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SSAMS Music

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Come and hear the place.

Trial lessons are by appointment, with no obligation. Tell us who is learning and what they want from it, and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right school.

Send us an enquiry.

Tell us a little about the learner and we’ll suggest a teacher, a lesson time and a first step. We usually reply within a working day.

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About the learner

Who is learning?
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What would you like to learn?

DisciplineChoose one or more
How would you like to learn?
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Musical background

Any previous musical training?
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How we can reach you

Either one is enough.

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Frequently asked

The questions we are asked most.

Lessons

What instruments and subjects do you teach?

Ten disciplines, from piano, guitar, violin and voice to theory and music history. Every course →

What format are the classes?

Lessons are one-to-one. The exceptions are Theory of Music, which can be taken individually or in a small group, and Music History and Appreciation, which is taught only in groups. How lessons work →

How often are lessons?

Lessons are once a week, at a fixed time slot that is yours. How lessons work →

Can I learn online?

Yes. We teach in person, online, and in a hybrid arrangement. Our online courses take students anywhere in the world. Online courses →

Enrolment

What is the minimum age? Is there a maximum?

It depends on the discipline, from age three for Voice to ten for Music History and Appreciation. There is no maximum: we have taught students well into retirement, and nobody has ever been too old to start. Starting ages for each course →

Do you offer a trial lesson?

Yes, by appointment. Get in touch and we will arrange one.

What levels do you teach?

Beginner through to advanced, on every instrument listed. Several of our students are working at diploma level. Exams and levels →

Do you run crash courses or summer camps?

Yes. Crash courses are arranged according to the age and requirements of the student, and we run summer camps for children. Masterclasses are offered at all levels, and accelerated courses are available to adult students on request. Crash courses & summer camps →

Practical

Where are you located?

Our school is in Balewadi, Pune. We also teach students across India and abroad online.

How are the fees charged?

Monthly, throughout the year, and billed a quarter at a time, or half-yearly or yearly if you prefer. Registration, books and examination fees are separate. Fees & policies →

How are payments made?

Online, by UPI, bank transfer or a credit card payment link. Details are shared at the time of registration. Fees & policies →

Will you help me buy an instrument?

Yes. We advise on instruments and where to buy them, matched to your budget and requirements, and we run a full piano consultancy service for anyone making a larger purchase. Instrument services →

Do you offer teacher training?

Yes. Teacher training and long-term mentorship for music educators has been part of what we do from the beginning. Teacher training & mentorship →

Questions about exams are answered on the Exams page, and about practice and instruments at home on the Courses page.