Music theory lessons
Learn how music works, from notes and rhythms to scales and chords. Get clear help with school topics and music theory exams.
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Piano Lessons in Kandy for Confident, Independent Playing
Learn to read notes, keep time, use your hands well and play with expression. You will practise scales and sight-reading — playing music you have not seen before — and learn how to practise on your own.
Your child starts at their current level. They can join during a term or move from another teacher. If they have already taken exams, we can still help with any basics they find difficult.
Prefer in-person learning? See the Kandy teaching location, class formats and directions.
Learning from home? Explore online lessons, setup and personal feedback.
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- Available
- Online or in person in Kandy, with suitable times confirmed on enquiry
- Teacher
- Hashini Herath
- Learning route
- Preparation support is available for ABRSM, London College of Music (LCM), Trinity College London and School Western Music where appropriate.
Lesson policy acknowledgement
By booking or participating in lessons, you acknowledge and agree to the Parent Information & Lesson Policy.
Fee guidance
Eligible group lessons: Ask for the current group fee
Eligible in-person group lessons in Kandy include four 2-hour sessions each month. See the current Kandy group fee in the fee guidance. One-to-one lessons are LKR 24,000/month for four 2-hour private lessons. Online lesson fees are confirmed separately. The suitable format is confirmed after reviewing the student's age, level, goals and schedule.
Lesson availability
Confirmed lesson times
Two-hour in-person group sessions in Kandy. These are general group-class times; enquire to confirm the programme, age or level requirements and a suitable place before enrolling.
Sri Lanka time · Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30)
Tuesday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Thursday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Sunday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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Piano lessons
What is included
Build the reading, rhythm and practice habits that help you play with understanding.
Included in booked lessons
- Guided work on reading, rhythm, technique and coordination
- Pieces, scales and sight-reading chosen for the student's level
- Individual guidance in groups of up to eight, or one-to-one lessons
- Practice tasks and feedback on the work covered during booked lessons
Provided when relevant
- Annotated scores, backing tracks, videos, recordings, parent instructions or checklists selected for the student's current work
- ABRSM, LCM or Trinity preparation when the student is ready and it suits their goals
Practice guidance means clear tasks based on the work covered in lessons, with progress reviewed during booked teaching time.
You can message Hashini to clarify assigned work or discuss lesson arrangements. Teaching and practice review take place during booked lessons, with replies fitted around her teaching schedule. Messaging does not include unlimited support, additional private teaching or a guaranteed reply time.
Supporting materials are chosen for the student's current needs. Not every lesson or programme includes every type of resource. External examination fees and any separately charged materials are discussed separately.
How group lessons work
4 lessons each month, with a 2-hour group session each time. Piano groups have up to 8 students.
Your own starting point and pace
Students begin at their current level and work at their own pace. Hashini gives individual guidance and feedback on the work they are practising during the group session.
A session can include teacher explanations or demonstrations, followed by suitable reading, rhythm, theory or practical tasks. The work depends on the subject and each student's current needs.
Group time and personal feedback
The two-hour booking is the full group session. Individual teacher attention is shared across the group; it is not two hours of private instruction for each student.
Regular practice between lessons is essential. Follow the tasks agreed with Hashini and bring the books or materials needed for your current work.
Piano students need access to a suitable piano or electronic keyboard for regular home practice. Discuss your existing instrument and any in-class access needs with Hashini before enrolling.
Working through the grades may take around five years, depending on the student's starting point, regular attendance, practice and the route agreed with Hashini. This is an approximate guide, not a fixed completion schedule.
See how Hashini explains a musical idea
A public teaching lesson from Hashini's YouTube channel. Watch the explanation and try the idea in your own practice.
A lesson taught by Hashini
Piano Keyboard Explained | Music Theory for Beginners
An introductory lesson from Hashini's public channel on the keyboard layout, white and black keys, and repeating note patterns.
English auto-generated captions are available in the YouTube player. YouTube loads when you choose Play.
Read the key ideas
- The white-key names repeat: A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
- Use the repeating groups of two and three black keys to orient yourself.
- C is the white key immediately to the left of a group of two black keys.
Who these lessons are for
- Children and teenagers
- Students who need help with music basics
- Exam candidates
Skills students can develop
- Read notation with more confidence
- Keep steadier rhythm and technique
- Build a manageable, focused routine for independent practice
- Prepare pieces, scales and sight-reading with clearer understanding
Progress depends on starting level, regular attendance and practice. These are learning aims, not guaranteed results.
Where we can help
If any of these difficulties feel familiar, share them when you enquire.
- Copying the teacher without reading
- Weak rhythm foundations
- Reading both hands together
- Rushing into grades before the foundation is ready
The Foundation-First Method
Read → Understand → Play → Create
We follow Read → Understand → Play → Create. Learn to read and understand notes, play them and then use your skills to create music. Lessons follow a clear plan at your own pace.
1
Read
Read a short phrase from the score, including its notes and rhythm.
