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Hi, I’m Keenan Stevens, a versatile guitarist and musician based in Woodstock, South Africa. I perform with bands and as a solo artist at hotels, theatres, weddings, and corporate events around Cape Town, delivering blues, jazz, pop, and classic rock. I also tutor guitar and music theory to students of various ages, helping them build solid technique, sight-reading, and a love for music.
Beyond performing, I’ve worked in education with Marion Institute, Battswood Art Centre, Rainbow Academy, Pascap, and Hout Bay High School, preparing students for exams and helping them form ensembles. I enjoy collaborating with fellow musicians to create engaging live experiences and I’m comfortable with a range of styles while continuing private tutoring and gigs, supplemented by part‑time roles when needed.
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Work Experience
Music / Guitar Tutor at Marion Institute
March 1, 2011 - September 12, 2025Taught guitar and music at Muizenberg Primary, Turf Hall Primary and Groote Schuur High; prepared school ensembles for year-end concerts; taught ages 7–18 in blues, rock, jazz, pop and classical; covered music theory, key/time signatures, harmony, bass/treble clef, note values, scales and sight-reading.
Music Educator / Guitar Tutor at Battswood Art Centre
July 31, 2012 - September 12, 2025Taught class music from Grade 4 to Grade 9; covered basic theory and history; created classroom ensembles using percussion instruments (marimba, steel pan, glockenspiel, recorder); ran after-school guitar sessions for serious students.
Solo Guitarist at Tudor Hotel
December 31, 2015 - September 12, 2025Performed as a solo guitarist every Friday evening (1h15); entertained guests in the Bar and foyer; repertoire included Jazz, Pop and Classic Rock, with a primary focus on Jazz.
Guitar and Aural Tutor at Rainbow Academy
January 31, 2018 - September 12, 2025Taught guitar and aural skills; theory and Jazz studies; prepared pupils for Rockschool exams; aided in ensemble development; one pupil achieved 91% in Rockschool Exam 2015.
Music Tutor at Pascap
December 31, 2017 - September 12, 2025Taught bass, guitar, piano and drums at Hout Bay High School; supported extra-mural activities and helped form bands and ensembles for student participation.
Guitar Tutor at Auburn House
June 30, 2018 - September 12, 2025Tutor guitar and ukulele to students from Grade 1 to Grade 7.
Guitar Tutor / Freelance Musician at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - PresentPrivately tutored and gigged since 2019; also worked part-time as a driver, technician and security guard to supplement income.
Music / Guitar Tutor at Marion Institute
March 31, 2011 - September 12, 2025Taught guitar and music to students aged 7-18 at three venues (Muizenberg Primary, Turf Hall Primary, Groote Schuur High). Prepared school ensembles for year-end concerts; covered music theory (key signatures, time signatures, harmony, bass/treble clef, note values, rests, scales and arpeggios, sight reading).
Music Educator/ Guitar Tutor at Battswood Art Centre
July 31, 2012 - September 12, 2025Taught class music from Grade 4 to Grade 9; covered basic theory and history; ensemble work; used percussion instruments (marimba, steel pan, glockenspiel, recorder); ran after-school guitar classes for more serious students.
Solo Guitarist at Tudor Hotel
December 31, 2015 - September 12, 2025Played as a solo guitarist every Friday evening (1 hour 15 minutes). Repertoire ranged from Jazz to Pop and classic rock; main role was to entertain bar and foyer patrons.
Guitar and Aural Tutor at Rainbow Academy
January 31, 2018 - September 12, 2025Taught guitar and aural skills; theory and Jazz studies; prepared students for Rockschool exams; one pupil achieved 91% in 2015 Rockschool exam.
Music Tutor at Pascap
December 31, 2017 - September 12, 2025Taught bass, guitar, piano and drums at Hout Bay High School; supported extra-mural activities and formed bands/ensembles for student development.
Guitar Tutor at Auburn House
June 30, 2018 - September 12, 2025Guitar and ukulele tutoring for students from grade 1 to grade 7.
Guitar Tutor / Freelance Musician at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - PresentPrivate guitar tutoring and live gigs; performed at various venues; also took on part-time roles (driver, technician, security guard) to supplement income.
