The Muse is a charitable trust, based in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa (Christchurch, New Zealand).

We want to make sure everyone can participate in music making.

The Muse hosts classes, choirs and ongoing music groups with an emphasis on world music.

We host regular teacher training workshops and run the Lighthouse Schools project in Ōtautahi.

We run the Random Acts of Music project, the Rockers of Ages and Open Song Choirs.

The Muse is the home of genuine West African Drumming and Dance Classes in Ōtautahi

We have drums, ukuleles and tuned percussion for hire.

The Muse is governed by volunteer musicians who care passionately about equitable access to music making.