Piano · Hebbal, Bangalore

Piano & Music Classes for Kids in Hebbal, Bangalore

7 piano reviewed · 636 parent reviews · Updated 2026-06-22 · 4.74 average

Hebbal and RT Nagar share a cluster of music schools along KHB Colony Main Road, CBI Main Road, and Dinnur Main Road. Creative Institute of Music and Fine Arts (RT Nagar) is the most reviewed school here with 206 reviews. Keys Music Class on KHB Colony Main Road is the only provider whose name explicitly references piano and keyboard. Saraswathi Sangeetha and Tansen Academy are Carnatic and Hindustani classical specialists respectively — worth noting if Indian classical is the goal.

💡 String Up Guitar Lessons (Waseem) has the highest rating (5.0) here but is a guitar and ukulele specialist, not a piano school. Tansen Academy is described as expensive by one reviewer — ask about fees upfront. Creative Institute's Girish Sir is specifically praised for keyboard in a well-structured, beginner-friendly format.

The 7 piano studios, ranked

Ordered by overall rating and review volume

String Up Guitar Lessons

↗ Maps 0788 747 2484

Note: String Up Guitar Lessons is a guitar and ukulele school, not a piano school. Waseem is the instructor — consistently praised for patient, detail-oriented guitar teaching that caters equally to beginners and those with some background. He teaches electric guitar, acoustic, and ukulele. If your goal is piano or keyboard, this listing is not relevant — look at the other schools listed here. For guitar specifically, this is the highest-rated option in the Hebbal cluster.

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Parents love
Waseem praised for patient, detail-oriented guitar and ukulele teachingpersonal attention and flexible class timings notedsuitable for beginners with no prior music knowledge

Saraswathi Sangeetha School of Arts

↗ Maps 090660 73026

A Carnatic music school run by Sangeetha Mam and Pranav Sir. Specialties are veena, violin, Carnatic vocal, chanting, and drawing. The school organises karaoke events (Jhenkara sessions) and has conducted Gandharva-style exams. Sangeetha Mam is described as warm and highly encouraging to students of all ages — a 55-year-old first-time Veena learner praised her for removing age barriers. Not primarily a piano or keyboard school.

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Parents love
Sangeetha Mam praised for patience and encouragement across all agesCarnatic vocal, veena, and violin taught to a strong standardchanting classes and Jhenkara karaoke events offeredPranav Sir mentioned positively for chanting

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Tansen Academy of Music

↗ Maps 098842 95357

A gurukul-format Hindustani classical music academy run by Dr. Krishna Ballesh Sir (Surmani). Highly regarded for serious Hindustani classical training — reviewers describe it as the best place in Bangalore to learn Hindustani classical. One reviewer noted it is expensive, which may not suit all students. This is a classical music institution and not a piano or keyboard school.

Cost: one reviewer flagged it as expensive, particularly for students of limited means

Parents love
Dr. Krishna Ballesh Sir praised as a Hindustani classical expertgurukul format with deep music theory and classical foundationintense, structured approach for serious students
Watch out for
described as expensive by one reviewer — fees may not suit all students

Creative Institute of Music and Fine Arts

↗ Maps 096207 44440

The most reviewed school in this cluster, with 206 reviews at 4.8. Girish Sir teaches keyboard and is praised for structured, step-by-step teaching that is beginner-friendly. Naveen Sir handles guitar and violin and receives consistent praise for patience and clear explanation. The school covers keyboard, guitar, violin, drums, and fine arts. Some negative reviews mention a receptionist with poor attitude and one parent's complaint about insufficient progress tracking for violin over two years.

Cost: described as reasonably priced compared to other schools in RT Nagar

Parents love
Girish Sir praised for well-structured, beginner-friendly keyboard teachingNaveen Sir praised for patient guitar and violin instructionreasonable pricing compared to other schools in the areacovers keyboard, guitar, violin, drums, and fine arts
Watch out for
receptionist complained about poor attitude by some reviewersone parent noted insufficient progress monitoring for violin over 2 yearsone reviewer found no one at reception when they visited for enquiry

Keys Music Class

↗ Maps 097389 69558

A smaller school whose name signals keyboard and piano focus. Praveen Sir teaches drums and receives a positive mention from one student. Reviews are limited in volume but consistently positive — students describe it as a good studio and a great place for drums and music. The smallest review base here, so checking recent reviews to assess current piano instruction quality is advisable.

