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I'm a versatile jazz pianist, vocalist and composer with a Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance from Stellenbosch University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Pretoria. I lead a live music bookings company and work as a freelance musician and educator, bringing warmth, creativity and reliability to every stage. I've performed at high-profile events including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Table Mountain Jazz Festival, and Cape Town Jazzathon. I was awarded Best Female Jazz Artist at the 2022 Mzantsi Jazz Awards for the album More or Less, and I maintain ongoing private instruction and freelance accompaniment for University of Pretoria jazz vocal students.…I'm a versatile jazz pianist, vocalist and composer with a Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance from Stellenbosch University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Pretoria. I lead a live music bookings company and work as a freelance musician and educator, bringing warmth, creativity and reliability to every stage. I've performed at high-profile events including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Table Mountain Jazz Festival, and Cape Town Jazzathon. I was awarded Best Female Jazz Artist at the 2022 Mzantsi Jazz Awards for the album More or Less, and I maintain ongoing private instruction and freelance accompaniment for University of Pretoria jazz vocal students.

Melorie Jane De Villiers

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I'm a versatile jazz pianist, vocalist and composer with a Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance from Stellenbosch University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Pretoria. I lead a live music bookings company and work as a freelance musician and educator, bringing warmth, creativity and reliability to every stage. I've performed at high-profile events including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Table Mountain Jazz Festival, and Cape Town Jazzathon. I was awarded Best Female Jazz Artist at the 2022 Mzantsi Jazz Awards for the album More or Less, and I maintain ongoing private instruction and freelance accompaniment for University of Pretoria jazz vocal students.…I'm a versatile jazz pianist, vocalist and composer with a Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance from Stellenbosch University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Pretoria. I lead a live music bookings company and work as a freelance musician and educator, bringing warmth, creativity and reliability to every stage. I've performed at high-profile events including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Table Mountain Jazz Festival, and Cape Town Jazzathon. I was awarded Best Female Jazz Artist at the 2022 Mzantsi Jazz Awards for the album More or Less, and I maintain ongoing private instruction and freelance accompaniment for University of Pretoria jazz vocal students.

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I’m a versatile jazz pianist, vocalist and composer with a Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance from Stellenbosch University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Pretoria. I lead a live music bookings company and work as a freelance musician and educator, bringing warmth, creativity and reliability to every stage.

I’ve performed at high-profile events including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Table Mountain Jazz Festival, and Cape Town Jazzathon. I was awarded Best Female Jazz Artist at the 2022 Mzantsi Jazz Awards for the album More or Less, and I maintain ongoing private instruction and freelance accompaniment for University of Pretoria jazz vocal students.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Instructor

January 1, 2025 - Present

Resume includes ongoing private instruction and freelance work as piano accompanist for University of Pretoria jazz vocal students.

Music Instructor

December 31, 2021 - September 12, 2025

Provide ongoing private and group music instruction; teach Jazz Piano, Vocal, and Music Theory at various institutions.

Live Music Booking Agent & Entrepreneur at ALL the MORE Live

January 1, 2020 - Present

Lead and manage a live music booking company; coordinate corporate and wedding events; oversee artist coordination, social media marketing, and production/distribution of music releases.