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Lessons and fees

Private lessons. One simple monthly fee.

A weekly one-on-one lesson with Tamzyn at your own regular time. 36 lessons a year, planned around the school terms, for one fixed monthly fee.

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Choose your lesson length

2026 monthly fees

30 minutes a week R940 / month A great start for beginners to start building a foundation to singing. Book a free trial
Room to grow 45 minutes a week R1 410 / month Time to focus on more technique and repertoire building in every lesson. Book a free trial
60 minutes a week R1 880 / month For students with big goals. Book a free trial

Plus R100 a year per student for warm-ups and backing tracks, added to the first invoice of each year. Rock School tracks are bought separately. Trial lessons are free.

Every plan includes

More than just a weekly lesson

Lessons run like clockwork, so you can focus on singing.

Your own weekly slot. The same day and time every week.
36 lessons a year, following the school terms, or plan your own breaks to fit your schedule.
Catch-ups for lessons cancelled in time.
Invoices on WhatsApp, paid by card or EFT in a tap.
Warm-ups and backing tracks to practise with at home.
A place on stage at the annual showcases.
How the year works

36 lessons, January to December

Lessons follow the school terms, with a break in the school holidays unless catch-ups are due. Joining mid-year? Your lessons and fees start from your first month, billed at three lessons per month.

If you start in…Lessons that year
January36
July18
February33
August15
March30
September12
April27
October9
May24
November6
June21
December3
Good to know

The lesson agreement, in short

Read the full lesson agreement →
1stFees each monthA fixed monthly rate, payable by the first day of each month.
2 hoursTo cancel a lessonCancel in time and you can book a catch-up. Lessons are forfeited if notice isn't given.
HolidaysFollow the school termsCatch-ups are available within the same year. Only with good reason can they carry over to the next.
1 monthNotice to stopFrom October, the year's remaining fees apply. No refunds are given.
Graded exams with
Rockschool
Awarded byRSL Awards
Grades 1 – 8
Exams

Rock School, grade by grade

Students can work through eight grades of Rock School graded or performance exams. Graded exams also suit learners who need them for school music requirements. Tamzyn will help you choose when you're ready. Exams are optional.

"She was the driving force to helping me obtain a 96% mark in my Rockschool grade 8 exam."

Christien Conradie
More info

FAQ

Who are lessons for?

Children from age 10, teens and adults, from beginners to advanced singers.

What styles do you teach?

Contemporary vocals with a strong technical base: breath support, range, placement, diction, dynamics and vocal health.

Can I try a lesson first?

Yes, and the trial lesson is free. Send a request and Tamzyn will contact you to arrange a time. You'll get an email confirmation straight away.

How do I pay?

Each month you receive an invoice on WhatsApp with a link to pay by card, or by EFT using your invoice number.

What if we miss a lesson?

Let Tamzyn know at least two hours before and you can book a catch-up later in the year. With less notice, the lesson is forfeited.

Where are lessons?

At the studio in Sandringham, Johannesburg. You'll get the address when your trial is confirmed.

Ready for your first lesson?

Book a free trial and meet Tamzyn.