Callysta van Niekerk
Guitar & piano
Encouraging and structured, Callysta helps students build strong musical foundations while growing in confidence and enjoyment.
Music lessons in Hermanus & online
Learn guitar, piano
& singing
with confidence
One-on-one tuition for school children and adults — in person in Hermanus or live online anywhere in South Africa.
Three things you can learn here
Guitar, piano, and singing
Personalised one-to-one guitar, piano and singing lessons for different ages, levels and goals.
01
Guitar lessons
Build chords, rhythm and song-playing confidence. Acoustic or electric. Ideal for students who want to play songs and accompany singing.
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02
Piano / keyboard lessons
Develop reading, coordination and expressive playing step-by-step. The clearest route into music theory.
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03
Singing lessons
Healthy vocal technique, pitch and confidence — taught by Jasmine Green, who has her own approach to voice work.
Singing lessons with Jasmine →Who lessons are for
Built for different ages and stages
School children 8–18
Steady weekly progress, age-appropriate goals, and music students actually enjoy practising.
Adult beginners
Start from scratch with a clear plan. No prior music experience needed.
Adult returners & intermediates
Pick up where you left off, fix the gaps, and make playing feel predictable again.
Two ways to learn
In Hermanus, or live from anywhere in South Africa
In-person in Hermanus
A calm one-on-one studio in Voëlklip. Best when you want focused weekly sessions in a dedicated space, with the same teacher every week.
See in-person lessonsOnline — anywhere in SA
Live video lessons that work on a phone, tablet or laptop. Same teacher, same structure, no commute. Surprisingly effective for adults and teenagers alike.
See online lessonsConfident musical progress, at your pace
Lessons are shaped around the individual student, with enough structure to build real skill and enough flexibility to keep learning enjoyable. The aim isn't to rush — it's to make each week feel like genuine forward motion.
- Clear technical foundations
- Musical understanding, not just copying
- Practice habits that actually stick
Two teachers, three instruments
Students learn with dedicated teachers for guitar, piano and singing, with lessons shaped around steady progress, confidence and musical growth.
Jasmine Green
Singing
Jasmine teaches healthy vocal technique in a supportive, enjoyable way, helping singers develop confidence from beginner to advanced level.
What students & parents say
A few quick comments from students and families.
"I have been taking piano lessons for years and in the last year I changed to Callysta and I'm progressing much faster. She's patient, kind and trustworthy. She is always willing to help. I love her teaching."
— Ariane, young adult student
"Callysta is patient and kind. She is very passionate about music and imparts that enthusiasm generously. She balances theory and practice very well. Callysta makes it a joy to learn to play the guitar."
— Warren, parent of a teenage student
"Callysta is such a lovely person. Explains things very well and has a lot of patience. I highly recommend her and look forward to our lessons."
— Angie, online student
Common questions
Yes. Lessons are available for school children (typically from age 8 for guitar and piano, and 9 for singing), teenagers, and adults. Many students start as adult beginners.
Yes — particularly for adults and motivated teens. The structure is the same as in-person lessons, with practice notes sent after each session. Most students are surprised how well it works.
Yes. Regular access to a guitar or piano/keyboard at home is essential — it's where progress actually happens. We can recommend beginner-friendly options.