OUR STORY
Unlike what we once knew, music labels don’t magically pluck people with a bit of musical talent from the street...
Nowadays music managers, labels, radio and booking agents aren't interested unless you are already an artist. You have to have your own specific marketable music vision, a high level of talent in singing, songwriting or production, have built a decent amount of followers online and most importantly, a huge amount of passion and motivation if you want to make it to the top.
SOLE Music Academy recognises this change in the industry and is on a mission to equip every one of its students with the necessary tools, skills and knowledge to enable them to achieve their goals. This will empower each student to move confidently, and independently into a future filled with successes.
SOLE stands for 'a source of learning and empowerment'.
From our experience only the most dedicated people rise to the top. Once you embody the skills, the knowledge and manifest enough confidence to follow your dreams, you will start to gain the success you desire and in turn, meet the right people to help you succeed.
“People love to be a part of something that is already on an obvious road to success.”
- Sacha Vee, Founder of SOLE Music Academy
Why SOLE?
Sacha Vee is a mentor for the NZ Music Commission and with 15yrs experience in the music industry as a professional artist and music teacher, she often fields questions and comments such as…
"How do I get a gig in a bar?"
"You have to move overseas to do music don’t you?"
"I want to be a songwriter but how will I make money?"
"I want a career in music but don't know where to start?"
She personally had an experience with a customer whilst working as a waitress. She told him proudly that she had just finished my study. He asked me in what? She replied ‘music’. His reply… ‘Well…what on earth are you going to do with that!?’
She now knows the reason it stayed with her for so many years… she didn’t know! Sacha had a music degree and wanted to become an artist but had no idea where to start, who to contact and what to do. From her experience, she clearly sees a real need to offer quality music tuition and education that bridges the gap between;
1) Being at school and deciding whether or not to pursue full-time music study
2) Finishing full-time music study and figuring out how to start a career in music
3) A casual hobby but once empowered with the right knowledge, skills and confidence could become a career.
SOLE Music Academy is that missing link to the music industry.
What is different about SOLE?
We don't believe in aimless music lessons. When you sign up at SOLE Music Academy we take time to establish your own personal goals in music. Whether it is to perform your own set at a local bar, record and release your own music, get your music heard on radio, or become the next big NZ music export and perform on the international stage, no goal will be too small or too big and will always be supported.
All our mentors are current artists releasing music. Due to our invaluable experience and expansive network we also specialise in ‘bridging the gap’ into the music industry.
Once you demonstrate the talent and commitment required to develop a successful career in music you will be offered the chance to apply for the Artist Development programme. In this audition only 1 year programme, Sacha Vee will work directly with you to develop and manage the beginning of your music business.
Invaluable connections with the right music figures, radio, music labels and publishing houses which will get you one step closer to making your dreams come true.
Currently SOLE Music Academy offers private and group evening sessions in Singing, Songwriting & Recording, Producing, Music Theory & Music Business.
SOLE Music Academy is supported by local radio station RDU 98.5FM, the NZ Music Commission and the Christchurch City Council.
"WE BELIEVE SACHA HAS THE RIGHT ATTITUDE AND CONNECTIONS TO MAKE THIS ACADEMY SUCCESSFUL AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH HER ON ANOTHER LEVEL, NOT JUST AS AN ARTIST WE PROUDLY SUPPORT."
- James Meharry, Station Director RDU 98.5FM