INFORMAL AND PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS, DRUM LESSONS, UKULELE LESSONS AND SINGING / VOCAL TRAINING IN CENTURION & PRETORIA >>

 

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About the School:

We have teachers in various locations throughout Pretoria East/North & Centurion, as well as travelling teachers, that offer lessons in the comfort of your own home!

We are focused on teaching guitar (acoustic & electric), bass guitar, keyboard, piano, ukulele, drums and singing, in a relaxed, informal setting. You will not only learn how to play your instrument, but understand music in general, and how to apply it to your playing. Lessons are private, as it’s easier to learn while receiving undivided attention. (Special arrangements can be made for friends or family members wanting to take group lessons together)

No prior experience is needed, as we will cover everything from the start: how the instrument works, how your strings work (where applicable), notes, chords, scales, finger exercising, rhythm, time signatures, basics in how to read music, tablature, how to tune the guitar, ukulele or drums, how to look after your instrument, and even what to look out for when purchasing your instrument. You can take lessons on acoustic or electric instruments.

If you do have prior experience, we will continue from wherever you are with your playing. Both beginners and intermediate players will get the opportunity to choose their personal favourite songs, and learn how to play them, as it’s easier to learn while having fun.

All our teachers are fluent in Afrikaans and English. Lessons can be presented according to your language preference.

As the goal is to keep the lessons as informal and relaxed as possible, we don’t do exams or grading. 

All ages are welcome! 
 

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About the teachers:

Rudolph Botha
GUITAR & UKULELE
(Pierre van Ryneveld, Centurion)

Konstant de la Porte
GUITAR ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC
(Clubview & Mobile)

Rudolph

Konstant

I started playing guitar at the age of 9, and have been playing ever since. During my high school years, I started playing in bands and doing live shows. Currently, I'm the full-time guitar player for Afrikaans artist & songwriter Appel. Furthermore, I’ve appeared on stage with artists / bands such as Leah, Willem Botha, Lee Scott, Brendan Peyper, Kurt Darren, Gerhard Steyn, Ghapi, Joe F, Elvis se Seun, Albert de Wet, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Black Era, Wolraad Woltemade, as well as various worship bands in church. I’ve been teaching music since 2008, and I have seen a lot of young guitarists grow in their musicianship!

I offer guitar and ukulele lessons.

Hi, my name is Konstant de la Porte.

I’m a professional live guitarist having had the privilege to play all over South Africa. I fell in love with playing the guitar at the age of 14 and have worked with bands/artist like, Candi Black, I Believe In Giants, Leah, Willem Botha, Franja du Plessis, Eloff and currently Elandré. I play both electric or acoustic guitar and can also play the ukelele. I love working with people and being part of their musical journey and development. I’m fluent in Afrikaans and English.

I’m looking forward to be a part of your musical journey!

Roelof Groenewald
GUITAR/UKULELE/ MUSIC PRODUCTION
(Lyttelton, Centurion)

At the tender age of 11, Roelof enrolled at Rudolph Botha Guitar School as a guitar student in 2012. 
 

Roelof’s passion for music, and specifically the guitar, grew significantly over the next few years. 

After becoming very skilled in both acoustic and electric guitar, still in school, Roelof started playing in bands, both in school and church.

Roelof has been teaching guitar lessons since middle high school. 

After finishing school, Roelof continued working on completing his Rockschool Music Performance Certificates, and studied Music Production and Composition during his first year. 

After that, he studied music at “Campus Of Performing Arts”. 

Currently, Roelof is a full-time musician and music teacher. He plays for a variety of Alternative Rock bands such as Graze Us!, Distortion For Emphasis, as well as Afrikaans artists like Eloff and Wilma van Heerden.

Roelof is also starting to make waves in his industry as a producer/recording engineer, and has his own YouTube channel, covering various aspects of his musical journey. 

Roelof can teach guitar, ukulele, and music production.

He enjoys working with people, and his outgoing, yet humble personality makes any learner feel comfortable.  

Nicola’s musical and singing background is rich and varied. 

She started singing at the age of 5, and has since gained valuable experience as a recording artist, lead singer in various bands, as well as being a solo artist, writing and performing her own music.

She has received years of vocal training that she carried throughout her career, opening doors to different genres like Pop, Rock, Country, Blues, R&B and more!

She performs at local venues like Railways, Industrial Coffee Works, Francois van Coke’s bar and many more. 

With the right guidance and enough practice, anyone can sing! Lessons will take place in the comfort of your own home. Nicola’s goal is to create a safe and creative space to find your voice, and sing to your full potential. 
 

Ruan Reynecke
GUITAR ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC

(Meyerspark & Mobile)

I started playing guitar after high school, and quickly fell in love with the instrument. 

