Piano practical preparation
Work on pieces, technique, sight-reading and listening where required by your chosen syllabus. Connect the notes on the page with rhythm, musical understanding and confident performance.
Explore piano lessonsMusic examination preparation
ABRSM, LCM and Trinity Exam Preparation in Kandy and Online
Understand your music, practise the skills your syllabus requires and get clear feedback on what needs attention. Hashini supports piano and music theory examination students, with preparation shaped around their current level and chosen route.
Choose the preparation your subject needs
External music qualifications and School Western Music follow different requirements. Start with the pathway you are studying.
Music theory preparation
Strengthen notation, rhythm, scales, keys and chords. Use worked examples, written practice and feedback to understand how to approach exam questions and recognise areas that need more work.
Explore music theory lessonsSchool Western Music support
For students following the Sri Lankan school pathway, lessons can support current topics, term tests and O/L preparation. Tell Hashini your school grade and the areas you find difficult.
Explore School Western MusicWorking on original music? Composition lessons can support musical ideas and notation; discuss whether they fit your particular study requirements.
Build understanding alongside exam skills
The Foundation-First Method connects Read → Understand → Play → Create. For an exam student, that means reading a rhythm accurately, understanding the musical idea, applying it in a piece or written question, and using that knowledge independently.
Guided exercises, appropriate practice tasks and individual feedback help focus the work between lessons. Past papers, timed practice and mock questions can be used where suitable for the syllabus.
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.
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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.
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Choose a manageable focus
Hashini chooses suitable foundation work and a learning focus that fits your starting point and goals.
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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.
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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.
Previous LCM Theory of Music results
100% Distinction - LCM Theory of Music, Winter 2025
Every student who sat the Winter 2025 LCM Theory of Music examinations achieved Distinction - the highest result available.
Distinction & Merit Results - LCM Theory of Music, Summer 2026
Students achieved Distinction and Merit results in the Summer 2026 Theory of Music examinations, with no failures.
These results relate to the stated LCM sessions. They do not represent results for every exam board or guarantee a future result. Individual results vary. Read the full student results archive.
Fees and joining information
Discuss your subject, grade and preferred lesson format to find a suitable class.
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.
Prefer to understand your theory foundation first? The free Music Theory Diagnostic can highlight topics to work on. It is optional and does not replace an examination board assessment.
Music exam preparation FAQs
Which examination boards can lessons support?
Preparation is available for ABRSM, London College of Music (LCM) and Trinity College London where relevant to the student's subject and route. Share your board, grade and syllabus when enquiring so Hashini can confirm the support available.
Do I need to be ready for an exam before joining?
No. Lessons can begin with the foundations you need for your chosen pathway. If you already have an intended session or exam date, discuss it when enquiring so preparation needs and readiness can be reviewed realistically.
Can I prepare online?
Online preparation is available where the subject, level, materials and student setup make it suitable. A stable connection and clear camera and audio setup are needed. In-person teaching is also available in Kandy, subject to schedule.
Can theory and practical preparation happen together?
Yes, where appropriate. Theory can support the student's understanding of the pieces they play, while practical examples help make written topics clearer. The lesson plan depends on the student's current foundation and syllabus.
Are examination passes or distinctions guaranteed?
No. Previous student results are examples of past achievement. Results depend on the student's preparation, practice, readiness and the external examination process.
Who sets the syllabus, entry rules and deadlines?
The examination board sets its own current requirements, entry rules, fees and deadlines. Lessons provide preparation and entry guidance where appropriate. Confirm the current requirements for your chosen board and session before entering.