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I am Diale, I'm a composer, an educator and a creative thinker.

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Life has taken me across contrasting landscapes — from navigating the slums of Johannesburg as a music student of limited means, to attending gala dinners in the lavish halls of Oxford University.

This mix of worlds has shaped my belief that excellence is accessible to anyone willing to pursue it with courage, and perseverance.

Music with me

music theory and guitar

Personalised guitar and music theory lessons tailored to your goals, skill level, and musical taste.

electronic music production

Online electronic music production lessons and coaching for beginners to advanced producers.

choral renovation

Specialised programme for choirs wishing to level-up, combining music literacy with expert vocal coaching.

As a highly qualified, award-winning musician, I’m delighted to share everything I’ve learned to help you reach your goals .

I seek to guide individuals toward the discovery of their own inner momentum for excellence — helping them recognise that the obstacles of life are not barriers but the very architecture through which greatness is formed.

I endeavour to bridge the gap between the philosophical and the practical: translating deep truths into accessible insight, offering clarity where there is confusion, and empowering people — step by step — to live with intention, courage, and purpose.

mission - against the Grain

vision - the burning Light

“I see a world in which people are ignited by the realisation that a life of excellence is not the privilege of the few, but the calling of all; a world in which meaning, purpose, moral direction, and personal agency are restored, as we rise from lives dulled by distraction, resignation, and half-lived days.”