Music / Guitar Tutor at Marion Institute
March 31, 2011 - September 12, 2025Taught guitar and music to students aged 7-18; prepared school ensembles for year-end concerts; taught music theory including key signatures, time signatures, harmony, bass/treble clef, note values and rests, scales and arpeggios, sight reading.
Music Educator/ Guitar Tutor at Battswood Art Centre
July 31, 2012 - September 12, 2025Taught class music from Grade 4 to Grade 9; basic theory and history; ensemble work with percussion instruments; after-school guitar classes.
Solo Guitarist at Tudor Hotel
December 31, 2015 - September 12, 2025Friday evening solo guitar performances (1h15); repertoire ranged from Jazz to Pop and Classic Rock, with emphasis on Jazz.
Guitar and Aural Tutor at Rainbow Academy
January 31, 2018 - September 12, 2025Guitar and aural tutoring; theory and Jazz studies; pupils entered into Rockschool exams; one pupil achieved 91% in 2015.
Music Tutor at Pascap
December 31, 2017 - September 12, 2025Tutored music at Hout Bay High School; bass, guitar, piano, drums; formed ensembles; extracurricular activity to engage teens with music.
Guitar Tutor at Auburn House
June 30, 2018 - September 12, 2025Guitar and Ukulele tutor for students from grade 1 to 7.
Freelance Guitarist / Tutor at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - PresentPrivately tutors guitar; gigging at various venues; also worked part-time as Driver, Technician and Security Guard to supplement income.
Music / Guitar Tutor at Marion Institute
March 1, 2011 - September 17, 2025Taught at three venues (Muizenberg Primary, Turf Hall Primary and Groote Schuur High). Taught guitar and music and prepared school ensembles for year-end concerts. Students aged 7 to 18; covered music theory including key signatures, time signatures, harmony, bass clef and treble clef, note values and rests, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading.
Music Educator / Guitar Tutor at Battswood Art Centre
July 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025Taught music from Grade 4 to Grade 9; basic theory, history, and ensemble work. Used percussion instruments (marimba, steel pan, glockenspiel, recorder). After-school guitar classes for more serious students.
Solo Guitarist at Tudor Hotel
December 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025Performed every Friday evening for 1 hr 15; entertained bar and foyer patrons. Repertoire ranged from jazz to pop and classic rock, with emphasis on jazz.
Guitar and Aural Tutor at Rainbow Academy
January 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025Taught guitar and aural studies; prepared pupils for Rockschool exams; one pupil scored 91% in 2015. Also tutored bass guitar.
Music Tutor at Pascap
December 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025Tutored music at Hout Bay High School; taught bass, guitar, piano and drums; aimed to form bands/ensembles for extra-curricular activity.
Guitar Tutor at Auburn House
June 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025Guitar and ukulele tutor for students from grade 1 to 7.
Freelance Musician and Tutor at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - PresentPrivate tutoring and gigging; performed at various events; also worked as a Driver, Technician and Security Guard to supplement income.
Music / Guitar Tutor at Marion Institute
March 31, 2011 - September 17, 2025Taught guitar and music to students aged 7 to 18; prepared school ensembles for year-end concerts; covered music theory including key signatures, time signatures, harmony, bass clef and treble clef, note values and rests, scales and arpeggios, sight reading.
Music Educator / Guitar Tutor at Battswood Art Centre
July 31, 2012 - September 17, 2025Taught class music for Grades 4-9; covered basic theory and history; organized classroom ensembles; used percussion instruments (marimba, steel pan, glockenspiel, recorder); ran after-school guitar sessions.
Solo Guitarist at Tudor Hotel
December 31, 2015 - September 17, 2025Performed as a solo guitarist every Friday evening (1 hour 15 minutes). Repertoire included Jazz, Pop and Classic Rock with emphasis on Jazz.
Guitar and Aural Tutor at Rainbow Academy
January 31, 2018 - September 17, 2025Taught guitar and music theory/jazz studies; prepared students for Rockschool exams; provided aural training and bass guitar instruction. Notable pupil achieved 91% in 2015 Rockschool exam.
