Tiki Taane at the La Casa Artist Residency

The La Casa Artist Residency is a haven for musicians, designers, artists and surfers, and an online destination for all those who are inspired by creativity.

Picture a welcoming house in an idyllic beachfront location, unparalleled natural beauty, a space where artists can escape, be inspired, collaborate and create. With every tool at their disposal, including an in-house recording studio, art room and a world-class surf break, a slice of each artist’s stay at La Casa is captured on film offering a rare opportunity to gain insight into the inner workings and creative processes of both talented individuals and groups.

The latest clip in the La Casa series takes an intimate look into the songwriting process of well-respected New Zealand musician Tiki Taane. He dropped in for some down time between shows on the latest Shapeshifter tour, where he contributes as their live sound engineer. His time spent writing songs and recording in the makeshift La Casa recording studio (via the houses' balcony), resulted in a new acoustic number inspired by the ocean and the vibe of the residency.

"For me coming to the beach, to the ocean I find it very peaceful, I find it soothing, I find it exciting - It's a deeper connection. I mean I'm not a surfer I'm just musician who likes to sit at the beach and play music," he said.

Check out more artists, musicians and surfers that have dropped in to La Casa at www.lacasa.net.nz.