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Elevate Your Musical Journey

At Lila School of Bands, we specialize in empowering young bands with essential skills and opportunities to excel in the music industry. Our program is designed to cultivate talent and propel bands forward through hands-on experience and expert guidance.

What We Offer

Real Venue Performances : Every term, bands at Lila School of Bands showcase their talent at renowned venues like Big Fan and Tuning Fork. We handle all aspects of booking gigs, ensuring bands gain invaluable experience performing live.

Weekly Mentorship : Professional musicians mentor bands weekly, providing tailored guidance to enhance musical proficiency and stage presence.

Recording and Release Support : Bands receive support in recording their music using top-notch facilities. We ensure high-quality recordings that are ready for release, and offer advice on effectively launching music into the industry.

Our Process

Learning Covers

Bands choose which songs they want to learn, diving into performing covers of their favorite artists. This process helps enhance their musical skills and fosters their ability to improvise, communicate, and collaborate in a dynamic, creative environment.

Writing Original Songs

Under the guidance of professional mentors, bands work on writing their own original songs. This includes everything from brainstorming lyrics and melodies to arranging and refining their compositions.

End-of-Term Show Preparation

Prepare for live performances with comprehensive guidance and support, ensuring that each band is ready to take the stage with confidence.

Insight into Recording

Gain professional insights into the recording process to capture and refine your sound, culminating in high-quality recordings of your original music.

Why Choose us?

Professional Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professional musicians who will help you refine your skills and grow as an artist.
Real Performance Opportunities: Perform at renowned music venues like Big Fan and Tuning Fork, giving you the thrill and experience of playing in front of live audiences.
Recording Support: Get assistance in recording your music with professional equipment, ensuring your songs sound polished and ready for release.
Music Release Guidance: Learn how to release your music to a wider audience with expert advice on distribution and promotion.
Community and Friendship: Connect and make friends with other young bands and musicians, fostering a supportive community of like-minded individuals.

The Challenge and Our Solution

The Problem

Many young bands struggle with booking gigs and navigating the music industry. They often don't know where to start when it comes to performing live or releasing their music.

Our Solution

Lila School of Bands takes the stress out of the process. We handle the booking of shows, ensuring our bands get to perform at top venues. We also provide comprehensive support for recording and releasing music, helping young musicians take their first steps into the industry.

Success Stories

Winner of the National Final of Rockquest in 2023 : Parkdale
Winner of the Auckland Regional Final in 2023 : Fan Club
Winner of Auckland Bandquest 2023 : Pitch Black

At Lila School of Bands, we celebrate our students’ achievements and are proud of their successes.
Join Lila School of Bands and become part of a vibrant, supportive community that nurtures your musical talent and helps you achieve your dreams. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your band to the next level, Lila is here to guide you every step of the way.