Piano Course

Course Description

Piano Beginner
Piano Grade 1 -5
Piano Grade 6 - 8
Piano Diploma
Piano Portfolio

Piano Beginner
Enrolment age: 4 – 6 with no prior knowledge of instrument required
(Students will be assessed on natural potential and readiness) 

  • 30 min practical and basic rudiments

  • One Masterclass or Performance Class per term

  • Keyboard lesson will include understanding of the instrument, building finger dexterity, finger strengthening, good posture, note reading, rhythm understanding as well as music appreciation.

Piano Grade 1 – 5 
Enrolment age: 12 & below with basic keyboard abilities 
(Students will be assessed for placement)

  • Practical only

  • 45 minutes of individual lesson per week for Grade 1 – 4

  • 60 minutes of individual lesson per week for Grade 5

  • One Masterclass or Performance Class per term

  • Practical lesson will include understanding of the instrument, repertoire building, technique, finger dexterity, strengthening, sight reading, understanding of repertoire, technical exercises.

Piano Grade 6 – 8 
Enrolment age: 15 & below with substantial keyboard abilities
(Students will be assessed for placement)

  • Practical only

  • 60 min individual lesson

  • One Masterclass or Performance Class per term

  • Lessons will include understanding of the instrument, repertoire building, technique, finger dexterity, strengthening, sight reading, understanding of repertoire, technical exercises. Potential and well prepared students will be given opportunities to participate in competitions, chamber ensemble, concert etc.

Piano Diploma 
Enrolment age: 16 & below with performance level equivalent to Forte Musicademy Grade 8
(Students will be assessed for placement)

  • Practical

  • 60 min individual practical lessons

  • One Masterclass or Performance Class per term

  • Lesson will focus on repertoire building, advanced performance concept and techniques. Potential and well prepared students will be given opportunities to participate in competitions, chamber ensemble, concert etc.


Piano Portfolio
Enrolment age: 16 & below who have attained performance level equivalent to DipABRSM or ATCL
(Students will be assessed for placement)

  • Practical only

  • 5 individual lessons of 60 min per term

  • Several solo performances accumulated to 45-min programme per year

  • Lessons will focus on repertoire building and performance practice.