Capital E SoundHouse NZ
Professional industry specialists in a world-class music and multi-media production suite
We have all the instruments and technology you need to make your own soundtrack and music video at SoundHouse NZ. All you need is your imagination. You don't even need to be a musician!
“It’s awesome, really interesting and heaps of fun,“ student Hutt Intermediate, Wellington.
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This sophisticated sound and video production suite offers young people nationwide the opportunity to explore the extraordinary possibilities in combining music with technology. The studio holds a network of computer music workstations complete with piano-style midi control keyboards, all linked to a teaching station with data projection facilities.
School groups attend SoundHouse™ during the school term for an inspiring creative experience that fulfils objectives in the New Zealand Arts (Music) and Technology documents as well as covering a range of Essential Skills outlined in the New Zealand Curriculum Framework.
The public enjoys the fun and creative technology experiences on weekends and during the holidays.
SoundHouse™ NZ DMV Scholarship Programme - This scholarship is a chance for talented and passionate student singer/songwriters to further their musical skills. Accessing the latest in multi-media technology and industry experts, DMV Scholarship students write and record their own music, shoot music videos and perform and tour original music. A perfect opportunity for students looking to take their original music to the next level. DMV Scholarship is by audition only. Contact the SoundHouse Co-ordinator .
School Programmes - We offer 6 different programmes catering for a wide range of ages and abilities. The sessions are 2 hours or 3.5 hours, depending on the programme.
Movie Soundtrack Designer for a Day - 2 Hour SessionYears 5+
Watch the new generation of Oscar-winning sound designers emerge! Students Learn
Wellington Schools: $7.50 per student Outside Wellington: $10 Teachers + 3 accompanying adults Free! Duration – 2 hours
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Music Producer for a Day - 2 Hour SessionYears 4+
Everyone’s a musician!
Students learn
Wellington Schools: $7.50 per student Outside Wellington: $10 Teachers + 3 accompanying adults Free! Duration – 2 hours
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Sound-Story Creator for a Day- 2 Hour SessionYears 3-4+
Brace your self for a sensory thrill!
Students learn
Wellington Schools: $7.50 per student Outside Wellington: $10 Teachers + 3 accompanying adults Free! Suits - Year 3 & 4 + Duration – 2 hours
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Digital Storyteller for a Day - 3.5 Hour SessionYears 7+
Students learn
Wellington Schools: $10 per student Outside Wellington: $15 Teachers + 3 accompanying adults Free! Duration – 3.5 hours
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Music Video Producer for a Day - 3.5 Hour SessionYears 7+
With this virtual world of sound and image at their fingertips your students can create multi-media masterpieces!
Students learn:
Wellington schools: $10 per student Outside Wellington: $15 per student Teachers + 3 accompanying adults Free! Duration – 3.5 hours
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Advertising Executive for a Day - 3.5 Hour SessionYears 6+
The big decisions are in your hands!
Students learn
Wellington schools: $10 per student Outside Wellington: $15 per student Teachers + 3 accompanying adults Free! Duration – 3.5 hours
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New programmes
Animation Watch out for our range of animation-based learning experiences focusing on English, Technology, Science and the Arts Curriculum. Your SoundHouse Book the SoundHouse space and staff for your own programme: - teacher professional development - recording school choir, band or Kapa Haka to CD - mixing audio for dance programmes or school productions SoundHouse To You Capital E SoundHouse offers a broad range of consultancy services: - small group onsite professional development - Music Technology Curriculum development - independent advice on choosing and purchasing software and equipment - assistance with digital recording studio design Contact SoundHouse Co-ordinator |
Dive into the world of big screen producers and create a movie soundtrack. Using the latest audio software, students mix sound effects with musical instruments to design a track that brings their movie alive! 
Use the industry favourite ‘loop-based’ Acid software to produce a musical recording. Rock, pop, hip-hop, jazz, rhythm & blues… it's the students' choice!
Add WOW to your story using the awesome digital effects of Sony Vegas software. Students write their own stories in class, record them live in the SoundHouse™ and then transform them using sound effects, digital tools and advanced techniques such as audio panning and fading for extra impact. 
Welcome to My Life! Students bring together a range of 'found' and prepared images, words, sounds and thoughts to express who they are and where they fit in the world. They make all the artistic decisions to get the right look, sound, feel and music to support their visual concept. 
Make a music video and discover digital video editing! Students choose video and audio footage from our SoundHouse™ library. Then with easy-to-use and exciting software they produce a clip and artistically develop their video editing skills. 
As seen on TV! Now students have the job of producing an advertisement. Using supplied film footage and creating their own music as a soundtrack, students make a TV ad. They make all the artistic decisions, choosing the right look, feel; the right sounds and music to support their visual concept and communicate their message.. 
HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
In our awesome holiday experience, you could have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved in firstly writing, arranging, recording and then producing your own song to CD.We run a range of holiday activities, from introductory half-day sessions to full week-long creative workshops.
These programmes fill up fast, so if you want to be constantly updated on any Holiday Programme information, please register your details to request further information to request further infomation.
Get Your Group On CD
All School-Aged Groups
We can record and master your group's material onto CD to use for:
- Fundraising
- A demo for submitting to competitions, radio stations and/or record companies.
- Giving away as a special gift.
- Showing off to your friends.
- Use as a permanent school record.
This is ideal for smaller groups, such as Choirs and vocalists e.g. Barbershop, Kapa Haka, smaller instrumental ensembles and by special arrangement, school rock/pop bands. Bookings and costs by arrangement.
Price: Education Sessions: $10.00 per student
Wellington Schools Subsidy 25%: Wellington City Council and Wellington Museums Trust subsidise Wellington schools, therefore reducing the price to only $7.50.
Public workshops are available during most holiday periods. Check the What's On page for upcoming workshops.
For birthday party hire contact Morag Zaric .