WHO WE ARE
About MuzukidzMuzukidz was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in January 2015. Since then the organisation has developed a platform where youngsters and families from all cultural and economic backgrounds can learn, play together and interact. To date, more than 350 primary school learners have been introduced to the opportunity to receive free violin tuition on an ongoing basis.
In addition to regular radio and television appearances, many of them already enjoy performing at public events, concerts and festivals in and around Cape Town.
Since 2015
Uplifting children and families through the gift of music
By teaching a world-renowned early childhood music development programme, the Suzuki method, Muzukidz supports the many benefits of early music tuition which include the development of academic, social and physical skills, self-esteem and patience, as well as exposure to other cultures.
The ultimate aim of the organisation is to offer all learners the gift of music and by doing so, opening a new world of possibilities – be it becoming a professional musician, or merely a well-rounded inspired adult later in their lives.
CHANGING LIVES
Five years of teaching violin in townships have demonstrated the power of music to build rich minds and hearts. Muzukidz changes the lives of children from all cultural and economic backgrounds in South Africa.
Children
Violins
Teachers
Dream
What Drives Us
The Dream
Muzukidz envisages music education for all children by targeting more schools every year to create a continuous wave culminating in an ocean of children who will be nurtured and educated: a new generation with cognitive capacity and passion.
This dream could realise in a new generation of youngsters who, after years of instrumental tuition, enter adulthood and the age of independent decision.
Through this long term investment in the lives of children, Muzukidz creates possibilities to find study bursaries, employment in music careers, and to share expertise with other disadvantaged youth.
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“This violin is like a second parent to us. It keeps our child grounded.”
EDUCATORS
Our Team
Maria Botha
Founder, teacher and Suzuki expert
Annien van der Linde
Suzuki Teacher
Renee van der Westhuizen
Suzuki teacher
Camilla Driver
Suzuki teacher
Nolovuyo Maha
Suzuki Teacher
Thuli Arukwe
Classroom assistant
SUPPORT
Our Volunteers
Louis Fouche
Co Founder
Carina Bruwer
Business Support