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49 Valentino Drive, Kirstenhof 7945
South Africa. Tel/Fax (021) 7828857 Cell 083 4114889


Welcome to our home page! The Academy was founded by Avril Kinsey in Jan 2000 to cater to the needs of music education and literacy in Cape Town. We are aligned to the international exam syllabus of Trinity College London, and so offer the best in world trends and syllabi for all ages and levels. Based on Ms Kinsey’s philosophy the Academy’s mission is to cater to the needs of the individual, offering discipline, with creativity and care for the person as a whole. Lessons are one on one. They occur once a week and are custom designed to meet the individuals aims, needs and abilities.

There are eight grades to music, which under normal circumstances take between 8 - 9 years to complete. A student must have completed up to a Grade 7 level to be fully prepared for music at a tertiary University level.


Our 5 International level Certificate Courses are designed to provide a practical, highly relevant and professional series of courses that not only offer skills for employment in the industry, and for self employment, but are musically and personally rewarding, because we care about the individual, their talent and their development of professional level skills.Avril Kinsey Director

The Certificate Courses on offer are:

1. Foundation (F)
2. Music Artist 2 (MA2)
3. Music Artist 3 (MA3)
4. Music Artist Professional 4 (MAP4)
5. Music Artist Professional 5 (MAP5)
Download the PDF file for more information by clicking here or send an email to akinsey@mweb.co.za

SUBJECTS: Voice (Musical Theatre, Rock/Pop Idols); Guitar (Classical, Electric, & Bass); Piano & Keyboards; Drums; Violin; Cello; Flute; Songwriting/Composition & Arranging; Computer Music Notation/Software; Professional - Page to the Stage & Studio.

QUARTERLY TERMS: Four based on the Western Cape Government School Terms. (An average of 3 months per term). Lessons are once a week for the durations outlined in the table. Fees are payable quarterly in advance - for payment options, scroll further down or click here.

FEES PER TERM:

 
 
Type of training
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
Guitar
R1370 R1890 R2470
Piano R1370 R1890 R2470
Voice & Musical Theatre - R2170 R2670
Drums R1370 - R2300
Song writing & Composition - - R1890
Violin, Cello, Flute & Clarinet - R1890 -
Professional Training - (R500 per 120 min session)
 


ADDITIONAL COSTS:
Are for music books / materials / CDs and any additional events
.


WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES:

1st INTERNATIONAL GUITAR WINTER SCHOOL - Cape Town (30 June - 6 July 2009)

Principal: Avril Kinsey

  • Guitar Workshops, Teacher Workshops.
  • Guitar Master classes (Intermediate to Advanced).
  • Lectures & Concerts.
  • Scenic trips, packages & outings.

For international travellers combine your cultural inspiration, with the holiday of a lifetime. Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the World and one of the most reasonably priced. Explore the exquisite scenic beauty of Cape Point where 2 Oceans meet or perhaps it’s a wine farm, game lodge or a visit up Table Mountain you prefer. Whatever your interest, email us and we will send you a list of day tour packages and accommodation to choose from.

A cultural holiday where you also choose your inspiration.


Please Note:
Upon acceptance at the CTAM your contract is with the CTAM and not with the individual teacher concerned. All correspondence, verbal or otherwise should be with the CTAM.
A once off application fee R70 required to process your application and secure a consultation with the Director.

Terms:

Payment on or before registration once a term should be made with the director and not with the teacher.

An sms (0834114889) or email (akinsey@mweb.co.za) of your confirmation of payment is required to secure the lessons. 

A  term's notice is required to terminate lessons and all such information is to be liased with the Director only and not the teacher and preferably in writing. 

CTAM PAYMENT INFORMATION:
We offer three methods of payments as outlined below. Please note fees should reflect in our account on or before the first day of term.
The Academy prefers payment by EFT directly into our bank account (see point 1 below).


1. TERMLY INTERNET/ EFT payments: including direct transfers or cheque
deposits should be made: 2 days before the start of term in order to reflect by the first day of term.
2. PAYMENT IN PERSON for the term: you may do so by appointment on the first morning or evening of a term. You may also wish to meet for a discussion or report
back at the same time. Please call 0834114889 to arrange.

3. PAYMENTS AT LESSONS for the term will only be accepted if prior arrangement has been made with the Bursar or Director. If an arrangement has been made, please make sure fees by cheque are made out to the “Cape Town Academy of Music” or fees by cash are placed in a sealed envelope, marked CTAM, and left with your teacher at your first lesson. Any late payments incur a R50 late administration fee.

BANKING details: for the convenience of those paying by EFT or direct deposit.

Cape Town Academy of Music.
Standard Bank
Blue Route Branch code 025-609

A/c No: 276297482

Ref: YOUR NAME

Executive Bursar and Accountants:
V Swemmer and Mc Innes Inc.


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