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7 Local Music Academies That Offer Fun & Interactive Online Piano Lessons During MCO

Flexible piano classes from the comfort of your own home.

Cover image via Yamaha Music Malaysia (Facebook) & IDEAL MUSIC (Facebook)

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1. Yamaha Music School

Since the Yamaha Music Foundation was established in 1966, they have been providing professional teaching courses at music schools worldwide for children, youths, and adults. You can enrol your child into one of Yamaha Music School's Junior Music Programmes for beginners, intermediate, or advanced levels.

Student age groups:
Junior Music Programme
Ages two to 15 (and above)

Young Musicians Programme
Ages six to eight (and above)

Teenagers and Adults Programme
Ages nine and above

Syllabus:
- Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
- Trinity College of London

Fee per lesson:
From RM165 per month

Course length:
One to two years

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2. Opus Music Academy

Opus Music Academy was established in 2000, and they now deliver the latest online syllabus through virtual group piano classes that prepare young students from beginner levels to grade eight. Children from ages five and above can attend virtual individual piano classes that are held on a weekly basis. 

Student age groups:
Ages five and above

Email:
[email protected]

Contact:
+6013-7462269

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3. Sunwave Music School

A team of over 50 piano specialists, Sunwave Music offers beginner piano lessons for children according to their ages and interests. They also have specially tailored for adult learners, including personalised lesson plans that are created to meet students' own expectations and goals. Currently, they are providing one-to-one live stream piano lessons, whereby teachers will teach, interact, and guide students via online platforms.

Student age groups:
Children ages six to 12
Teenagers and adults

Syllabus:
Australian Guild of Music

Fee:
RM350 for eight 45-minute sessions (beginner level)
RM390 for eight 45-minute sessions (intermediate level)

Email:
[email protected]

Contact:
+6019-2195156

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4. Vita Music & Academic

Founded in 2014, Vita Music & Academic provides quality classical and contemporary music classes via online platforms. As vita means 'life' in Italian, the academy offers life-long learning not just in piano, music theory, and other instruments, but also in tutoring students in local primary and secondary education.

Student age group:
Little Mozart
Ages four to six

Individual and group classes
Ages six and above

Syllabus:
- ABRSM
- Trinity College of London
- Rockschool

Email:
[email protected]

Contact:
+6019-3819526

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5. IDEAL MUSIC

IDEAL MUSIC is a music specialist school that focuses on delivering a systematic teaching approach according to international examination grading systems. Lessons are taught in a group, or through private classes to ensure full attention is given to each student. You can register online to book a complimentary assessment and consultation by their professional music coaches.

Syllabus:
- ABRSM
- Trinity College of London

Email:
[email protected]

Contact:
+6012-2800475

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6. Watermusic Academy

Watermusic Academy offers a comprehensive list of music courses for children, youths, and adults, including children's music programmes and individual instrumental lessons. They conduct lessons from the first to the 28th day of each month, and students will receive four lessons every month

Syllabus:
ABRSM

Email:
[email protected]

Contact:
+603-79820012

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7. Vivace Academy of Music

Vivace Academy of Music has many certified music teachers who provide interactive virtual piano lessons from Grade One to Grade Eight. Vivace means 'a lively and brisk manner' in music performance, and this music school is just as passionate about teaching music to their students! If you're interested, you can register on their website to get 10% off your first class.

Syllabus:
- ABRSM
- Trinity College of London
- Rockschool

Email:
[email protected]

Contact:
+6016-3826228

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Who knows, with early music education and lots of encouragement, your child may grow up to produce a song or music video as inspiring as these talented Malaysian artistes:

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