About Vathos Music School
We Aim to Unlock Your Musical Potential
Vathos Music School is dedicated to helping students of all ages and skill levels grow in their musical ability and confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, our lessons are designed to be practical, engaging, and tailored to each individual. We believe music is more than a skill—it’s a way to express, connect, and grow.
Our goal is to create an environment where students feel inspired, supported, and motivated to reach their full potential. Through consistent guidance and a passion for teaching, we help each student build not only technical ability but also confidence in their unique musical journey.
Growing Musicians,
Building Confidence
Over the years, Vathos Music School has helped students grow in skill, confidence, and passion for music. Our commitment to quality teaching and personalised learning has allowed us to reach and impact students both locally and globally.
100+
Students Taught
5+
Years of Teaching Experience
Multiple
Locations (online or physical)
8+
Instruments Taught
Meet The Team
Meet the passionate team behind Vathos Music School, dedicated to helping every student grow in confidence, skill, and musical expression.
Johan Pelser
Johan is the founder and owner of Vathos Music School. He began his musical journey at the age of 16, where a simple interest quickly grew into a deep passion and calling. Over the years, he has become a dedicated teacher, committed to helping others develop their musical ability while building confidence and expression through music.
Charné Du Preez
A musician from Lydenburg, she began playing guitar at 11 and quickly rose into bands, professional performances, and eight years of deep involvement in church worship, including leadership and original releases under the name Ligskyn. Now based in Pretoria, she performs across Gauteng and beyond, plays bass for Christiaan Baartman, and combines real-world experience with a passion for developing others in their musical journey.
Montana, Pretoria
Irene, Centurion
Lessons Available Globally
Our lessons are available to anyone, anywhere! In addition to our physical locations within South Africa, we also offer top-of-the-range music lessons globally via Zoom video call.
Whether you're away from home, have a tight schedule, or crossing international borders, you'll never miss a lesson with Vathos Music School.
Our Physical Locations
Find us at our Pretoria and Centurion studios, or join us online from anywhere in the world.