Music Tutor at Pascap
December 31, 2017 - September 17, 2025Tutored music at Hout Bay High School (Bass, Guitar, Piano, Drums); aimed to support as an extra-mural activity and to form ensembles for teens.
Guitar Tutor at Auburn House
June 30, 2018 - September 17, 2025Taught guitar and ukulele to students from Grade 1 to Grade 7; developed lesson plans and classroom activities.
Freelance Guitarist / Music Tutor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - PresentPrivate tutoring and gigging; also worked part-time as a driver, technician, and security guard to supplement income.
Music / Guitar Tutor at Marion Institute
March 31, 2011 - September 17, 2025Taught guitar and music across three venues, helped form school ensembles, and taught music theory including key/time signatures, harmony, clefs, note values, scales and sight-reading.
Music Educator/ Guitar Tutor at Battswood Art Centre
July 31, 2012 - September 17, 2025Taught class music from Grade 4 to Grade 9, covered basic theory/history, and led extra-curricular guitar sessions; used percussion instruments and ensemble work.
Solo Guitarist at Tudor Hotel
December 31, 2015 - September 17, 2025Fridays for 1 hour 15 minutes of live guitar entertainment in jazz/pop/classic rock repertoire for bar and foyer audiences.
Guitar and Aural Tutor at Rainbow Academy
January 31, 2018 - September 17, 2025Taught guitar and aural, prepared students for Rockschool exams, and tutored bass guitar; supervised ensembles.
Music Tutor at Pascap
December 31, 2017 - September 17, 2025Tutored music at Hout Bay High School, covering bass, guitar, piano and drums; supported formation of bands/ensembles.
Guitar Tutor at Auburn House
June 30, 2018 - September 17, 2025Taught guitar and ukulele to students from grade 1 to 7; private tutoring and school-based sessions.
Self-employed Music Tutor and Performer
January 1, 2019 - PresentPrivate tutoring and gigging; also worked part-time as a Driver, Technician and Security Guard to supplement income.
Education
Diploma at Unisa
October 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024Music Theory
Matric at Malibu Secondary School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001First Year B.Sc. in Computer Science at University of the Western Cape
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Youth Foundation Training Program at South African National Defence – Youth Foundation
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Music Course (2 years) at Stellenbosch University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Grade 5 Music Theory (Unisa) at University of South Africa (Unisa)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Grade 5 Music Practical (Trinity) at Trinity College London
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Matric with Exemption at Malibu Secondary School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001First Year B.Sc. (Computer Science) at University of the Western Cape
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Youth Foundation Training Program at Youth Foundation Training Program (Sponsored by SA National Defense)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Music Course at Stellenbosch University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Matric with Exemption at Malibu Secondary School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001First Year B.Sc. in Computer Science at University of the Western Cape
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Music Course at Stellenbosch University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Matric at Malibu Secondary School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001First Year B.Sc. (Computer Science) at University of the Western Cape
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003Youth Foundation Training Program at South African National Defence / Youth Foundation
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Music Course at Stellenbosch University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Unisa Grade 5 at Unisa
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Matric (Passed with Exemption) at Malibu Secondary School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001B.Sc. (First Year) in Computer Science at University of the Western Cape
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Youth Foundation Training Program at South African National Defense (Youth Foundation)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Music Course at Stellenbosch University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Matric at Malibu Secondary School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001First Year B.Sc. (Computer Science) at University of the Western Cape
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003Youth Foundation Training Program at South African National Defense (EWC college)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Music Course at Stellenbosch University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
Grade 5 Guitar Practical
October 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024Code 8 Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Matric with Exemption
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Youth Foundation Training Program
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Unisa Grade 5 – Music
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Trinity College Grade 5 – Jazz Improvisation
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Music Course
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Youth Foundation Training Program
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Unisa Grade 5 – Music
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Trinity Grade 5 – Music Practical
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Unisa Grade 5
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Trinity Grade 5
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Youth Foundation Training Program
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Unisa Grade 5 – Music Theory
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Trinity College London Grade 5 – Jazz Improvisation
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Youth Foundation Training Program
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Music Course (Stellenbosch University)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Unisa Grade 5 - Music Theory
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Unisa Grade 5 - Music Practical
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Trinity Grade 5 - Jazz Improvisation
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other
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