The school has been co-founded and operated by Queenstown music teachers Emma Wilson (pictured left) and Alison Price.
Mrs Wilson thanked the organisations for their support and said the grants made classes viable for at least two terms.
They will tutor a variety of instruments to years 5 to 8 children, but would consider younger pupils and adults and were keen to recruit more
teachers.
The first workshop and ''meet the teachers'' session will be held in the music room of Wakatipu High School on February 1.
• Details: lakescommunitymusicschool@gmail.com.