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.
Learn with Hashini
Pop & Rock Singing Lessons in Kandy and Online
Learn to sing in tune, keep time, breathe well and say words clearly. Practise shaping musical phrases — short sections of a song — and performing with confidence.
You learn to listen and understand your song so you can sing it for yourself.
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
- Vocal preparation can support LCM and Trinity where relevant to the student's chosen route.
Lesson policy acknowledgement
By booking or participating in lessons, you acknowledge and agree to the Parent Information & Lesson Policy.
Fee guidance
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
Find a lesson time that fits
Share your subject, current level and preferred times. Hashini will confirm a suitable online or Kandy class before you join.
Sri Lanka time · Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30)
Singing lessons
What is included
Develop pitch, rhythm and expression so you can understand a song and perform it with confidence.
Included in booked lessons
- Listening, pitch and rhythm exercises suited to the student's level
- Guidance on breathing, diction, phrasing and musical expression
- Age-appropriate Pop and Rock repertoire chosen around the student's goals
- Feedback on song interpretation and performance during lessons
Provided when relevant
- LCM or Trinity preparation when it suits the student's goals and readiness
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.
Who these lessons are for
- Aspiring singers
- Performers
- Students building confidence
Skills students can develop
- Sing with better pitch awareness
- Improve rhythm, diction and phrasing
- Build performance confidence
- Understand songs as music, not only lyrics
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.
- Singing out of time
- Losing pitch confidence
- Unclear diction
- Not knowing how to interpret a song
The Foundation-First Method
Read → Understand → Play → Create
Lessons focus on musical singing: listening carefully, matching pitch, understanding rhythm, shaping phrases and performing with confidence.
1
Read
Follow the words, rhythm and musical phrases in a suitable song.
2
Understand
Listen for pitch and explore how breathing, timing and meaning shape a phrase.
3
Play
Sing a short section, listen carefully and apply feedback to pitch, diction or phrasing.
4
Create
Make thoughtful choices about expression and interpretation as confidence develops.
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 singing lessons
Discuss musical interests and use simple listening and singing work to find a comfortable starting point.
Explore pitch, rhythm, breathing and clear words through exercises and an age-appropriate song.
Students are encouraged in a supportive environment. Lessons focus on musical training, confidence and age-appropriate repertoire.
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
- In-person singing lessons in Kandy
- Online vocal lessons where the setup is suitable
- Confidence-building and performance-focused lessons
- Pop, Rock and exam-oriented preparation where suitable
Personal guidance
Hashini's background as a singer, pianist and producer helps students hear the full musical setting of a song.
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.
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Online music lessons
Learn music online from Sri Lanka or overseas, with regular lessons, feedback and clear practice tasks.
FAQ
Do beginners need previous singing experience?
No. Beginners can start with simple listening, pitch and confidence-building work.
Do you teach Pop and Rock singing?
Yes. Pop and Rock singing can be included where it matches the student's goals and level.
Can singing lessons be online?
Yes. Online singing lessons are available with a stable connection and a quiet space.
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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