Catherine Wilkinson - Singing, Piano, Keyboard, Flute

Catherine was born and raised in Wellington. She has been involved in music since she was born. With a musical family, extending to grandparents, music was everywhere! She began learning the piano at age 7, and flute at age 9, while singing in the local children’s choir. At high school she had 5 years of singing lessons, and was a member of several music groups. During this period she sat the Royal Schools of Music London, and Trinity College of London music exams in piano (Grade 8), and flute (Performer’s certificate). Outside of high school she was a member of the Wellington Junior Symphony Orchestra and Wellington Secondary Schools Symphonic Band.

Catherine graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Music (History and Literature) and a Bachelor of Science (Psychology). The combination of these two passions led her to the discipline of Music Therapy. In December 2008, she graduated with a Master of Music Therapy from the New Zealand School of Music. Catherine is now a registered music therapist.

Currently Catherine has a wide variety of music jobs. She practises music therapy at a primary school with children who have special needs. She teaches piano, keyboard, and flute at home and in schools. As the music and movement coordinator for the Wellington North Parents Centre she enjoys making music with preschoolers and their parents. In her spare time, she is a member of the Tawa Orchestra, and Crofton Wind Ensemble. She also enjoys spending time with her two young nieces.

Catherine is enjoying being part of a team of musicians, who all love sharing their joy of music with others.

“I’ve really improved heaps since Catherine started teaching me piano.  She can explain things so well, and it helps me learn more.  Piano is fun!”  - Madeleine Coad, aged 9 years

“Inspiring and kind, fun, and a great teacher” - Emma Turner, aged 10 years