By offering music education in a safe, nurturing environment, Kronendal Music Academy can support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of children in our care. We focus on 21st Century skills development that will equip young people with the self-confidence to build their future, and the resilience needed when dealing with life’s setbacks and stresses, while our support programmes help children, youth and their families develop social behaviour change.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our vision is that young people develop the tools they need to thrive, to be employable, create opportunities to rise out of the cycle of poverty, and raise their own children differently.
Our Values
Growth – Embracing opportunities to do better whenever we can
Communication – Effectively sharing data to create clarity and purpose
Transparency – Being an open book and accountable
Integrity – Building trust by accepting responsibility for all our actions
Professionalism – Taking pride in offering a high-quality service
Relationship – Synergy in our partnerships and team
KMA Board
Chimonè Claassens
Chairperson
Chimonè obtained her LLB degree at the University of Stellenbosch and is a practising attorney. In 2003 she opened the trauma room at the Rawsonville SAPS assisting the victims of sexual abuse, as a trauma counsellor. She’s served as the Vice-chair and Chairperson at Valley Pre Primary and organized the Hout Bay Sandcastle competition from 2023 to 2025. She has been involved with DARG since 2013. She has a keen interest in uplifting people from any background to become the best version of themselves with the guidance they need.
Adrian Galley
Vice-Chairperson
Experienced governance, legal-policy and communications professional with expertise in copyright, performers’ rights, media regulation, AI governance and organisational leadership. Provides strategic legal and policy advice to industry bodies, contributes to legislative and regulatory reform processes, and engages with government, regulators and stakeholders on labour, digital media and cultural policy matters. Combines executive-level governance experience with a strong background in education and training, having led the Live Performance Department at AFDA and developed curricula focused on professional skills and workplace readiness. Extensive experience coaching actors, journalists, academics and content creators in communication, presentation and performance. Former senior broadcaster, producer and journalist with more than three decades’ experience in news, current affairs and public communication. Holds an LLB, MA in Drama, and qualifications in linguistics, performance and journalism, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to policy, education, stakeholder engagement and public representation.
Jason Zeelie
Member
Jason is an international board executive and business rescue specialist with extensive experience across Media, Events, and Family Offices. Educated at Harris University (BBA) and Edinburgh Business School(MBA), he excels in business management, turnarounds, and M&A. Jason is equally committed to social impact, actively directing non-profit organisations like Dora's Ark to uplift underprivileged children through education.
Tjarla Norton
Interim-CEO
Tjarla Norton is a dedicated community builder and social entrepreneur based in Hout Bay, South Africa. As the driving force behind impactful local initiatives like Community Cook Up and Love in a Bowl, she focuses on sustainable food security and grassroots community development. Deeply invested in nurturing the next generation Tjarla combines her passion for organic agriculture with community empowerment and is dedicated to serving the Hout Bay community she has grown up in.She has had extensive involvement with KMA not only through Love In A Bowl, but also in co-intervention for vulnerable KMA pupils and was instrumental in facilitating a Department of Social Development case attention with KMA in 2020.
Nozipho Dube
Member
Nozipho Dube has always been drawn towards issues of social justice. She has served on the Boards of Embrace Dignity which advocates for legal reform to end the exploitation and sex trafficking of women as well as Bright Start, an Education Support Program dedicated to low-income families. Founding Ecogift in 2015 was no different. The company was born out of the need to respond to the unemployment rate which has been over 30% over the past decade. Ecogift manufactures and distributes Protective Clothing and Corporate Wear. Nozipho holds a postgraduate certificate in Information Technology and Management from Sheffield Hallam University.
Staff
Dwyn Griesel
Founder & Managing Director
director@kmahoutbay.org
Ms Dwyn Griesel has some 28 years teaching experience. She has a Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Cape Town, majoring in Composition and Arrangement. Dwyn began KMA with her entire paternal inheritance in 2007 and has since received the Inyathelo Award for Philanthropy in The Arts as well as the Lions Club Louis Volks Humanitarian Award. She has studied many diverse disciplines such as proof reading, copy editing, aromatherapy and reflexology and is an avid lover of nature and animals.
Renaldo Wales
Head of Music
headofmusic@kmahoutbay.org
Renaldo started teaching in 2014 after graduating from Stellenbosch University. He has toured to Spain, Argentina and South-Korea with the Cape Town Opera performing Porgy and Bess as onstage trumpeter. He joined KMA as Head of Music in 2025 and has become part of our family. Renaldo believes in what KMA stands for and adores our pupils!
