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West Coast School of Rock teaches music, following the basic guidelines of a London University study, which states "when a student learns the instrument of their choice, and is taught the songs of their choice, they will succeed. This success will then transform into many other area's of their life and learning."

Based in Westown, New Plymouth, New Zealand, West Coast School of Rock is fast becoming one of New Zealand's largest music teaching institutions.

West Coast School of Rock began in a bach in Oakura, Taranaki in 2003. Director Rimu Tahuaroa is a qualified school teacher who in 2001 was a Silver Scroll Songwriter nominee.

West Coast School of Rock is home to the "Rock n Roll Circus" school holiday programs, which puts students into bands and mentors them in songwriting, instrumentation and performance.

In August 2010 West Coast School of Rock Director Rimu Tahuaroa made Rock teaching history, by teaching the Worlds Loudest Guitar Lesson. Also in August 2010 West Coast School of Rock students played at G-Taranaki, sharing the stage with the likes of Slash, Uli John Roth, Jennifer Batten and Tony Macalpine. This event was the brainchild of Director Rimu Tahuaroa's personal friend Garry Sharpe-Young.

West Coast School of Rock is hoping to expand and have a music teaching and performance space in a town near you!