I am a dedicated musician and educator with a BMUS and a PGCE, passionate about developing musical talent across piano, bass, marimba, and ensemble dynamics. My work spans performance, teaching, and music administration, and I thrive on turning creative ideas into tangible projects that inspire students and communities. Over the years, I have curated concerts as a music curator at House 87, performed as a pianist with Grace Hub, and built engaging music programs at Khayalethu Special School and the University of Fort Hare. My commitment to education and community work is complemented by my journey as an Artist in Residence at the Bat Centre, and I also contributed a chapter on melodies and margins for Bridges to Equality.

Thamsanqa Dlamini

I am a dedicated musician and educator with a BMUS and a PGCE, passionate about developing musical talent across piano, bass, marimba, and ensemble dynamics. My work spans performance, teaching, and music administration, and I thrive on turning creative ideas into tangible projects that inspire students and communities. Over the years, I have curated concerts as a music curator at House 87, performed as a pianist with Grace Hub, and built engaging music programs at Khayalethu Special School and the University of Fort Hare. My commitment to education and community work is complemented by my journey as an Artist in Residence at the Bat Centre, and I also contributed a chapter on melodies and margins for Bridges to Equality.

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I am a dedicated musician and educator with a BMUS and a PGCE, passionate about developing musical talent across piano, bass, marimba, and ensemble dynamics. My work spans performance, teaching, and music administration, and I thrive on turning creative ideas into tangible projects that inspire students and communities.

Over the years, I have curated concerts as a music curator at House 87, performed as a pianist with Grace Hub, and built engaging music programs at Khayalethu Special School and the University of Fort Hare. My commitment to education and community work is complemented by my journey as an Artist in Residence at the Bat Centre, and I also contributed a chapter on melodies and margins for Bridges to Equality.

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Experience Level

Language

Xhosa
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Music Curator at House 87 – iiMBONO
January 1, 2023 - Present
Planning performances every Thursday & Sunday; closing gaps when there are no artists to perform (solo piano).
Pianist at Grace Hub
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked with the church feeding scheme; focused on community engagement and piano performance.
Music Teacher / Music Instructor at Khayalethu Special School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Assisting music program; teaching piano, bass guitar, jazz theory; forming band ensemble.
Piano Tutor at University of Fort Hare
January 1, 2024 - Present
Providing instruction and guidance to students learning to play the piano; teaching fundamentals of music theory and piano technique (years 1-3).
Piano Teacher at AMP Joza Youth Hub
January 1, 2025 - Present
Piano teaching at AMP Youth Hub in Grahams Town / Makhanda.
Music & Creative Arts Teacher at Sparrow Foundation School
January 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026
Teaching internship; Grade R-7.

Education

Artist in Residence Program Certificate at BAT Centre
January 1, 2017 - May 13, 2026
N4-N6 (NQF) in Popular Music Performance at Esayidi TVET College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Music (BMus) at University of Fort Hare
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Rhodes University
January 1, 2025 - May 13, 2026
Kodaly-Inspired Music Education Program (60 Hours) Certificate at The Cuskelly College of Music
January 1, 2025 - May 13, 2026
Certificate of Participation (Pali-India) at Ramdeo College of Management
January 1, 2024 - May 13, 2026

Qualifications

TELF Universal - 120-hour certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Artist in Residence Program Certificate
January 1, 2017 - May 13, 2026
N4-N6 (NQF) in Popular Music Performance
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Certificate of Participation (Pali-India)
January 1, 2024 - May 13, 2026
Kodaly-Inspired Music Education Program (60 Hours) Certificate
January 1, 2025 - May 13, 2026
TELF Universal - 120-hour certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services