Zoe Guenantin
Administration Officer
info@kmahoutbay.org
Zoe joined KMA as a pupil in 2014 on Clarinet and quickly advanced to Tenor Saxophone. She toured with the KMA Jazz Band to the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival in 2018 and continued as a post-matric pupil in 2019. Zoe has joined the KMA team as General Assistant and has proved herslef an invaluable member of the organisation - now as staff! Her love for children, ambitions to become a music teacher, and her excellent admin skills make her the perfect fit for this demanding post!
Johannes Gideon
School Bus Driver
Mr Gideon moved to Hout Bay in 2000 and previously worked in garden and house services, He then became the KMA driver in September 2020. He enjoys making jokes and listening to music! Mr Gideon is a wonderful, friendly person who safely transports our pupils every day and always with a smile on his face.
Zizipho Mkrwala
Kitchen & Household
Zizipho is a fun, loving person who grew up in Tsolo in the Eastern Cape. She is a genuine people's person and loves to cook hearty meals for our pupils. Zizi has vast experience as a home nurse and is a secret mathematics wizard!
Marchané Janeke
Social Worker
Marchané is a qualified and registered clinical social worker, focusing on a holistic approach to the healing journey of all. With 13 years of experience using Art and Play during sessions with children of all ages, Marchané believes in their potential and equipping them with the skills needed to grow into healthy functioning adults.
To be confirmed
Music Therapist
Coming soon
Teachers
Simon Van Harte
Bass Teacher
With a BSc. Chemical Science degree behind him, Simon has focused his working life on teaching bass. As an alumni of the distinguished Bergvliet High School Jazz bands, Simon learnt his skills from Cape Town aficionado, Darryl Andrews, whilst also serving in the prestigious George Werner Little Giants Jazz Band. He has extensive experience as a bass player in numerous productions and bands and is presently resident bass teacher at Bergvliet High School.
Stanislav Angelov
Accordion and Orchestra Teacher
Stanislav received numerous awards prior to 1985 and was accepted at The Academy of Music and Dance in Plovdiv-Bulgaria, where he studied Accordion with Prof. Peter Marinov and graduated with a degree in Accordion in 1991. Whilst teaching at the Constantine Preslavsky University in Shumen, Stanislav competed and performed in Bulgaria, France and Poland as a soloist or member of different ensembles orchestras. In 1992 he moved to Cape Town, where he now performs, records and teaches. Stanislav has recorded for the SABC as well as for many radio and TV adverts and has featured on many South African Artistes’ releases.
Mulalo Mphaphuli
Flute and Recorder Teacher
Mulalo Mphaphuli holds a BMus in Western Classical Music specialising in Flute performance and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education both from the University of Cape Town. He says, "Having been privileged enough to have been exposed to music from a young age I would like to share the joys and the benefits of practical music making where I hope to inspire creativity and freedom of expression."
Femke Bakker-Limburg
Violin Teacher
A classically trained Violinist and experienced violin teacher, Femke has over 20 years experience in music education for all ages. Qualified with a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands, she also lead a number of music ensembles performing and touring in Europe and America, including a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York. Femke is passionate about teaching children and believes Plato’s philosophy: “Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything”.
Keegan Steenkamp
Brass Instruments Teacher
Keegan specialized in Jazz Performance, at the UCT South African College of Music, where he graduated with a Bachelors of Music in 2017. Before heading out to Japan to teach English for a year, Keegan taught Trumpet at South Peninsula High School. Keegan has performed extensively in Cape Town, participating in various festivals and the Kirstenbosch SummerConcert Series.
Judith Stiller
Piano and Recorder Teacher
Judith has a BMus from the University of Bloemfontein and has been teaching music since 1997 at various primary and high schools. She is passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space for children in her teaching space and enjoys being part of the warm home environment at KMA. She is also an avid Hiking and Mountain Biking enthusiast and has completed the Comrades Marathon 5 times!
Keketso Bolofo
African Instruments Teacher
Keketso graduated from the UCT South African College of Music with a post graduate diploma in African Instruments. He has performed extensively with South African African Instruments extraordinaire, Dizu Plaatjies, including Ibuymabo. Keketso has taught marimbas since 2015 for the Nyanga Arts Development Centre, SACM, SACS High School and the Amagongo Arts Programme. Keketso is passionate about spreading the art of playing indigenous African Instruments and believes that every human being should at least be able to play one musical instrument as a way to de-stress.
