Lady Grey Music Studio

11/05/2021

02/01/2021

Our holding company, Dammann Musik, was established in 2003 in Pretoria. We have relocated to Lady Grey and will operate under the Lady Grey Music Studio label. Our motto, "Never underestimate a child" proves time and time again that children are capable of achieving results far beyond what they initially thought possible.
Walter specializes on Stimmbildung” or Vocal development and Elma on Subject Music Support, Accompaniment, Adjudication, Music Theory and Percussion such as marimba and marching bands.
Call us for an appointment to discuss the various lesson options available.

About Walter Dammann:
Walter received his didactic singing training in Germany and South Africa. His singing teachers include Madam Xenia Belmas, Ellka Mitzewa, Barbara Knox, Carla Pohl and Louis Botha of the Black Tie Ensemble. Walter served as official vocal trainer for subject music students at Hoёrskool Wonderboom, St. Alban’s College, St Peter’s College, Reddam House Waterfall, Lady Grey Arts Academy, Sterkspruit Christian School and Cowan House. His Grade 12 students scored some of the highest marks recorded for practical during the DBE and IEB year-end examinations.

About Elma Dammann:
Elma is a professional accompanist who prepares students for concerts, competitions and music examinations. She was the accompanist and percussion trainer at the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School from 1990-2001. She was appointed accompanist and Director of the Percussion Academy at St Alban’s College from 2003-2007. In 2011 she rejoined forces with Maestro Christian Ashley-Botha working at Sterkspruit Christian School setting up a choir that went on to win SASCE competitions. Elma has extensive knowledge and experience exceeding 40 years in Class-and Subject Music. She served as Head of Music, inter alia at Afrikaans Hoёr Meisieskool, Hoёrskool Waterkloof, St Mary’s DSG, St Peter’s College, Lady Grey Arts Academy and Reddam House Waterfall. She now devotes her time in a consultative manner to younger teachers who need assistance.

02/01/2021

Live in Concert at St Alban's College, Pretoria

Recording: Cesar's Sound, Pretoria, South Africa, 2008.Copyright: Dammann Musik.Visit us on Facebook.

02/01/2021

Live in concert at St Alban's College Pretoria. Arrangement for duet voices by Elma Dammann

Music: S. Le Roux MaraisWords: Louis LeipoldtRecording: Cesar's Sound, Pretoria, South Africa, 2008.Copyright: Dammann Musik.Visit us on Facebook.

02/01/2021

Lucien just loved to sing and perform. He was in Grade 12 at the time.

Recording: Cesar's Sound, Pretoria, South Africa, 2005.Copyright: Dammann Musik.Visit us on Facebook.

02/01/2021

Lucien decided to voice his Grade 12 memories through "My Way"

Recording: Cesar's Sound, Pretoria, South Africa, 2005.Copyright: Dammann Musik.Visit us on Facebook.

02/01/2021

Pure passion and raw talent; Anelisa was only in Grade 7 when she recorded "Amazing Grace"

Recording: Cesar's Sound, Sterkspruit, South Africa, 2010.Copyright: Dammann Musik.Visit us on Facebook.

02/01/2021

Busang was in Grade 9 when he performed "What a wonderful World" His voice is perfectly suited for this iconic song.

Recording: Cesar's Sound, Sterkspruit, South Africa, 2010.Copyright: Dammann Musik.Visit us on Facebook.

02/01/2021

At only 12 years old, Alexis did a splendid rendition of "Castle on a Cloud"

Recording: Cesar's Sound, Pretoria, South Africa, 2007.Copyright: Dammann Musik.Visit us on Facebook.

30/12/2020

Coaching for Competitions

If Eisteddfods and other music competitions are the forum you seek to display your talent, we can assist you in choosing the right repertoire for your instrument, to suit your voice, develop your singing skills and stage presence. This includes the teaching of microphone skills and coaching in Karaoke technique.

30/12/2020

Information with regards to the various Examination Boards

We specialize in preparing you for Examination Board Examination of your choice, e.g. UNISA, Trinity College of London and Royal Schools of London. In addition to the accompaniment, Elma does the technical aspects i.e. aural tests, sight-reading and musical understanding, required for the examinations. Elma is also an excellent examiner and adjudicator at music competitions or examinations.

30/12/2020

Recordings and CD's

Walter and Elma have produced seven CDs to date: On Wings of Love (Irish and German love songs), Die Roos (Afrikaanse Kuns- en Luisterlied), On Wings of Praise (Music of Faith, Hope and Love), Sweef soos ‘n Arend (a compilation CD), Love Changes Everything (Songs from Musicals), Man after your own Heart (Gospel) and An die Musik (German Art Songs and Arie Antiche) We encourage and help our students to make CDs as records of their progress.