User:Duncan Ebedes

Duncan Ebedes started writing songs and playing guitar at the age of nine. He studied Performing Arts through Trinity, London, United Kingdom in 2001 and received his diploma in Drama & Performing Arts. The 28 year old began his professional career in 2002, cutting his teeth under Benjy Mudie’s Indi record label Fresh Music and working with South African music giants and SAMA winners Nianell, Blk Sonshine and SAMA nominee Cofield Mundi.

Duncan released a demo album in 2003 and is one of only a handful of South African artists to have four different singles from one album play - listed on radio stations simultaneously nationwide. His single "Hold Me" became a massive hit on 94.7, Highveld Stereo in Gauteng and Radio Algoa, in the Eastern Cape. Duncan has been teaching guitar and writing songs for the past eight years. In addition to this, he has held workshops on band / songwriting and live performance techniques. Duncan, who recently returned from London where he formulated the concept of a specialist music school, has been hard at work developing “The Duncan Ebedes School of Contemporary Music", while promoting his new album "Perseverance of the Saints" which was produced by legendary Durban based producers Dave Birch and Brent Quinton.

"The Duncan Ebedes School of Contemporary Music" is the culmination of a three year project, started by Duncan in Johannesburg in 2003, offering instrument training and full artist development and growth. There can be no doubt that Duncan’s passion for music and teaching has resulted in the fulfillment of his dream to create this very special and focused school.

On the school :

Forth Coming Events Forth Coming Events . Friday, July 9, 2010 DUNCAN EBEDES SCHOOL School of Contemporary Music in Hillcrest.

The Duncan Ebedes School of Contemporary Music in Hillcrest, Kwa-Zulu Natal, provides quality music training and artist development for students of all skill levels and age groups.

Now a year old, the school opened in May last year when the owner and founder, Duncan Ebedes returned from a year spent in London where he had been promoting his second album Perseverance of the Saints produced by two of Durban’s finest; Dave Birch and Brent Quinton.

The 28 year old singer / songwriter began his professional career in 2002 and has worked under Benjy Mudies and other South African music giants including SAMA winners Nianell, Blk Sonshine and SAMA nominee Cofield Mundi. He decided that it was time Durban had a place where young musicians could develop their talents, refine their skills, and grow into well-rounded artists.

The Duncan Ebedes School of Contemporary Music is unique in that it offers not only training in various instruments, but full artist development and growth. When Duncan returned from London he was the only teacher in his school and he had to sell a guitar to pay the first month’s rent. The School has grown to more than three times its size. With 140 pupils, 12 teachers, 10 teaching studios, and a fully-equipped recording studio; the school offers its pupils training in every aspect of the music world.

The school also hosts its very own music festival; Platform which, unlike other student showcases, is unique in that it gives pupils the opportunity to perform in a festival-like atmosphere where they are able to showcase their talents and hard work.

for more info check out www.duncanebedes.co.za