7 piano reviewed · 4.7★ average · 2,769 parent reviews · Updated 2026-06-09
Powai has an unusual mix of music schools and instrument stores in the Hiranandani Gardens complex — SoundMonk Music (599 reviews) and The MusicPulse Store (82 reviews) dominate search results but are retail shops. The two strongest teaching academies are Furtados School of Music (structured kids' batches, performance events) and MusicPulse School of Music (Yash sir praised for guitar). Voice Culture Academy has strong piano and keyboard teaching but one review flags advance fees taken without regular lessons.
💡 Furtados School of Music in Powai runs performance events for children — a parent notes it helps kids overcome the fear of performing on stage, which is valuable beyond just music skills.
The 7 piano studios, ranked
Ordered by overall rating and review volume
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Furtados School of Music - Powai
Vivero International, El-Tara, next to Delphi C Wing, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai · Guitar · Piano · Vocals · Structured programme · Performance events · ★ 4.7 (120 reviews)
Furtados is a national music school brand with a structured programme and performance events that give children stage experience — a parent specifically notes these events help kids overcome stage fear. Flexible with a child's schedule and technically strong teachers. Best for families who want a structured, institutional programme with milestone events.
Parents love
Performance events build stage confidenceFlexible with child's scheduleFabulous and qualified teaching staffWell-organised events
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MusicPulse School of Music
Heera Panna Mall, 1015-1017, Hiranandani Gardens, MHADA Colony 19, Powai, Mumbai · Guitar · Piano · Multiple instruments · Structured curriculum · ★ 4.7 (136 reviews)
MusicPulse School is praised as well-structured and well-organised. Yash sir is specifically singled out for patience and encouragement in guitar classes. Shikhar sir also mentioned as a good guitar teacher. The Heera Panna Mall location makes drop-off convenient for Powai parents.
Parents love
Yash sir patient and encouragingWell-structured programmeHighly skilled and patient teachersConvenient Hiranandani location
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Voice Culture Academy
Heera Panna Shopping Center, 1048/1074/1075, Orchard Avenue, MHADA Colony, Powai, Mumbai · Piano · Keyboard · Vocals · High-end facilities · ★ 4.9 (83 reviews)
Highly praised for piano, keyboard and vocal coaching with state-of-the-art equipment. However, one reviewer flags that 3 months of advance was taken but the teacher was frequently travelling and couldn't conduct regular classes. Confirm the specific teacher's availability and schedule before paying advance fees.
Cost: 3-month advance taken per one review
⚠ 3-month advance collected — confirm teacher availability before paying
Parents love
Exceptional piano lessonsHighly qualified teachersState-of-the-art equipmentComprehensive vocal training
Watch out for
Teacher travelling frequently — advance taken but classes irregular (one reviewer)
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Artium Academy
5th Floor, D Wing, Gundecha Enclave, Khairani Road, Andheri, Mumbai · Online music classes · Piano · Guitar · Multiple instruments · ★ 4.6 (1,559 reviews)
Artium is an online-first music academy with 1,559 reviews. Lakshmi Priya ma'am praised as patient, kind and melodious for a daughter's learning. However, a review flags that the phone number listed on Google doesn't work and registering for a demo is difficult. Primarily suited for families comfortable with online learning.
Contact number not workingDemo registration difficultPrimarily online
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MusicPulse Store
Shop 1015, 1st Floor, Heera Panna Mall, opposite Powai Lake, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai · Instrument retail · Not a music class · ★ 4.8 (82 reviews)
MusicPulse Store is the retail instrument shop — separate from MusicPulse School of Music. Good for purchasing instruments alongside lessons. Reviews are primarily about instrument buying, not classes. Note the same phone number as the school — confirm which you're speaking to when calling.
Parents love
Good instrument selectionKnowledgeable staff for purchasesConvenient Hiranandani location
Watch out for
Not a teaching school — instrument retail only
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SoundMonk Music (Store)
Shop No. 1, New Lake Palace, next to Fitencity Gym, near CCD, Powai, Mumbai · Instrument retail · Repairs · Not a music class · ★ 4.8 (599 reviews)
SoundMonk Powai is an instrument store with 599 reviews — it dominates Powai music searches but does not teach classes. Buy and service instruments here; for lessons, go to Furtados or MusicPulse School.
Parents love
Knowledgeable helpful staffGood instrument selectionHome pickup/drop service
Watch out for
Not a teaching school
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Learniee by Urja Talents
Shop No. 1089, Heera Panna Shopping Center, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai · Academic tutoring · Olympiads · Not music · ★ 4.9 (146 reviews)
Urja Talents is an academic tutoring and competitive exam preparation platform (Olympiads, Homi Bhabha, JEE/NEET) — not a music school. It appears in Powai music searches due to proximity. If you're looking for music classes, visit Furtados or MusicPulse School instead.
Parents love
Excellent for Olympiad and competitive exam preparation
Watch out for
Not a music class — academic tutoring only
Five questions to ask before you enrol
Based on recurring patterns across Powai piano reviews
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Does the school run regular student performance events, and are there extra fees for participation?
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If advance fees are required, what is the refund policy if a teacher is unavailable?
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Are lessons individual or group, and what is the age range in each batch?
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Is a demo or trial class available before committing?
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How long does it typically take a beginner child to play their first full song?
Frequently asked questions
Which music class in Powai offers performance events for children?
Recur's review of piano and music classes in Powai found that Furtados School of Music explicitly organises student performance events. A parent specifically mentions their child benefiting from the stage exposure, which helps overcome performance anxiety. MusicPulse School of Music also has a structured showcase format per reviews. Both are inside or near Heera Panna Mall, making them easy to compare in one visit.
Are there instrument stores in Powai I should know about when searching for music classes?
Recur's review of piano and music classes in Powai found that SoundMonk Music (599 reviews) and The MusicPulse Store (82 reviews) are instrument retail shops that appear prominently in music class searches. They share the Hiranandani Gardens location with actual teaching schools — SoundMonk for instruments and repairs, MusicPulse Store for purchases. For music lessons, the teaching schools are Furtados School of Music and MusicPulse School of Music.
Is Voice Culture Academy in Powai safe to pay advance fees to?
Recur's review of piano and music classes in Powai found that Voice Culture Academy is highly rated for piano, keyboard and vocals — but one reviewer specifically reports that 3 months of advance fees were collected while the teacher was frequently travelling and couldn't conduct regular classes. Before paying any advance, ask: which specific teacher will conduct my child's classes, and confirm their availability for the full advance period.
Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Data from Google Maps & parent reviews · getrecur.app