Young Composer Program
Prism School of Music · South Delhi
Piano Classes In Delhi
Eighty-eight keys, and a lifetime of music in them.
The piano is where so many musicians begin, and where many spend a lifetime. If you are looking for piano classes in Delhi with a real curriculum behind them, you are in the right place.
Piano and keyboard lessons at Prism School of Music take you from reading and technique to classical repertoire, contemporary styles, chords and accompaniment. Children and adults learn at the school or online, perform at our recitals, and can take graded exams when ready.
Overview of the Program
- Choose from "Basics of Piano for Beginners" or "Advanced Piano Lessons"
- Individual or group classes, at the school or online
- Music theory and essentials of ear training
- Merit-based performances at recitals and Jam'In
- Weekly internal assessments
Certifications
We provide students with a variety of options from an examination perspective, including ABRSM, Trinity College London, ISoM and LCME. We provide piano classes for children at our school in Delhi, and for adults. We cannot wait to kick-start the journey with you.
Your piano and keyboard journey
From your first lesson to Grade 8 and beyond
At our CR Park, South Delhi school we teach acoustic and digital piano and keyboard: classical, pop, jazz and film music. Every Delhi student follows a mapped journey with regular assessments and a Student Progress Report, so parents and learners always know the next step.
- 01BeginnerBasics of Music 1: posture, technique, rhythm and your first songs. Ages 3+, with two lessons a week for children under 11.
- 02FoundationBasics of Music 2: scales, chords, simple pieces and ear training, plus your first recital or Jam'In.
- 03Grades Initial to 3Grade Education Program: exam pieces, technical work, sight-reading and aural tests with ABRSM, Trinity College London, ISoM or LCME. Ages 6+.
- 04Grades 4 and 5Wider repertoire, stylistic control and music theory, performing regularly at our recitals.
- 05Grades 6 to 8Performers Program: advanced repertoire, stage presence and ensemble work, on a mapped journey with regular assessments. Ages 12+.
- 06Beyond Grade 8Pathways Audition Program with Search Education: portfolio, audition preparation and applications to music colleges abroad.
Your journey
Your piano roadmap, quarter by quarter
About six months per grade up to Grade 3, then about nine months per grade to Grade 8: around five and three-quarter years for an average student who attends class every week and practises at home two or three times a week. Aligned to the current ABRSM, Trinity, RSL and LCME syllabi. At our Chittaranjan Park school in New Delhi, your teacher follows this path with you, and you perform at Prism’s recitals and Jam’In along the way. Tap a grade to see what you will learn, and practise each step with our free Music Lab tools.
Debut · about 6 months
Posture, hand position and reading both clefs; C major and D minor, one octave, hands separately.
Practise with: Note reading trainer · Practice timer
C major in contrary motion and simple pieces with a steady pulse.
Practise with: Metronome · Slow down music
Grade 1 · about 6 months
Grade 1 scales over two octaves, hands separately, in keys such as G, D and F major and D and A minor.
Practise with: Chord & scale finder · Slow down music
Broken chords and first arpeggios, Grade 1 pieces, sight-reading and aural practice.
Practise with: Chord & scale finder · Chord library
Grade 2 · about 6 months
Scales hands together, legato and staccato touch.
Practise with: Chord & scale finder · Slow down music
Grade 2 pieces with dynamics and phrasing; sight-reading hands together.
Practise with: Note reading trainer · Slow down music
Grade 3 · about 6 months
New keys such as B flat major, hands separately; arpeggios hands together.
Practise with: Chord & scale finder · Slow down music
Grade 3 pieces with pedalling and balance between the hands; aural tests.
Practise with: Slow down music · Metronome
Grade 4 · about 9 months
Scales hands together in more keys, chromatic scales in contrary motion.
Practise with: Chord & scale finder · Slow down music
Grade 4 pieces in contrasting styles; voicing a melody over its accompaniment.
Practise with: Chord library · Melody sketchpad
Exam preparation: technical work at tempo, sight-reading, aural tests and a mock exam.
Practise with: Note reading trainer · Metronome
Grade 5 · about 9 months
Scales and arpeggios across most keys, in similar and contrary motion.
Practise with: Chord & scale finder · Slow down music
Grade 5 pieces; music theory to Grade 5, which ABRSM requires before Grade 6.
Practise with: Circle of fifths · Note reading trainer
Exam preparation and a recital performance, alongside fellow Prism CR Park students.
Practise with: Practice timer · Slow down music
Grade 6 · about 9 months
Grade 6 keys such as D, F, A flat and B, including scales a sixth apart.
Practise with: Chord & scale finder · Slow down music
Grade 6 pieces across Baroque, Classical, Romantic and modern styles, with pedalling and ornaments.
Practise with: Slow down music · Metronome
Sight-reading, aural tests and exam preparation.
Practise with: Note reading trainer · Slow down music
Grade 7 · about 9 months
Dominant and diminished sevenths, scales in thirds or octaves as the board sets.
Practise with: Chord & scale finder · Slow down music
Grade 7 pieces with mature tone control, rubato and voicing.
Practise with: Chord library · Slow down music
Exam preparation and a performance at a Prism show, alongside fellow Prism CR Park students.
Practise with: Practice timer · Slow down music
Grade 8 · about 9 months
Grade 8 pieces with concert-level interpretation, some from memory.
Practise with: Slow down music · Practice timer
Final exam preparation and a recital programme, alongside fellow Prism CR Park students.
