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Polaris Music Academy

All ages · Beginner to Diploma

Individual Piano Lessons

Fully personalised piano lessons shaped around each student's learning style, pace and goals, with clear weekly progress and a warm, encouraging teacher at their side.

A Polaris teacher teaching a student at the grand piano

About the programme

Personalised from the very first lesson

Our 1-to-1 piano lessons are fully personalised to each student's learning style, pace and goals. There is no fixed script: your teacher plans every lesson around the student in front of them, so progress is steady, visible and genuinely enjoyable.

Every student builds strong musical fundamentals, including technique, posture, rhythm, sight-reading, listening skills and musical expression. From there, lessons grow with the student, whether the goal is graded exams, performing, or simply playing the music they love.

Music theory is taught as part of the lesson, up to Grade 5. This matters because ABRSM asks students to pass Grade 5 Theory before they can enter Grade 6, 7 or 8 exams, so our students are well prepared by the time they reach the higher grades! Theory beyond Grade 5 is not taught within the individual lesson. Group theory classes are coming soon, from beginner through intermediate to advanced, with details to be announced on our programmes page!

What students learn

  • Confident, healthy technique and posture at the piano
  • Rhythm and a steady sense of pulse
  • Sight-reading that grows week by week
  • Listening skills and musical awareness
  • Expressive, musical playing, not just the right notes
  • Fundamentals that support every future grade

Who it is for

1-to-1 lessons are suitable for all ages, from young beginners to adults:

  • Children starting piano for the very first time
  • Students working through the grades towards exams
  • Teens and adults learning for the joy of it
  • Advanced students preparing for Diploma

Structure

How the programme is organised

Terms per year

4

Lessons per term

11

Lesson duration

45 to 60 min

45 minutes for Beginner, 60 minutes from Grade 1

Levels

Beginner to Diploma

A clear pathway through every grade

Music theory

Included up to Grade 5

Prepares for ABRSM Grade 5 Theory, required before Grades 6 to 8

Term dates for the year are on the Polaris calendar.

Fees

From $70 per lesson

Fees depend on the student's grade: from $70 per lesson for Beginner students to $120 per lesson at Diploma level.

GradeDurationPer lesson (SGD)
Beginner45 min$70
1–260 min$80
3–460 min$90
5–660 min$100
7–860 min$110
Diploma60 min$120

Siblings enjoy a 5% discount on lesson fees. Fees can be billed monthly or by term, whichever suits your family.

Free 30-minute trial

New students can book a free trial, subject to availability: a 30-minute lesson where the teacher evaluates the student's current level, needs and goals, followed by a consultation with you. It is a relaxed way to meet the teacher before you commit.

Accepting students

Meet the teachers

These teachers are accepting new students.

Term dates

Lesson terms at a glance

Every term at Polaris has dedicated lesson weeks followed by a make-up week.

  • Term 4 2026

    Current term

    Lesson weeks: 14 Sep to 29 Nov 2026

    Term break (make-up week): 30 Nov to 6 Dec 2026

  • Term 1 2027

    Lesson weeks: 4 Jan to 21 Mar 2027

    Term break (make-up week): 22 to 28 Mar 2027

  • Term 2 2027

    Lesson weeks: 29 Mar to 13 Jun 2027

    Term break (make-up week): 14 to 20 Jun 2027

  • Term 3 2027

    Lesson weeks: 28 Jun to 12 Sep 2027

    Term break (make-up week): 13 to 19 Sep 2027

  • Term 4 2027

    Lesson weeks: 20 Sep to 5 Dec 2027

    Term break (make-up week): 6 to 12 Dec 2027

See the full calendar

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Try a lesson first

Book a free 30-minute trial lesson

Meet the teacher, sit at the piano and see how a Polaris lesson feels. Trial lessons are free and subject to availability. Looking forward to seeing you soon!