Thanks for your interest in music lessons! I offer my experience as a performing pianist, active collaborator, composer, and student of music, to help shape your learning path and artistry.

Based in Bangalore, I am an internationally active pianist, composer and teacher with two decades of professional experience in the areas of world music, jazz, and contemporary improvised music. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2007, and have since been a returning faculty member at the Global Music Institute (India).

Teaching has been a rewarding aspect of my career, allowing me to contribute to India’s music scene at a roots level. Most of my students are intermediate/professional musicians, seeking to expand their musical horizons through a deeper understanding of harmony, rhythm, improvisation, and global musical influences.

The focus will be on expression through creative, interactive music, for which we’ll explore fundamentals along with contemporary/jazz repertoire.

Format

Classes are 55 mins each – in person preferred, but also online.
Along with repertoire, we’ll focus on specific study topics each week.
After each lesson, you’ll receive a summary of class topics and assignments due.
Please be prepared for a good amount of independent work: practice, recordings, and online research/explorations.

Fees

₹9,000 for a four-lesson package
(monthly schedule, due beginning of the month)

Scheduling

I usually teach on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Our schedule for the month will be made available to you on google calendar.
If you need to reschedule, please contact me more than 48 hours in advance, so another student can be given your slot. I might not be able to reschedule with shorter notice.
If I have to reschedule, I will notify you well in advance.

Application

To apply, write to amanspianostudio@gmail.com outlining your journey, some links to your music, and your goals with these lessons.

All the best on your musical journey!