Tefo Mahola
Drumkit teacher
Tefo is a jazz musician, performing artist and composer from Gugulethu, Cape Town. In 2020 he released his debut album, First Offering, which received the Mzantsi Jazz Award for Best Jazz Album of 2021. He has played with many big names including Youssou N'Dour and Mulatu Astatke, and was selected to represent South Africa as part of MAISHA, a delegation of 12 musicians representing the African and European Union.
Lebohang Banda
Recorder and Singing Teacher
Lebohang Banda is a vocalist from Guguletu who has recently completed her Bachelor of Music specialising in Jazz studies under the tutelage of Nomfundo Xaluva. In 2020 and 2023 Lebohang was part of the UCT jazz choir that took part in Starlight classics and in 2020 she performed in the ArtsCape Youth Jazz festival under the mentorship of Amanda Tiffin and Mandisa Dyantis. As much as she loves performing she has a passion for teaching and community music projects, and has plans and dreams of developing the community she comes from through music education.
Nolutho Macaleni
Violin Teacher
Nolutho started her professional performing career with the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra in 2016 and has been teaching at the Beau Soleil Music Centre’s IFIDYOLI outreach programme since 2021. With a natural affinity for the arts, Nolutho acts, sings, sews, and plays African instruments. She has received a number of awards for her Trinity London Guildhall examinations and was a member of the Franschoek Music Workshop for four years.
Jaryd Philander
Guitar Teacher
Jaryd is the Music director at RedPost Church, based in Rondebosch, and has been taught by some of the finest Cape Town guitarists including Alvin Dyers and Michael Bester. His jazz band, Ntsikelelo, is a regular fixture at various venues in and around Cape Town, such as the Drawing Room Café, Jazz in the Native Yards, The Commons, Art of Duplicity, Urban Soul Café and Selective Live. As an artist, he wants wish to establish his brand abroad, with a fusion of sounds combining African, Bebop and Modern Jazz. He is also a personal trainer by trade!
Kezia Dawson
Violin Teacher
Kezia has been playing the violin for 17 years and have experience teaching students of all ages. She studied Music Performance at the University of Cape Town under the guidance of Farida Bacharova. Her love for the violin began in childhood, and the instrument has shaped her life in meaningful ways teaching her discipline, creativity, and a deeper connection to music. Alongside teaching, she enjoys performing at events with the electric violin and discovering new ways to experiment with music. She's passionate about helping students see that music, and the violin in particular, can enrich their lives far beyond listening.
Grant Brasler
Piano Teacher
Grant was awarded the Claude Browne Organ Scholarship for post-matric studies at Bishops school in 1993 and the Stephanus Zondagh Overseas Organ Scholarship from UNISA in 2000.He was a founder member of the ensemble Camerata Tinta Barocca, now known as the Cape Town Baroque Ensemble. Grant has been Organist and Master of the Choristers at St George’s Cathedral since 2013 As an organ accompanist he has appeared with many of Cape Town’s leading choirs and, in addition to his role at St George’s Cathedral, Grant teaches the organ and piano and he serves as Chairman of the Western Cape branch of the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM).
Jaydon Martin
Brass and Recorder
Jaydon completed his Diploma in Music Performance at the University of Cape Town in 2023. Since graduating, he has devoted himself to both teaching and performing, with a strong focus on chamber and orchestral music. His performance experience includes collaborations with the Ubunthu Brass Quintet and the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2025, Jaydon broadened his artistic scope by performing as part of an ensemble with DJ Black Coffee at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. He has also enriched his musical development through a masterclass with Marco Silva at the 2023 Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival. Jaydon brings his passion for performance, creativity, and education into every musical environment he enters.
Kamva Maxesibe
Pupil Supervisor
Kamva is an inquisitive and reserved individual, always seeking to learn and explore new ideas. After matriculating in 2021 he took a gap year during which he volunteered at Sakhisizwe Youth Development Program in Imizamo Yethu, assisting kids with reading, homework and Matric Maths. He is currently studying a diploma in real estate through CPUT, expecting to graduate in 2026.
Shivonne Anthony
Pupil Supervisor
Shivonne has found her role at KMA as pupil supervisor rewarding, learning how to communicate more, love more and respect more. For the last 14 years she has also been involved with "Snooza Innovations", where she is in charge of quality control, packing and dispatching.