2
Understand
Work out the fingering, timing and musical shape before repeating it.
3
Play
Play the phrase slowly, listen and use feedback to improve it.
4
Create
Use a simple rhythm or melody idea to begin making music of your own when appropriate.
Teaching, guidance and review
Your first month: a clear start and a review
A clear plan for what Hashini provides, with the work chosen for your starting point.
1
Review your starting point
In early lessons, Hashini looks at your experience, current work and learning needs so the teaching starts at a suitable level.
2
Choose a manageable focus
Hashini chooses suitable foundation work and a learning focus that fits your starting point and goals.
3
Know what to practise
You receive clear practice tasks based on the work covered in each lesson. Previous work is revisited during lessons, with feedback to guide the next task.
4
Review after four lessons
After four lessons, Hashini reviews the work with you during booked teaching time and explains what to continue, revisit or work on next.
Guidance and the four-lesson review take place within booked lessons. The work and pace depend on the student; four lessons do not promise a particular musical standard, exam readiness or an examination result.
Work chosen for piano lessons
Find a suitable starting point by looking at reading, rhythm, posture and any previous playing experience.
Work on manageable note-reading, coordination and playing tasks. Returning students can revisit gaps in their foundations.
Practice tasks are agreed around the student's current work. Scores, recordings, parent instructions and other supporting resources are selected when useful, rather than supplied as a fixed package every week.
Know what to practise at home
Practice guidance means clear tasks based on the work covered in lessons, with progress reviewed during booked teaching time.
A parent can ask the student to show the task, help make time for practice and encourage a careful attempt. You do not need to read music or correct the playing yourself.
Illustrative beginner practice task: clap a steady rhythm
For a beginner who has covered crotchets (one-beat notes) and minims (two-beat notes) in a lesson:
- Count four steady beats aloud: 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Clap one crotchet on beat 1, one on beat 2, then a minim on beat 3. Keep counting through beat 4 while the minim lasts.
- Try the pattern again at a comfortable, steady pace. Note where the counting becomes difficult so you can revisit it in the next lesson.
This is an example, not an assignment for every student. Actual tasks, repetitions and practice duration depend on age, subject, starting point and the work covered in lessons.
Supporting materials are chosen for the student's current needs. Not every lesson or programme includes every type of resource. External examination fees and any separately charged materials are discussed separately.
You can message Hashini to clarify assigned work or discuss lesson arrangements. Teaching and practice review take place during booked lessons, with replies fitted around her teaching schedule. Messaging does not include unlimited support, additional private teaching or a guaranteed reply time.
More help with home practice
Lesson formats
- Small-group teaching with a maximum of eight students
- One-to-one lessons for individual teaching
- In-person lessons in Kandy where suitable
- Online piano lessons where the setup supports clear teaching
Personal guidance
Group classes have up to eight students. Each student learns at their own pace and receives individual guidance.
How lessons work
How to Join Our Classes
Tell us your level, goals and available times. Hashini will help you choose a suitable class.
- 1
Tell Hashini your subject, current level and preferred times by form or WhatsApp.
- 2
Discuss a suitable class, learning mode and the current schedule. Confirm the fee and lesson policy.
- 3
Agree your starting point and begin lessons. You can enquire directly without taking an assessment.
Your first month: a clear start and a review
During early lessons, Hashini reviews the student's starting point, chooses suitable foundation work and a manageable learning focus, and gives clear practice tasks based on each lesson. After four lessons, she reviews the work with you and explains the next steps.
Guidance and the four-lesson review take place within booked lessons. The work and pace depend on the student; four lessons do not promise a particular musical standard, exam readiness or an examination result.
Related lessons and resources
Use these links to continue exploring the most relevant next step.
School Western Music support
Get help with School Western Music topics, including reading notes, rhythm and theory. Prepare for term tests and work on the areas you find difficult.
Online music lessons
Learn music online from Sri Lanka or overseas, with regular lessons, feedback and clear practice tasks.
FAQ
How does the group lesson fee lock work?
Will my child start from the class calendar?
No. Your child starts from their actual level and foundation.
Will my child receive individual attention in a group?
Yes. Group size is capped at eight so Hashini can guide individual students while retaining group-learning benefits.
How long does it take to work through the grades?
Working through the grades may take around five years, depending on the student's starting point, regular attendance, practice and the route agreed with Hashini. This is an approximate guide, not a fixed completion schedule.
What happens during the first four lessons?
During early lessons, Hashini reviews the student's starting point, chooses suitable foundation work and a manageable learning focus, and gives clear practice tasks based on each lesson. After four lessons, she reviews the work with you and explains the next steps.
What if Hashini cancels a paid lesson?
If Hashini cancels a paid lesson, you receive a replacement lesson at a mutually suitable time or a credit for the cancelled lesson.
Ready to ask about lessons?
Share the student's age, current level, preferred format and the lesson type you are considering. Hashini will respond with the most suitable next step.
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