of Music
Davina Gordon
Violin
Camron Andrews
camronandrews@gmail.com
Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute
Orchestral instrument teachers
Peter Griffiths
highveldhorns@yahoo.com
Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn and Lower
Brass
Peter graduated from the Royal Northern
College of Music in 1992, majoring in French
Horn. He embarked on an orchestral career and
has played with professional orchestras in the
UK, Portugal, Spain, China, and currently
freelances with the Johannesburg Philharmonic
Orchestra and the Johannesburg Festival
Orchestra amongst others. He is currently
teaching brass at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership
Academy for Girls, St Peter's College as well as
at Redhill School and has been teaching brass
for the duration of his career. Peter has a very
open and pragmatic approach to teaching which
places a big emphasis on nurturing the love for
music. The style of teaching is tailored to the
individual and lessons are concentrated and with
a large element of fun. Students are encouraged
to take Associated Board exams when they are
ready which provide a goal to work towards.
Performing in concerts in front of family and
friends is encouraged and opportunities in this
regard are actively sought.
Redhill School
As a teacher I have developed a reputation for
excellence and as a result of my consistently
high standard of achievements by my students
in exams and National Eisteddfods, I have been
acknowledged and recognised by Trinity College
of London as one of the best piano teachers in
Johannesburg. I went on to perform and teach
as a senior lecturer at various colleges, music
schools and universities in Russia.
Eleanor Hamilton
ehamilton@redhill.co.za
Cello, Double Bass, Viola, Violin
I studied at the Royal College of Music in
Kensington, London, from 1978 to 1982. After
this I gained a post graduate certificate of
education studying class music and string
teaching at Middlesex University, UK I have
been teaching for many years and I pride myself
with being understanding and caring towards all
my pupils.
Francois Conradie
fransjc@mweb.co.za
Saxophone and Clarinet
dgviolinster@gmail.com
After graduating from the South African College
of Music at the University of Cape Town,
majoring in violin performance, in 2008, Davina
has established herself as a versatile
professional as well as an attentive teacher. She
has been educating young violinists for the past
six years, training them individually and
introducing them to the intricacies of ensemble
performance. Davina performed regularly with
the Cape Town Pops Orchestra showcasing all
genres of music at some of the country's top
venues. These include Operas like Carmen and
The Barber of Seville at the Artscape Theatre;
"The Last Night of the Proms" at City Hall; the
"Symphonic Rocks" spectacular at the Grand
West Arena and Carnival City. She was also
part of the string ensemble that accompanied
Hip Hop Superstar Kanye West on stage during
his Touch the Sky Tour to South Africa in 2006.
Davina's session work has included work with
the newly established South African Film
Orchestra; popular alternative band LARK as
well as new singer/songwriter Chris Werge on
his debut album which is set to be released later
in the year. In October of this year Davina
played with the Johannesburg Festival
Orchestra in The Dream of Gerontius by Elgar at
the Linder Auditorium.
Band Instrument
Teachers
Scott Wareham
polyrhythmmusicdesign@gmail.com
Guitar and Bass guitar
I’ve been in the music industry for nearly twenty
years. I’ve taught guitar for nine of those years,
and have spent the rest in the music scene with
the bands Marlowe and HOKUM. As for
teaching, I’ve found an excellent home under the
Redhill banner for the past four years, and hope
to continue nurturing and guiding my students
here holistically in all aspects of music. My
teaching method is simple: follow the child. By
using this technique I instill a love of learning,
which encourages them to practice – the bane of
all music teachers’ lives!
I look forward to hearing from you, and thank
you in advance for your interest in spreading the
gift of music.
Trevor Muller
Bass guitar
Trevorbasso2@gmail.com
My main instruments are electric bass and
acoustic and electric guitar. I love all styles of
music but prefer the 60s,70s,80s & 90s music. I
do keep up to date as far as possible with the
current radio hits. I presently play in a few bands
and do as many gigs as possible. Redhill has
got a great music dept and some great teachers
that do a sterling job!
Haydn Goldman
Drum Kit
goldi@mweb.co.za
I have taught drum kit for 14 years at Redhill and
6 years at Saint Stithians Girls College. Students
have the option of playing for the enjoyment of
the instrument. Should they want to undertake a
more formalized approach, they can do the
Trinity Rock and Pop syllabus. Excellent results
have been obtained by students from school
starting at Grade 1 to Grade 12. I have studied
in the Navy Military and Entertainment Corp,
Berkley College of Music in Boston and
Birmingham University School of Contemporary
Music. My experience has been garnered over
50 years including leading my own band for the
past 15 years. I have played on over 50 cd’s for
some of the most well known artists both in
South Africa and abroad.
Edith Klug
Voice
edithklugmusic@yahoo.com
Edith Klug was born in Tulln, Austria. She
studied at the Vienna Conservatory where she
received a BMus with Honours in Jazz Vocals
Performance and taught Jazz vocals at the
Volkshochschule Wien for three years while also
running private group- and individual singing
classes.
