A Close-knit Team
Our Tutors
Elizabeth Sneyd
Elizabeth has been teaching maths and music all her adult life.
She has a BSc with 1st Class Honours from Canterbury University, Christchurch; a PhD in Maths with a minor in Music from the University of Wisconsin, Madison; and a graduate diploma of teaching from Victoria University, Wellington.
In 2018 she won the inaugural Tui Award for the New Zealand Music Teacher of the Year.
Elizabeth is a passionate advocate for equal educational opportunities in Aotearoa. She believes in the importance of nurturing curiosity, creativity, empathy, a social conscience, and a strong work ethic in all young learners.
Craig Utting
Craig’s world has always revolved around music.
He has an LTCL in Piano Performance, a Masters of Music in Composition from the University of Auckland, and a Queens Services Medal for services to Music Education.
Craig’s compositions are performed widely throughout New Zealand and beyond. Multiple chamber groups have performed his work in the National Final of the NZCT Chamber Music Competition.
Craig is not only a highly experienced composer, piano teacher, violist, and chamber music coach, but he is also a master of the pun. He tells the best (and worst) jokes of any music teacher!
Elizabeth and Craig hire tutors to assist them who are not only great at maths and/or music, but who are also friendly, patient, intuitive, empathetic, creative, and wholly committed to finding the best way for their students to learn.
If you are interested in exploring opportunities to become a Maths & Music Learning Centre tutor please click here.