- Online and In-person Music Tuition
Comprehensive music tuition by highly skilled, experienced and innovative staff
Be trained by musicians of a high calibre who have excellent music knowledge and an extensive skill set
Offering you all the vital components of music education, including instrumental lessons and music theory. We offer piano accompaniment services, aural training, and are specialist FET teachers.
- School-going students
- Home-schoolers
- Adults
The Music HQ Expertise
- Cover international examination board syllabi
- Variety of styles (classical, pop, rock and jazz)
- Offered as an academic subject for matriculants
- Practical lessons, accompaniment, theory, aural training and ensemble work
- SACE registered
The Music HQ difference
- Teaching a variety of styles
- Quality instrumental teaching
- Learn all the components of music
- Nurture your love for music
Meet the directors
Elizabeth Retief and Nicky Jansen are two music education professionals who graduated together from the University of Stellenbosch. They have been working in the music industry, with a focus on music education and performance, ever since.
With 38 years of combined experience as music educators, performers, and administrators, they have decided to open their own music school in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, as they have recognized the need for music education outside of the traditional school system.
They are dynamic, self-motivated individuals with strong communication and proven leadership skills, and a passion for music education and music performance. Their years of experience have equipped them with the ability to nurture students while bringing out the best in them.
The motivation and development of students and seeing them succeed in their life pursuits, are the strongest driving factors in everything that they do. They believe in the power of music education.
Nicky graduated with a BMus degree from the University of Stellenbosch and has a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from UNISA. She has performed both nationally and internationally (New York, London, Finland, Germany, Australia, Israel). Nicky was the College Music Department Head of Reddam House in Constantia, and has extensive experience in teaching and assessing the IEB syllabus. She co-authored and co-published the music theory book, Iki and Arki and the Amazing World of Music.
Fun Fact: Nicky loves good coffee, cold water swimming, travelling and art.
Elizabeth graduated with a BMusHons degree in Piano Performance from the University of Stellenbosch. She started her career as a repetiteur for a community opera and theatre company. She regularly performs as a freelance accompanist and chamber musician. Elizabeth was the Head of Music at Epworth Independent School for Girls (2010 - 2013) and Elkanah House (2013 - 2021). She has extensive experience in teaching and assessing the IEB syllabus.
Fun Fact: Elizabeth loves cooking, geocaching and weekends away with her husband and dog.
