Acknowledged for their work in Upper Hutt Posse and Herbs (received into New Zealand's Hall Of Fame), Max and Emma are teachers at Auckland Music Services featured below.
Emma Paki |
Vocal
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Music opens the door to the pathway of your life purpose. When you create a personal connection with music, this may mean learning an instrument, writing a song or taking singing lessons. You may incorporate music into your healing purposes or you may find support and companionship by joining others in a musical group or class.
Emma Paki (Teacher).
Awards include Best Songwriter Of the Year 1994 NZ Awards, Mana Maori Award - 1997 Entertainer Of the Year Awards, Hall Of Fame recipient (member of Upper Hutt Posse)
and a Gold Album.
Bachelor Of Adult Education
(He Korowai Akonga) Te Wananga O Aotearoa.
Emma Paki (Teacher).
Awards include Best Songwriter Of the Year 1994 NZ Awards, Mana Maori Award - 1997 Entertainer Of the Year Awards, Hall Of Fame recipient (member of Upper Hutt Posse)
and a Gold Album.
Bachelor Of Adult Education
(He Korowai Akonga) Te Wananga O Aotearoa.
Max Hohepa
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Bass Tutor
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Max offers the best value for money bass lessons. Provided you put the practice in, you could be playing in a band in no time with all the tricks up your sleeve given by Mr Thunder Thumbs himself.
Max played bass for Herbs for 12 years, as well as Sir Howard Morrison and Prince Tui Teka. He has played for Emma Paki on and off for 20 years.
Max played bass for Herbs for 12 years, as well as Sir Howard Morrison and Prince Tui Teka. He has played for Emma Paki on and off for 20 years.
Catherine Ross (nee Rapana)
Cathy has graced our stages a professional singer since the 1970's is Senior Executive Officer at Auckland Music Services. She has worked in auditor roles, as National Programmes Coordinator at Canteen, Project Manager at Framework Trust Mental Health Promotional and Vocational Services and :
- Former Owner & Manager at On2rage Entertainment.
- Former Community Support Worker at Challenge Trust Mental Health Services.
Manageress Wairaka Records
Angelina began as a busker on the streets and was invited at the age of 17 to sing in various RSA with a group called Mixed Emotions in 2002 for a few years. She then continued to join different bands along the way. Phat Earth and Rattle Rattle with Emily Muli while still busking at the viaduct right up to 2009. Angelina began doing solo gigs opening for Andrew White in Thames and gigged at various Blues and Jazz Festivals.
From 2010 She joined the D'Starlights to 2015. Now she's a DJ and works with East Fm on 88.1fm or 107.1fm.
From 2010 She joined the D'Starlights to 2015. Now she's a DJ and works with East Fm on 88.1fm or 107.1fm.