30-05-2025
Young guitarist shreds audiences at Bryanston Primary School talent show
11 years old from Bryanston Primary School, Thabelo Negovha stole the spotlight with her impressive performance at the school's recent talent show.
Thabelo, a passionate musician, has been playing the electric guitar since she was just 6 years old, demonstrating a remarkable dedication for her age.
Her journey into music began early, inspired by a toy guitar she cherished at age three. When she was six, her parents enrolled her in guitar classes at Swallows15, a music school she now considers her second home.
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'Swallows15 came to my school and presented the classes they offer,' Thabelo said. 'I picked to learn guitar first, with the intention of learning piano & singing after that.
'My favourite song is Valentine by Leigh Fay, and my favourite genre, which I enjoy playing, is pop music, inspired by my favourite guitarist Ed Sheeran.'
Thabelo plays a vibrant, red Fender electric guitar. 'I practice every day. My motivation is, I know one day I can help my parents with money if I make a living out of the guitar. If I try hard enough, I can repay them for all they've done for me.'
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She aspires to become a singer-songwriter, creating her own music someday, while currently performing covers at her music school and competitions. 'My favourite part of playing guitar is that I make so many people happy when I perform. I've seen so many people just overjoyed when they listen to me play, and that truly warms my heart.'
Beyond her musical talent, Thabelo dreams of gaining fame on platforms like TikTok, travelling the world with her guitar, and continuing to make people happy through her music.
Her dedication and passion have already made her a role model among her peers, proving that age is no barrier to achieving greatness.
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