Piano lessons introduce music reading, rhythm, coordination, technique and musical expression. At Philips Piano Academy, sight-reading is taught from the beginning through Ajith Philip’s established method. While the foundation is classical, students also explore contemporary and popular music suited to their level.

Piano lessons help children connect reading, listening and movement. They learn to recognise notes, understand rhythm and coordinate both hands while listening carefully to the sound they produce. As they progress, they explore phrasing, dynamics and expression—learning how to give a piece its musical character.
 
At Philips Piano Academy, sight-reading is introduced early through Ajith Philip’s established teaching method. This helps children gradually understand unfamiliar music rather than depend entirely on memorisation or copying. Classical, contemporary and popular repertoire gives them opportunities to apply these skills in different musical styles. One-on-one guidance allows the teacher to identify difficulties and help each child build a secure foundation before moving ahead.

Piano classes give children the skills to enjoy music as active participants. They learn to read and play pieces, explore different styles and express musical ideas through their instrument. With growing independence, they can discover new music and experience the satisfaction of working through a piece for themselves.
 
Learning also gives children opportunities to practise patience, attentive listening and working towards a goal. A passage that initially feels difficult becomes more manageable through guidance and regular practice, helping them recognise the value of their effort. At Philips Piano Academy, individual lessons support this process, while recital opportunities give students a chance to share their progress and celebrate their achievements with family and friends.

Confidence develops as children understand what they are learning and recognise their progress. Our teachers help students work through difficulties in manageable steps. Recital opportunities, including our Grand Winter Recitals, also give children a chance to prepare a piece, perform before an audience and celebrate their effort with family and friends.

Each lesson is live and one-on-one, with a camera positioned above the keyboard so the teacher can clearly see the keys and fingers. The teacher listens, observes, explains and guides the child throughout the session.
 
Ajith Philip’s method has been refined through several years of teaching students from different countries. All faculty members follow the same teaching system, content and progression used in our studio classes, maintaining the same quality of instruction online.

Yes. Your child will need a piano or suitable keyboard, a reliable internet connection and a device arranged so the teacher can see their hands and hear their playing clearly. We can discuss the setup before lessons begin. Younger children may need a parent’s help with the device and lesson arrangements.

Basic lessons introduce the keyboard, notation, rhythm, finger coordination and introductory technique. We use internationally used method books, including John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course series, alongside Ajith Philip’s teaching approach. Each new idea builds on previous learning, with clear guidance on what to practise between lessons.

Yes. Children can begin without previous musical knowledge. Teachers introduce reading and playing gradually, explaining each step and helping the child practise before moving ahead. The appropriate starting program depends on the child’s readiness. For younger beginners, we can discuss whether our preschool piano lessons would be the better starting point during a trial session.