Want To Learn How To Play The Piano? Here’s Our List Of The Best Classes In Town

At the Music Circle Academy, people from the age group of 4 to 68 have been successfully trained to achieve their full musical potential. Their faculty are patient and enthusiastic and are always eager to share their knowledge and experiences with their students. For learning how to play the piano, you can either learn it as a hobby, or choose to pursue a graded tuition backed by the Trinity College of London or ABRSM for expert guidance. Additionally, those who are interested can further specialise in popular genres like Rock and Pop.

Fee: Upon Request

Timing: 10 AM to 11.30 PM

Google Rating: 4.9/5

The Institute of Instrumental Music in Kolkata is a one-of-its-kind musical academy that specialises in imparting contemporary Western music lessons with a holistic approach. There’s growing scientific evidence that shows how learning to play a musical instrument, particularly the piano, can actually make you smarter, happier, and healthier. TIIM, in association with the international music exam boards, has a set curriculum that will help you develop a sense of curiosity and attentiveness towards learning piano in the most effective manner.

Fee: INR 1,699 onwards

Timing: 4.30 PM to 9 PM

Google Rating: 4.8/5

Academy for Musical Excellence, a leading music school in Kolkata, provides music classes in piano, guitar, keyboard, violin, drums, western singing, Bollywood singing and Indian classical singing. It’s a great place for aspiring musicians as they teach piano through structured courses that focus on sight reading, aural tests, scales, technical study, improvisation, composition and music arranging. The examination is not compulsory at AMEC; playing good music is the primary focus. The graded examination system is an international evaluation process which opens the door to many opportunities.

Fee: INR 2,000 monthly for online classes

Timing: 8 AM to 10 PM

Google Rating: 4.4/5

The Calcutta School of Music is one of the premier music institutions in India. It is probably the only school in the country which has such a wide-ranging canvas of musical disciplines covering both Indian and Western, classical and contemporary music, dance, drama and speech. If you seek enrolment here, you need to have a piano at home to meet the demands of practice after school. They follow a graded course and offer diplomas under the three UK Boards. As a student, you will be encouraged to perform in concerts held by the school regularly. 

Fee: INR 430 onwards, can go up to INR 13,000 depending on the level and frequency of classes.

Timing: 10 AM to 5 PM

Google Rating: 4.3/5

NSM is a popular choice for learning piano, keyboard, guitar, violin, drums, flute, tabla, singing (Indian singing, Western singing, Bollywood singing), and dance (Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Rabindra Nritya). They offer international certifications from Trinity College London and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. NSM hosts regular music concerts and competitions, which provide a unique platform to their students. If you want to learn piano as a hobby and do not wish to sit for the examination, then let the school know, and they will skip the technical aspects required for international certification. 

Fee: Upon Request. For demo classes, up to 3 demo classes will be provided for free. From the 4th demo class onward, a fee of INR 50 will be applicable per demo class.

Timing: 1 PM to 9 PM

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Kodaly India is an organisation of music pedagogues committed to the philosophy that ‘music is for everyone’. Believing that music education is the right of every child, they established a sequential, cumulative and developmental program based on an aural-vocal approach and fun-filled learning, which is the most inclusive and effective way to develop musical literacy for people of all age groups. No matter which age group you belong to, if you have the zeal to learn to play the piano, they have something for everyone, from toddlers to the aged. 

Fee: Upon Request

Timing: 3 PM to 8 PM

The Violin Brothers set up their music school in Salt Lake with the primary aim of imparting proper training to budding musicians in Western Classical Music. They believe music is excellent as both a hobby and a career. Studying music encourages self-discipline and diligence, both traits that will hold you in good stead wherever life takes you. It doesn’t matter whether you are aged 7 or 70, you can enrol with the Violin Brothers for lessons in learning how to play the piano; it will work as an excellent leisure-time activity and help in erasing the cares and tribulations of life.

Fee: INR 3,000 onwards

Timing: 3 PM to 7 PM, Closed on Tuesday

Google Rating: 4.5/5