Practise with: Slow down music · Metronome
Download the piano roadmap (PDF)See every pathway at PrismThis course structure may vary with each student's progress and the teacher's assessment.
How your progress works
- Counselling assessmentYour teacher assesses rhythm, melody, reading and coordination on a 1 to 5 scale, then suggests a starting grade.
- Grade placementYou start at the grade that fits you: Debut for complete beginners, up to Grade 8 or Diploma.
- Quarter by quarterEach grade takes about six to nine months. Your teacher adjusts the pace to your progress.
- Ensemble readinessTeachers assess how you understand, perform and respond to music, then place you in a level 1, 2 or 3 ensemble when you are ready.
- ExamsGraded exams with RSL, ISoM or Trinity, as your course offers them, when you are ready.
- Certificate and stageA certificate as you complete each level, and a stage at our live shows, five or more a year.
Curriculum
What you will learn in our piano and keyboard classes in Delhi
- Posture, hand position and finger technique
- Reading treble and bass clef
- Scales, arpeggios and technical exercises
- Classical repertoire from Baroque to modern
- Chords, accompaniment and playing by ear
- Pop, jazz and film music
- Sight-reading and music theory
- Piano and keyboard, including digital pianos
Included with every course at CR Park
More than a weekly piano and keyboard lesson
Piano lessons in South Delhi
Piano classes for every goal
Whether you are searching for piano classes near you in South Delhi or CR Park, lessons for your child, or exam preparation as an adult, our CR Park school teaches beginners to advanced students, one-to-one or in small groups, at the school or online. Students join us from Chittaranjan Park, Nehru Enclave, Greater Kailash Enclave, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash II, Nehru Place and nearby.
What is the right age to start piano classes in Delhi?
We start piano from age 4. Adults are welcome at every level, including complete beginners.
How long does it take to learn piano?
Most beginners play simple pieces within their first two months of weekly lessons and regular practice. A first grade exam usually takes 6 to 12 months, depending on age, practice and the lesson plan.
Do I need my own instrument?
Instruments are available at the school for your lessons. For practice at home you will want your own, and your teacher will help you choose one. Prism students also get two practice sessions at the school for every class paid.
Can I take piano classes online?
Yes. You can learn at the school, online, or a mix of both, and switch between them.
What are the fees for piano classes in Delhi?
Fees depend on the format (one-to-one or group) and how many classes a week you take. We share the full fee structure at your free demo, before you enrol, and instalment options are available. Call 99711 64137 for current fees.
Can adults and complete beginners learn piano and keyboard?
Yes. Adults and complete beginners are welcome at our CR Park school. You start at the right level for you, move at your own pace, and graded exams are optional.
How long is each class, and is it one-to-one or group?
Classes are 45 minutes, one or two a week, one-to-one or in a small group. Children under 11 in Basics of Music take two lessons a week.
Which exams can I take in piano and keyboard?
We prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity College London, ISoM and LCME, when they are ready. Exams are optional, and your teacher will tell you when you are ready for your first grade.
Do you teach keyboard as well as piano?
Yes. We teach acoustic and digital piano and keyboard, across classical, pop, jazz and film music, so you can learn on whichever you have at home.
Where can I find piano classes near me in South Delhi?
At Prism School of Music South Delhi: B-309, CR Park Main Road, Pocket 40/203, Block B, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019. Our South Delhi music school is on CR Park Main Road in Block B, Chittaranjan Park, a few minutes from Nehru Enclave and Nehru Place. Greater Kailash II, GK Enclave, Kalkaji and Alaknanda are within about a kilometre and a half. Greater Kailash I, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony and South Extension are within about 4 km, and so are Panchsheel Park and Malviya Nagar. Saket and New Friends Colony are within about 5 km. Nearby metro stations include Nehru Enclave, Greater Kailash and Kalkaji Mandir. Call 99711 64137 to book a free demo.
Piano classes near you
Piano classes near you in South Delhi
Our CR Park school has taught piano and keyboard since 2023 and is rated 4.4 on Google by 31 students and parents. Prism School of Music South Delhi is at B-309, CR Park Main Road, Pocket 40/203, Block B, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019, a few minutes from Nehru Enclave and Nehru Place. Families come to us from CR Park, Greater Kailash I and II, GK Enclave, Kalkaji, Alaknanda, Kailash Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony, South Extension, Chirag Delhi, Sheikh Sarai, Panchsheel Park, Malviya Nagar, Saket, Govindpuri, New Friends Colony, Okhla and Sarita Vihar, all within about 5 km. The nearest metro stations are Nehru Enclave, Greater Kailash and Kalkaji Mandir. Call 99711 64137 to book a free demo.
Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 to 8:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 8:30 pm; Monday: Closed
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Piano lessons at our Delhi school
Our Delhi school is at B-309, CR Park Main Road, Pocket 40/203, Block B, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019. It has been teaching in CR Park since April 2023. Students come to Piano lessons here from Chittaranjan Park, Nehru Enclave, Greater Kailash Enclave, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash II and nearby.
Alongside Piano, the Delhi school teaches guitar, drums, saxophone, singing, Hindustani vocals, kids’ classes and more, so you can add a second instrument, singing or production later without changing schools.
Fees include GST and there is no registration fee. Start with a short free demo at the school: call 99711 64137 or book online. Between lessons, practise with our free chord library.
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