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Come to our workshops at the MENZA Conference!

MENZA Conference / Te Pā Harakeke
 Massey University, Wellington
7-9 July 2025

Connect with other passionate music educators! MENZA has limited conference subsidies available for Primary and ECE teachers who lack access to PLD funds. Subsidies may cover registration, travel, or accommodation costs. Priority will be given to those who:
🎤 Attend all three days
🎵 Present a workshop
🏫 Are the sole music teacher at their school
📍 Are from geographically isolated areas

Check out our free wāhanga / workshops listed below!

Start Up Workshop with Maria Winder – Gaining Attention and Chord Strategies

Workshop includes;

This clip is from the NZ Ukulele Start-Up Workshop in 2018. Presented by former NZ Ukulele Chair Maria Winder, the workshop gives teachers several practical ideas for starting their school ukulele groups.

Workshop for teaching a simple welcome song ‘Tēnā Koutou’ by Maria Winder

Learn how to play this beautiful open string (no chords!) waiata in canon written by by former NZ Ukulele Chair Maria Winder.

Getting the Basics Right Workshop with Maestro Extraordinaire Edwin Randall

Workshop includes;

  • How to Tune and Hold your Ukulele
  • Finger Placement and Thumb Position
  • Resting Position & Playing Position
  • Strumming Technique & Patterns
  • Finger Position on the Fretboard
  • Finding and Changing Chords Efficiently

Workshop for teaching waiata ‘Ngā Iwi E’ by Hirini Melbourne

Learn how to play this easy two chord waiata with some teaching tips from former trustee Whaiora Hotere. Workshop includes;

  • Background of composer
  • Significance of this waiata
  • Pronunciation Guide
  • Ukulele tips and instructions

Workshop for teaching ‘Ta Lau Ukulele’ by Pesamino Tili and his aiga.

Thank you to Pesamino Tili who wrote this song especially for the 2020 Kiwileles. Fa’afetai Lava Pesamino! Workshop includes;

  • Support with pronunciation
  • Chords / Note picking
  • Advise for teaching a sasa to accompany this song
  • Performance tips

Workshop for teaching ‘Smile’ by Hannah Milo (Uke Can Do It Winning Entry 2019)

Learn how to play this popular songwriting competition winner with a workshop by the compoer Hannah Milo. Workshop includes;

  • Chord Progressions for “Smile”
  • Tips for performing the song
  • Songwriting Tips

Teaching Tips for ‘We are One’ by Sophie Brown

Advanced notepicking workshop for Ukulele Boogie

How to Read TAB workshop with Phillip Griffin