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Parents love
Praveen Sir noted for drum teachinggood studio environment mentionedconsistently positive reviews for the quality of teaching
Watch out for
one reviewer was not satisfied with drums classes or the trainer

Sharan's Music Academy

↗ Maps 090367 98600

Founded by Pt. Sharan Choudhary Sir, this Hindustani classical music academy on Dinnur Main Road offers affordable fees with monthly live student performances. Reviews praise personal attention, individual tracking, and Pt. Sharan's training tailored to age groups. One reviewer warned that feedback is ignored and cautioned people to think twice before joining. Not primarily a piano school — strongest in Hindustani classical vocal and instruments.

Cost: affordable fees noted by multiple reviewers

Parents love
Pt. Sharan Choudhary Sir praised for tailored age-group trainingaffordable fees mentionedmonthly live performances for studentsregular tracking of individual progress
Watch out for
one reviewer warned feedback is not taken seriously — 'think twice before joining'

The Bangalore School of Music

↗ Maps 080 4128 5017

Located on CBI Main Road near St. Jude's Church, this school has 96 reviews at a 4.0 rating — the lowest in this cluster. The name suggests a broad music school. The rating warrants checking recent reviews to assess current teacher quality and curriculum. It could be a useful option if proximity to Ganganagar is important, but the lower average suggests a variable experience.

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Parents love
established school with a meaningful review base
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lowest average rating in this cluster — review variability warrants checking recent feedback
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Five questions to ask before you enrol

Based on recurring patterns across Hebbal piano reviews

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Do you offer dedicated piano or keyboard classes — and which teacher will handle these specifically?

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Do you teach Western piano technique, or is your curriculum Indian classical based?

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What is the makeup-class policy if I miss a session or if the teacher cancels?

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What graded exam pathway do you follow — Trinity, ABRSM, Gandharva, or RSL?

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Is there a demo or trial class before I commit to a term payment?

Frequently asked questions

Which school in Hebbal or RT Nagar is best specifically for piano or keyboard?

Recur's review of piano classes in Hebbal and RT Nagar found Creative Institute of Music and Fine Arts (RT Nagar) the strongest option for keyboard — Girish Sir's structured, beginner-friendly keyboard teaching is praised across many reviews. Keys Music Class on KHB Colony Main Road is the other keyboard-focused school. Three of the seven providers (String Up Guitar Lessons, Saraswathi Sangeetha, and Tansen Academy) are specialists in guitar or Indian classical music and are not relevant for piano.

Is String Up Guitar Lessons in Hebbal a piano school?

Recur's review of music providers in Hebbal found String Up Guitar Lessons is exclusively a guitar and ukulele school. Waseem's guitar teaching receives exceptional reviews and he is the highest-rated instructor in the area — but for piano or keyboard, look at Creative Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Keys Music Class, or The Bangalore School of Music instead.

Is Tansen Academy of Music in Hebbal suitable for a child learning piano?

Recur's review of music schools in Hebbal found Tansen Academy is a Hindustani classical gurukul run by Dr. Krishna Ballesh Sir — it is not a piano school. It is highly rated for serious Hindustani classical training, but one reviewer noted it is expensive. For children's piano classes, Creative Institute of Music and Fine Arts or Keys Music Class are more appropriate.

What is the difference between Saraswathi Sangeetha and the other schools in Hebbal?

Recur's review of music schools in Hebbal found Saraswathi Sangeetha is a dedicated Carnatic classical school focusing on veena, violin, and Carnatic vocals — Sangeetha Mam is praised as warm and encouraging for students of all ages. It is not a piano or keyboard school. If Indian classical music is your goal, it is an excellent option. For Western piano or keyboard, Creative Institute or Keys Music Class is more appropriate.