both nurturing talent and providing a structured learning environment. Her engaging music on the "ebcello" YouTube channel reach a broad audience, while her private teaching practice has successfully guided over 20 students through Trinity and ABRSM examinations from beginner to advanced levels.