Originating from South Africa, Mr Barkhuizen enjoys critical acclaim as a concert pianist, collaborative artist and teacher. As well as competing in several international piano competitions, his performances and studies have taken him from Cape Town to Finland, China, Estonia, the USA and the United Kingdom. As an educator, Mr Barkhuizen has taught students at some of South Africa’s most prestigious institutions. He is currently the director of music at SBS. Mr Barkhuizen continues to inspire and motivate students while maintaining a busy performance schedule. He also loves his two cats, Pepper and Kitty, very much.