After school, I studied to become a school teacher. Thereafter, I worked as a teacher at Laerskool Kalie de Haas in Standerton, teaching both academic, and music subjects.

After a few years, I decided that music is my main passion, so I packed up my things and headed to the city. 

I started playing live shows, both in the secular industry, as well as in church.

Soon after that, I started offering guitar lessons, as I have a passion for both music, and teaching. 

I love seeing how students progress and learn new skills on the guitar, as well as observing the enjoyment that guitar can bring. 

I give lessons on acoustic and electric guitar. I am currently the lead guitar player for Afrikaans chart topping artist Dodo Nyoka, playing shows all over the country.

Stiaan has been playing guitar since the age of 15, and joined Rudolph Botha Guitar School early 2013. He's been part of rock bands like Wicked Stixx, Them Dirty Shrikes, Skinee Sunrise, and also performs on his own. Furthermore, Stiaan has also been in various worship bands, and runs his own home studio, where he hosts his guitar lessons as well. Stiaan is a highly skilled beginner and intermediate guitar teacher, and has taught many children and adults.

Jako Meyer - SINGING LESSONS
(in the comfort of your own home)

Even though JAKO MEYER, singer, writer and actor, has barely started his career in the entertainment industry of South Africa, his repertoire already speaks for itself.

After matriculating from Hugenote High School in 2003, Jako acquires a BA Law Degree and NGOS qualification from NWU by 2010. In 2009 he completes a drama course under Drikus Volschenk and he forms part of Die Alabama Studentegeselskap, a PUK revue group which tours nationwide. Jako also forms part of Veritas Mens Residence’s Sêr Group in 2005, which competes in Nationals in Stellenbosch that year. In 2006 he forms part of renowned music group, Flip A Coin. From 2006 to 2009, Jako enters the music world as lead singer of the band, Die Rottweilers.

In 2010 Jako takes to the stage in the role of ‘Koib’ in the Afrikaans musical, Boegoe Van Die Liefde - written by award-winning Griekwa Psalm Poet, Professor Hans du Plessis with music by Lize Beekman and Franco Prinsloo. Jako is also seen in 2010 in the Artèma Production, Persreën, as soloist with Amanda Strydom and Jan Blohm - a tribute show to Johannes Kerkorrel with a full symphonic orchestra.

In 2011 Jako is seen in Deon Opperman and Packed House Productions’ theatre production, 'Tree Aan!' - Die Grensoorlog Musiekspel. He was also the understudy for the lead role's character, Christo Rautenbach.

2012 sees Moses Metro Man go from strength to strength as a leading rock band in the SA music industry. After the release of their debut album, Konstellasies, in 2011, they won a MK MVP for their song, Samoerai. In 2012 they received nominations for a Ghoema award, two Tempo Awards and two MK Awards, the latter of which they took home the award for Best Newcomer. They also form part of the ‘Huisgenoot Tempo Liedjieskryf’ Competition and perform live at the prestigious MK Awards and Tempo Awards ceremonies, the latter which was broadcasted to 350 000 people on TV.

In 2012 Jako completes another drama course under Nacia Kruger from Playhouse, and joins one of SA’s leading entertainment agencies - Talent etc. He also forms part of The Hammond Cheese Band - a corporate cover band which primarily performs at corporate functions and which performs covers of famous songs from 1970 to 2015.

In 2013, Jako was seen as part of the ensemble in Jesus - Die Musiekblyspel and thus performed four different roles. He was also the understudy for Judas as well as the younger version of Jesus. Jako also made an appearance as Diederik in one episode of Deon Opperman’s television series on KykNet, Donderland.

In 2013 Jako also became a member of Die Geselskap with well-known artists Nadia Beukes, Johan C Venter, Philip Schnetler, Edrien Erasmus and Francois van Rensburg. Sone Combrinck Produksies is leading this project and Die Geselskap offers fresh reworks of famous musical hits (Lied van My Hart, Ons Vir Jou, Agter Elke Man, Nostalgie, etc.), as well as original songs written by the artists themselves.

In 2014 Jako played roles in the short film, Ben se Begrafnis and the Kyknet series, Bloed Broers.

2015-2017 sees Moses Metro Man launching the EP, ‘Spektrum’, writing songs for movie soundtracks as Mooirivier & Sy klink soos lente.

In 2019 he plays the role of Johnny in the SABC soap, Generations. In April 2020 he releases his first solo album, Middernag Kantoor, with singles playlisted on Jacaranda FM & RSG. He also plays the villain, Barry Loots in 7de Laan.

In 2021 he plays the journalist, Anton Verwey, in the Kyknet soap, Binnelanders. He also launches another part to his Entertainment Career, as Entertainment Advisor focusing on royalties, contracts & general entertainment advice.