From left to right: Ryan Hunt (Hunt Properties), Las Lemmer (Squareturn Developments), Keith Taeuber (School of Rock SA), Leigh Spaun (School of Rock SA), Carlo Capri (Squareturn Developments and Cabrico), and Deon de Wet (Hunt Properties) outside the soon-to-be School of Rock Devonbosch – marking the start of a new era of music and creativity in the Cape Winelands.
School of Rock Devonbosch opens on Monday, 6 January 2026, with a Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, 17 January 2025. Over the past decade, the school has transformed more than 3,000 lives in Claremont, Cape Town, and Parktown North, Johannesburg, and now brings its third South African location to the heart of the Winelands.
“In a world increasingly dominated by automated music, School of Rock stands for authenticity, creativity and live performance,” said Leigh Spaun, marketing director of School of Rock South Africa. “We are igniting a movement that creates real musicians and puts them on real stages, showing that the power of live music always comes from the heart.”
Situated in one of South Africa’s most forward-thinking mixed-use developments, School of Rock Devonbosch will enrich the community through creativity, youth development and cultural engagement. “We are thrilled to be part of this visionary Winelands precinct,” said Spaun. “Devonbosch brings together businesses, homes and lifestyle experiences – and School of Rock will add the perfect harmony to this incredible place.” The school will serve families from Stellenbosch, Paarl, Somerset West and the Northern Suburbs, contributing to the local economy and establishing Devonbosch as a cultural heartbeat of the Winelands.
“School of Rock Claremont has been a game changer for my family,” said Peter Stolwerk, parent and student. “The coaches don’t just teach notes; they inspire passion. Seeing my children grow as musicians, while discovering my own love for drumming, has been something very special for all of us.”
To celebrate the launch, School of Rock Devonbosch is running a pre-enrolment competition. Students who enrol before 17 January 2026 will automatically be entered into a draw to win one of ten 12-month memberships valued at R25 000. In addition, students enrolling before 30 January will receive 10% off lesson and group programme fees for the first three months.
With growing interest in franchise opportunities across South Africa, School of Rock SA is entering a strategic expansion phase. Spaun and managing director Keith Taeuber are committed to leveraging the brand’s global success to develop high-performing franchises that enrich communities through music education and performance-based learning. “We are not just opening another music school – we are building creative sanctuaries,” said Spaun.
With 429 School of Rock locations worldwide and 12 more due to open by the end of 2025, the Devonbosch launch underscores South Africa’s place in a global movement dedicated to changing lives through music.
About School of Rock
Founded in 1998, School of Rock has redefined music education by putting performance at the heart of learning. Through real instruments, real stages, and real bands, students don’t just learn music – they live it.