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

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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

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.
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.
Music Instructor
January 1, 2025 - Present
Resume includes ongoing private instruction and freelance work as piano accompanist for University of Pretoria jazz vocal students.

Education

Master's in Jazz Piano Performance at University of Stellenbosch
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Music at University of Pretoria
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Bachelor in Music - University of Pretoria
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2015
Masters in Jazz piano Performance
September 12, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Mzantsi Jazz Award for Best Female Jazz Artist
August 27, 2022 - August 27, 2022
Mzantsi Jazz Award for Best Jazz Album 2022
September 12, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Nu 1 Album - Vuka online jazz radio
February 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services