She moved to South Africa in 1994 and
continued performing as a professional Jazz
vocalist. In 2013 at the Jazzland Club in Vienna,
she was invited to join veteran American
saxophonist Benny Golson on stage. Edith has
toured the USA, Europe and Eastern Europe
numerous times with various ensembles,
recorded a live album at the Jazzland in
Viennna, and performed at the famous Jazz
Dock in Prague.
Edith also collaborated with many of the great
South African Jazz musicians. These include:
the late guitarist Johnny Fourie, saxophonist
Sydney Mnisi and trumpeter Marcus Wyatt. She
also performed extensively with Jonathan
Crossley, Carlo Mombelli, Roland Moses, James
Sunny, Peter Auret, Andrew Lilly, Mike
Campbell, Kesivan Naidoo and many more. She
opened for Brandford Marsalis at the
Johannesburg Joy of Jazz Festival.
In 2007 she was invited to run the Jazz vocal
department at Wits University where she still
teaches Jazz vocals. In 2014 she was asked to
join SA Idols as a vocal coach to be part of the
Theatre Week in Sun City.
Edith Klug is currently working on her second
album, which will include some of her own
compositions and collaboration with actor and
poet, Gerard Rudolf. Edith received her Master’s
(MMus) in Jazz vocal Performance from the
University of Pretoria in 2014
Joshua Ackerman
joshuaackerman@afrihost.co.za
Songwriting, Guitar and Bass guitar
Joshua is a musician and songwriter with over
twenty years’ experience who, after studying
composing, and graduating top of his class
(AFDA 2009), performed with the multi-platinum
selling band the Parlotones and recorded under
the name "Cold War Candy Drop" for Sovereign
Entertainment. Joshua has done freelance
soundtrack work for companies including Sprite,
Edgars, MTN, Vodacom, Beacon and Standard
Bank under his “And On That Note” banner, and
his compositions have been featured in
videogames and movies like EA Sports' "Rugby
08" and MTV's "Footskating 101."
Piano
Teachers
Classical Piano
topbid@mweb.co.za
Louise van der Walt:
louisevanderwalt@gmail.com
Piano and Electric Keyboard
Redhill School
Of Music
Dr Nita Wolff
Classical Piano
I have a PhD in Music Education and I have
been teaching at Redhill since 1982. My policy is
to enter children for Trinity and ABRSM (Royal
Schools) exams. I have always believed in the
benefits of entering pupils for music exams, both
for the pupils involved, and for myself as a
teacher. Exam entry sets targets and allows the
pupils to measure their progress, thereby
motivating them. Working for an exam inculcates
the value of hard work. The pupils realise that
hard work will ultimately be recognized, and
when they are rewarded with success in an
exam/audition/competition, they learn that all the
time and effort they spent practicing
and polishing their performance was worth it. I
am dedicated to my teaching and put my soul
into it. I do, however, expect my pupils to
practice diligently EVERY day. The result is that
I obtain exceptionally good results with my
pupils in the exams and eisteddfods. I cannot
stress enough the importance of parents getting
involved and showing a genuine interest in their
child’s music lessons. Parents should try to sit
in on lessons where possible, supervise daily
practice sessions and attend the child’s
performances. These experiences are fun,
exciting and educational.
I was born and studied piano with some of the
top teachers in Russia. As a teacher I have
developed a reputation for excellence and as a
result of my consistently high standard of
achievements by my students in exams and
National Eisteddfods. I went on to perform and
teach as a senior lecturer at various colleges,
music schools and universities in Russia. I have
taught at Redhill now for 4 years.
Louise learnt the piano from the age of 7 and
went on to study a BMus degree at the
University of Stellenbosch, specialising in piano
performance. Since completing her studies, she
has been involved in cd productions, playing at
events and is also a member of a band. She is
passionate about teaching music and offers
various styles of piano and keyboard group
classes for beginners to advanced, as well as
adults. Louise also offers group keyboard
classes for little ones.
Sarah Wolff
sarah_wlff@yahoo.co.uk
Classical, Jazz and Pop Piano
B.Mus (hons): Performance piano, RULM RULP (cum
laude) Rhodes University, Dip. Performance (Unisa)
I believe that each child should be given the
opportunity to express him/ herself creatively
through music. I feel privileged to be part of that
journey, and encourage my students to enjoy
the time they spend exploring different genres
and aspects of music.
Penny Jackson:
pjackson@redhill.co.za
Piano and Guitar, beginner guitar groups
Tatiana Bogomolova
dolce_40@yahoo.com
I have an MMus(Wits), a post-grad teaching
diploma from UNISA and several certificates
related to courses in Orff-Schulwerk, a creative
and holistic approach to music education. I have
30 years experience in all aspects of class
music teaching, piano and guitar and I play
second oboe in the Randburg Symphony
Orchestra. I am involved in class music at the
Pre-Primary and Primary schools at Redhill and
am also available for piano and beginner’s guitar
tuition. I believe that learning an instrument
should be a fun and enjoyable experience. Each
musical journey is directed by the child and the
unfolding of their individual potential and
commitment.