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Piano & Keyboard
Posture, sight-reading and touch from the first lesson, classical, film and contemporary pieces alongside solid technique.
One-to-one tuition in piano, voice, guitar, strings and music theory, grounded in classical training, taught patiently in the heart of Dunedin.
Whether it's a first note or a Grade 8 recital, every student gets a plan built around them, technique, repertoire and the joy of playing.
Posture, sight-reading and touch from the first lesson, classical, film and contemporary pieces alongside solid technique.
Breath, pitch and expression, Western vocal technique and Carnatic tradition, taught with care for young and adult singers.
Acoustic and classical guitar, chords, fingerstyle and reading, building to full songs and performance confidence.
Intonation, bowing and tone developed step by step, with a repertoire that keeps students motivated and playing.
Reading, harmony and aural training that makes sense of the music, paired with mock exams for Trinity and ABRSM grades.
Regular studio recitals and ensemble sessions so students learn to play for an audience, not just a practice room.
Classic Players Music Academy began in 2008 under founder Anil Cheriyan as a place to learn music properly, vocal, instrumental and theory, rooted in both Carnatic and Western classical traditions. That same approach now guides students here in Dunedin.
Lessons are one-to-one and unhurried. Beginners build good habits from day one; more advanced players push toward graded exams, recitals and repertoire they're proud to perform. Every student is met where they are.
Lessons build toward Trinity College London and ABRSM grades, and for the students who keep going, the diplomas past Grade 8.
Passed the Associate of Trinity College London diploma in piano, the first step past Grade 8.
Licentiate of Trinity College London in piano, a Level 6 diploma in music performance.
Performed on violin at the Aaghosham showcase, one of the stages students play on through the year.
Anil Cheriyan started Classic Players in 2008 and has taught through Trinity College London grades and diplomas ever since, with examiners visiting each year.
When lessons moved online in 2020, the academy was written up as a model for how to do it without losing the one-to-one attention. That teaching now runs here in Dunedin.
Leads the academy and teaches piano, voice and theory, the classical foundation Classic Players is built on.
Guides beginners through their first pieces and coaches advanced students toward graded exams.
Develops breath, pitch and confidence across Western and Carnatic vocal styles.
Keeps aural, sight-reading and written theory on track so exam day feels familiar.
Anil Cheriyan, a good musician. Classic Players academy is one of the best academies in Dunedin where we can send our kids to learn music with reasonable fees.
One of the best academies in Dunedin. Well qualified teaching professionals available. Excellent service and individual attention available. Highly recommended.
Wonderful music academy. Great academy, talented and experienced teachers who really bring the best out of every student.
Talented and experienced teachers. The academy makes learning music genuinely enjoyable.
It is really awesome. Best music academy in Dunedin, highly recommend.
Best music academy. Friendly, professional and great with kids and adults alike.
A selection of our real Google reviews. Classic Players Music Academy is rated 5.0 from 18 reviews.
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