specialising in Jazz, classical, folk, and contemporary styles
One-on-one violin, mandolin, or guitar lessons
Workshops & masterclasses
Offered in-person (JHB) and online
Live performances for weddings, corporate functions, and other special public or private events
Recording sessions, freelance performances, and commissioned arrangements or transcriptions
Private lessons, workshops, & masterclasses
Private lessons
Violin, guitar, and mandolin Lessons are offered both in-person (based in Johannesburg), and online (worldwide).
Musical styles taught include:
Western Classical
Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, and Jazz Fusion
Rock, Blues, and Metal
Gospel and Soul
Various folk and fiddle styles, including Irish trad, Bluegrass & Country fiddle, and traditional African styles
Acoustic and electric violin
Strings Workshops and Masterclasses
For schools, groups, or individual students who would like to learn how to play their instrument creatively and to ‘break away from the written page’.
Explore the structured freedom of learning to improvise on bowed string instruments, and to perform together in a contemporary ensemble.
To find out more about lessons, workshops and masterclasses, get in touch below.
Live music
Live music for weddings, corporate functions, festivals, shows, concerts, and other special events
15 years’ experience in the performance industry as a solo, duo, and ensemble performer
Find out more about offered styles, packages, and availability
Sessions, Freelance work, arrangements & transcriptions
Book Frances for your next recording or performance
Available for sessions and for performances as a side-musician in a variety of styles, including classical, jazz, cinematic, rock, pop and more
- Singles, albums, music videos
- TV and radio commercials
- film and game music
- live shows, concerts, other performances
Commission an arrangement or transcription of an existing musical work
- arrangements for small to medium ensembles (eg school rock or jazz bands)
- transcriptions of solo instrumental parts