Classical piano courses
By booking a classical piano course at S & C, you can be assured to benefit from the highest piano instruction available in Dubai and to study with a brilliant teacher who specialises in teaching the technical and musical skills necessary to become a proficient classical pianist. Whether you are interested in learning Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Ravel or Schoenberg, we will be delighted to offer you expert guidance in classical piano playing.
Open to all adults, from absolute beginners without any prior musical background, to advanced amateur pianists, our classical piano courses are suitable for those who wish to improve their technical skills and develop their understanding of the interpretation of baroque, classical, romantic or modern composers. Whatever the style you are most interested in studying, we will be pleased to assist you in your remarkable endeavour.
Benefit from excellent classical piano lessons in a non-judgmental environment
At S & C, our genuine interest in adult piano education and passion for teaching adult piano enthusiasts leads us to provide you with exemplary tuition without ever judging or patronising you. We believe that being encouraged and supported is essential to make wonderful progress as being inspired will play a large role in your pianistic success. All our classical piano lessons are both highly educational and enjoyable and always suited to the specific needs and wishes of each of our piano students.
Tailored classical piano lessons – Enjoy a highly personalised instruction
Study the era of your preference – Learn the pieces written by your favourite composers
Benefit from an excellent piano education – Study with highly qualified and experienced piano instructors
Be exceptionally well supported – Study with an extremely encouraging piano tutor
Attend at a convenient time – Book weekly piano lessons on a suitable day and time
If you are passionate about classical piano playing, S & C is undoubtedly the most suitable piano academy for adults to join in Dubai and the UAE. Passionate by adult classical piano education and fascinated by the enthusiasm of adult pianists, we believe that we possess all the technical and psychological skills necessary to help you achieve your wonderful goals and become the brilliant pianist that you have always wanted to be!
Special note for absolute beginners – Please do not worry if you are an absolute beginner with no prior musical experience. Learning how to read music is part of our classical piano courses for absolute beginners. Our piano instructors are extremely patient and understanding. You are therefore nothing to worry about and should enjoy learning without having any fear!
Course details
S & C invites adults from all walks of life to study the piano and improve their skills in a wonderful environment that has been specially created for them. Whether you are an absolute beginner without any prior musical knowledge, an intermediate player or an advanced amateur pianist, you are welcome to join and improve your skills with highly qualified and experienced instructors.
Our piano lessons for adults takes place weekly on a set day and time at our gorgeous premises in Gate Avenue, DIFC and can be joined at any time during the year.
We have time slots available seven days a week from 10:00 to 22:00. Please contact Cristy at enrol@sandc.ae to choose the most convenient time for you to attend.
As all our piano lessons for adults are highly personalised and tailored to the needs and wishes of each, you are welcome to decide whether you would like to sit the ABRSM grade examinations.
We totally understand that you play the piano for your pleasure and enjoyment so this decision is totally optional.
We do not follow a set syllabus but rather adapt to each of our students as everyone is different and requires special attention.
We require an initial three-month attendance as we believe that it is the minimum amount of time an adult should study at S & C to benefit fully from our excellent piano instruction.
After this initial period, you are welcome to continue your piano education on an on-going basis.
Frequently asked questions
You are most welcome to join S & C even if you are an absolute beginner without any prior musical experience. Our piano courses are designed for adults who are brand new to music so no previous knowledge is necessary to join. Learning how to read music notation and theory will be part of your piano course so there is nothing to worry about.
Definitely not. We believe that there is no age limit to learn and enjoy playing the piano for your own pleasure.
Of course! You are most welcome to give it a try and book an introductory lesson to find out if playing the piano is really what you want to do. Be reassured that there is no need to possess any talent to join S & C. We believe that all adults are able to play the piano thanks to the expert guidance of our excellent piano instructors.
You do not need to own a piano to start your piano course as the purchase of the most suitable instrument for you to begin your education can be discussed with your instructor during your first piano lesson. He or she will be able to make a recommendation and advise on the best piano to rent or purchase.
Absolutely! S & C is entirely dedicated to adults who wish to play for their pleasure so you are more than welcome to join.
You definitely need to practice if you intend to make any progress. Attending your piano lessons will offer you the guidance and feedback needed to improve in the right direction but a personal daily practice is necessary to enhance your piano skills.
It all depends on your current pianistic level. As a complete beginner, you can start with 15 minutes each day to get into the habit of practising on a daily basis. It should then increase to 30 minutes quite rapidly as you will need enough time to review and improve the material that has been studied during your piano lessons.
Not at all. All our piano instructors have been selected for their remarkable understanding of adults who play the piano for their own pleasure. They are, therefore, extremely patient, kind and supportive. We can assure you that your instructor will never judge, patronise or criticise you negatively.
Yes, we do offer preparation to the ABRSM grade examinations from grade 1 to grade 8, but sitting the exams is not compulsory.
It is an extremely difficult question to answer as it all depends on your abilities and the exact goal that you have in mind. As per our experience, we can, however, say that you should be able to play some exquisite simple piano pieces after a few lessons only.
The duration of your piano course depends on your personal goal after attending for a minimum of 3 months. Your lessons will then take place on an ongoing basis until you are satisfied with your piano playing or unable to pursue your education.
Of course. If you are a proficient pianist, we would certainly recommend that you inform us prior to the beginning of your course. It should, therefore, be booked with one of our senior piano instructors, who definitely possess the right set of skills and experience to help you improve further.
Absolutely. We know how daunting it can be for a classically trained pianist to step into jazz piano playing and we would be delighted to support you in your endeavour.
As we do not follow a set syllabus but prefer adapting to each in order to provide you with the most suitable piano education possible, the content of our piano lessons depends on your current abilities, wishes and style studied. We can, however, follow the syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity College upon request.
At S & C, we understand that it can be difficult for some busy professionals to attend their piano lessons on a set day and time each week. We will be happy to accommodate you but please inform us before signing up.
How to enrol
It is very straight forward to enrol at S & C by either contacting Cristy directly at enrol@sandc.ae, or via our contact form. We will endeavour to get back to you within the same day!
